Philips sonicare ProfessionalClean Manual page 30

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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.