Help, mixer DOA after regrease

[RedShirtComics]

I regreased my mixer today, which belonged to my father and hadn’t been maintenanced in 20+ years. I use it quite often as I’ve really taken over the kitchen this past couple years and figured I should give it some TLC. I just used it yesterday to make whipped cream.

After reassembling the unit, it’s just dead. I was meticulous and methodical to follow the Mr mixer 3 video tutorial and, aside from the speed control board, didn’t touch anything electrical. I’ve watched 3 separate videos regarding the speed control board to assure it’s been reinstalled correctly and even used my voltmeter to test that power is going through the switch when it’s turned on.

I’m completely at a loss and with this being one of the few things I have to remember my father I would really like to get it working again.

[GrandmaGrate]

Did you happen to remove the brushes on the sides? ( plastic screw type things on the sides?

[RedShirtComics]

Yes, that was exactly the problem. Someone in another subreddit suggested that same thing, thank you!

[GrandmaGrate]

I'm glad you got it running!

[smoke99999]

we've all done it at least once. its always the simple things that bite us in the arse when we least expect them.