FM-13: Hook-and-loop pad face has physical damage

The pad face has flattened hooks, tears, missing areas, or heat damage visible with the disc removed.

• Normal consumable wear
• Running the pad without a disc
• Drywall screen damaged the hooks
• Heat, impact, or wrong accessory

1. The replacement pad is secure and holds a centered disc across its full face.

1. Remove the battery and inspect the hook face under bright light.
2. Confirm the damage is in the consumable pad, not the platen or housing.
3. Follow the published four-screw pad procedure and preserve the belt routing.
4. Fit a fresh correct disc and confirm full-face adhesion before powered use.

This is a preview of the troubleshooting guidance included in the full repair manual.

• Sanding pad and four screws

• Hook-and-loop pad face has physical damage

  The pad face has flattened hooks, tears, missing areas, or heat damage visible with the disc removed.

• root cause analysis
• tools needed
• step-by-step repair procedure
• diagrams
• exploded views
• post-repair checks

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