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For those who have purchased a used unit and have an interest in either (1) disabling/removing the modem or (2) disassembling the pump assembly in order to clean it, I did a complete teardown and re-assembly video of my ResMed AirSense 10 AutoSet For Her.
I hope this is useful for someone. At the very least, it should satiate your curiosity about what's inside.
RE: ResMed AirSense 10 Disassembly and Modem Removal
Very nice video. Thanks for that. :-)
For people wanting the bottom line on the modem disconnection it is at time stamp 3:59.
In this image your finger is on the modem connector that can be disconnected easily.
Maybe use a bit of electrical tape to isolate the connector once disconnected.
Tool required to open the case is Torx (or Star) size 10 to avoid damaging the screwheads.
RE: ResMed AirSense 10 Disassembly and Modem Removal
Yeah, usually this type of thing has tamper-proof screws, adhesives, and other things that make it difficult to take apart. Basically they designed it to be simple, water-resistant, and easily repaired. Nice for us.
RE: ResMed AirSense 10 Disassembly and Modem Removal
And it still takes six weeks to get a quote on a repair, according to my Ontario DME...
I am just now out of my 5 year warranty, with about 13000 hours. Too soon to get a new one, too much annoyance just because my hose won't heat.
Maybe I should take it apart...
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Machine: Resmed Airsense 10 Auto Mask Type: Full face mask Mask Make & Model: Resmed Airfit F20 Humidifier: HumidAir CPAP Pressure: 6-20 CPAP Software: OSCAR
RE: ResMed AirSense 10 Disassembly and Modem Removal
Yeah, interesting. Older models had a ton of foam in them to keep things quiet, but this one had none at all (except the little ring I point out). I guess they found other ways to make them quiet.
Machine: resmed airsense 10 Autoset Mask Type: Full face mask Mask Make & Model: Dreamware Full Face Cushion Humidifier: Resmed Airsense 10 CPAP Pressure: 4-15 CPAP Software: Not using software
RE: ResMed AirSense 10 Disassembly and Modem Removal
Dear Farnsy,
Thank you so much for your film. I am fairly unhandy but your film and tips made this totally do-able.
I disconnected the modem and completely cleaned (& disinfected as much as possible) the whole thing. Something I would never have attempted without your film and advice. The only investment I had to make was buying a torx 10 screwdriver. Your advice to take photos every step of the disassembly was invaluable.
I was so relieved that it actually worked after I put it back together. Thanks to you I have a clean fresh machine and it now seems to run quieter too.
Lately, I have been finding moisture/condensation(?) on the bottom of the water tank every morning that I need to wipe dry. I only fill the tank half way and am careful not to spill. So I am hoping this tear down will somehow magically resolve this problem too. Will let you know after I use it tonite.
