How do i get in to change belt on Bissel 5770?

Contact the nearer Bissel dealer it appears the switch has died.

Healthy Home Bagless upright vacuum cleaner replacement belt. Genuine Bissell part number 203-1329 or 2031329. Fits All Bissell Healthy Home, and Heavy Duty models including; 5770, 5770-5, 5770-8, 5770-P, 5990, 6100, 6405, 50C9. Belt contains the following code MS 3M-243-12 written on the outside.

I have the same problem. The manual says do not attempt to take apart. Even if you wanted to, the screws are those weird ones & the bottom is one whole huge piece.

Did you use TAP water...not a good idea.Use de-mineralized water you can get at most pharmacies,there is probably mineral buildup in the lines.

You need to replace the belt Here is the belt you need and the manual:

Bissell Healthy Home Belt and Manual

The Bissell 5770/Healthy Home vacuum is actually fairly easy to change the belt on. The main thing you will need is a T20 screwdriver with at least a 4 inch shaft and a Phillips-head screwdriver. Four of the six T20 screws on the bottom plate are easy to locate, the last two are set deeper into the vacuum near the wheels. Once you have taken all six T20 screws out you will have to release the lock preventing the vacuum from tilting back so you can easily remove the top plate and gain access to the brush assembly. With the top plate off you will notice four Phillips-head screws holding a cover plate over the brush, simply remove them and you have full access to the belt.

BISSELL model 5770 has a lifetime belt warranty. You can locate a BISSELL authorized service center at www.bissell.com and the belt should be replaced at no charge.

Hi,
According to Bissel, they should be standard phillips screws. Nowever - things change.
This is a general guide from Bissel for belt change -
BELT CHANGE _ CLICK HERE

Check your model number on that site for exact details.

If the screws are Torx (star) or other security screws, tool bits are available from Screwfix -
SECURITY SCREW BITS
That fit standard loose-bit screwdrivers.

Hope that solves your problem.
Thank you.

I was having the same problem with my Healthy Home vac and happened to read a solution to another question on this site posted by someone with the user name "9008". I followed his suggestion and my vac works great again. There is a screw on the back of the handle near the cord holders that can loosen up over time. When this screw is loose, the brush switch (and therefore the brushes) do not work properly. I'm not sure why this little screw causes such a big problem, but it does. To find this screw, look on the back of the handle, it's on the edge, kind of behind the hose. You should see a triangle with a Phillips screw-head symbol embossed in the plastic. Tighten this screw gently (careful not to over-tighten and strip it!). Also, not a bad idea to tighten the other screws...I found many of mine to be quite loose. Hope this helps!!

Try turning the vacuum on and hold the base up so you can see if the roller is turning. Odds are it is not and what you smell is the belt burning (not literally). If the roller is not turning, look for anything that is binding it - after you have unplugged the power cord. Probably the roller head is not fully aligned with the retention lugs that hold it in place or the belt is not properly placed on the roller itself, or if it is a used model, hair and twine can get tangled in the roller and cause it to stop turning.