Philips sonicare 3000 Series Manual page 17

Removing the rechargeable battery
The built-in rechargeable battery must only be
removed by a qualified professional when the
appliance is discarded. Before removing the battery,
make sure that the battery is completely empty.
To remove the rechargeable battery, you need a towel
or cloth, a hammer and a flat-head (standard)
screwdriver.
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2 Remove and discard the brush head. Cover the
3 Hold the top of the handle with one hand and
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4 Remove the end cap from the toothbrush handle.
5 Holding the handle upside down, press the shaft
To deplete the rechargeable battery of any charge,
remove the handle from the charger, turn on the
Philips Sonicare and let it run until it stops. Repeat
this step until you can no longer turn on the Philips
Sonicare.
entire handle with a towel or cloth.
strike the handle housing 0.5 inch above the
bottom end. Strike firmly with a hammer on all 4
sides to eject the end cap.
Note: You may have to hit on the end several times
to break the internal snap connections.
If the end cap does not release easily from the
housing, repeat step 3 until the end cap is
released.
down on a hard surface. If the internal components
do not easily release from the housing, repeat step
3 until the internal components are released.
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