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Philips Sonicare Essence 1 Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

We will teach how to replace a faulty motherboard by severing its connection to the battery and removing it from the mounts.

What you need

  1. Philips Sonicare Essence 1 Motherboard Replacement, Brush Head: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Place one hand on the toothbrush handle and one on the toothbrush head.

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  2. Philips Sonicare Essence 1 Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Separate the toothbrush head from the body by twisting it in a counter-clockwise direction.

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  4. Philips Sonicare Essence 1 Motherboard Replacement, Front Handle Panel: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Insert the spudger along the seem at the top of the panel.

    • Begin to pry open the panel.

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  5. Philips Sonicare Essence 1 Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Insert the plastic pick at the top of the seam that has already been slightly pried open.

    • Continue down the seam, prying the rest of the panel open with the spudger.

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  6. Philips Sonicare Essence 1 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Apply a soldering iron to the mount-connectors and copper-wire connectors until the motherboard can be removed.

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  7. Philips Sonicare Essence 1 Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the motherboard straight up.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Great Guide!!!

vonwellon - Reply

Identification of the battery particulars would have been helpful to order replacement.

William Toperzer - Reply

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