Hamilton Beach can opener dead, anything common to check inside?

[Shiny Shark]

check the cord first before you even open it up. Ive seen multiple instances of these cheap appliances getting yanked by the cord, the plastic strain relief is a joke. One snapped off one of my neighbors openers while it was on the counter being used.

good point, use a multimeter to test for continuity between the leads when the lever is pressed down. That will rule out the cord.

 

[Quaint Quail]

or you could just buy a new one for the cost of one meal at chipotle

 

[Profession]

the gears in mine were definately plastic, snapped one tooth and the whole thing slipped every rotation. Tried glueing it and it lasted about 3 cans before it broke again