Philips Sonicare FlexCare Platinum Service Manual page 4

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To separate the batteries from the housing case:

To remove the rechargeable battery, you need a flat-head (standard) screwdriver. Observe basic safety precautions when you follow the procedure

outlined below. Be sure to protect your eyes, hands, fingers and the surface on which you work.

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To deplete the rechargeable battery of any charge,

remove the handle from the charger, turn on the

Sonicare and let it run until it stops. Repeat this step

until you can no longer switch on the Sonicare.

Insert a flathead (standard) screwdriver into the slot

located at the bottom of the handle. Turn the

screwdriver counterclockwise to release the bottom cap

Place the handle on a solid surface with the buttons

facing up and lightly tap the housing one inch from the

bottom edge with a hammer.

Hold the handle upside down and push down on the

shaft to release the internal components of the handle.

Insert the screwdriver under the circuit board, next to

the battery connections, and twist to break the

connections. Remove the circuit board and pry the

battery from the plastic carrier.

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