Dewalt DCD778 Forward/Reverse Switch Replacement

Grab the drill in one hand and cup the battery (located at the bottom of the drill) with the other hand.

Use your other hand to push down on the yellow button on the battery.

Pull the battery in a horizontal direction away from the drill.

Remove the eight 16 mm, Torx Security #15 screws.

Lay the drill on its side and gently lift the top half off it.

Remove the drill mechanism from the shell.

Disconnect the forward/reverse switch from the trigger by pulling the mechanism out and leaving the switch in the frame.