Philips Sonicare DiamondClean 9000 Series Manual page 25

4 Remove the end cap from the toothbrush handle. If
the end cap does not release easily from the housing,
repeat step 3 until the end cap is released.
5 Holding the handle upside down, press the shaft
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.
6 Wedge the screwdriver between the battery and the
black frame at the bottom of the internal
components. Then pry the screwdriver away from the
battery to break the bottom of the black frame.
7 Insert the screwdriver between the bottom of the
battery and the black frame to break the metal tab
connecting the battery to the green printed circuit
board. This will release the bottom end of the battery
from the frame.
8 Grab the battery and pull it away from the internal
components to break the second metal battery tab.
Caution: Be aware of the sharp edges of the
battery tabs so as to avoid injury to your fingers.
9 Cover the battery contacts with tape to prevent any
electrical short from residual battery charge.
The rechargeable battery can now be recycled and
the rest of the product discarded appropriately.
Note: Do not throw away the appliance with the normal
household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an
official collection point for recycling. By doing this, you
help to preserve the environment.
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