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Philips Sonicare FlexCare Shaft Replacement

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  1. Philips Sonicare FlexCare Shaft Replacement, Shaft: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the brush head away from the handle to remove it.

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  2. Philips Sonicare FlexCare Shaft Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Have a look to an alternative opening procedure.

    • Push the flat edge of a metal or nylon spudger between the seal and the toothbrush body and pry it open. Do this all around the edge until the seal is partially sticking out.

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    • Apply pressure to the shaft by pressing it against a firm and flat surface. Continue to apply pressure until the electronics located in the interior are exposed.

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  5. Philips Sonicare FlexCare Shaft Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Grab the circular, plastic base with the o-ring and pull it outward.

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  6. Philips Sonicare FlexCare Shaft Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Using a #00 phillips head screwdriver, loosen the screw completely.

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  7. Philips Sonicare FlexCare Shaft Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Rotate the interior of the toothbrush until the screw is facing downward. Slightly shake the interior so that the screw with its accompanying metal part fall out.

    • Slightly shake the interior so that the screw falls out.

    • A small ring may fall out when the screw is removed. Be careful not to lose the ring.

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  8. Philips Sonicare FlexCare Shaft Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Use a metal probe to press against the hole located at the edge of the interior. While applying this pressure, pull on the shaft outward. Repeat this step on the opposite side.

    • A small nut may fall out when the shaft is removed. Be careful not to lose the nut.

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  9. Philips Sonicare FlexCare Shaft Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Once the shaft is released, separate it from the body of the interior.

    • Insert the replacement shaft by aligning the the components and applying a force to insert the legs (one of the legs is identified by the red arrow) of the shaft into the interior.

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Conclusion

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

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37 Comments

Where do you get a replacement shaft? I can't find any online

noahmckinnon - Reply

You don't need to pry the bottom plate off and risk damaging the seal. Simply apply firm pressure on the shaft against a table while simultaneously wiggling the bottom plate back and forth with a large flathead screwdriver inserted into the charging hole on the bottom. It will pop off smoothly leaving the seal untouched and not scratching the housing or charging plug.

jelneutron3 - Reply

I can not find the shaft anywhere who sells them

bennie - Reply

Like the previous comments I also am looking for the replacement shaft. If anyone has found a source please leave a comment with regards to where they can be found.

Thanks for the help

Lino Valadas - Reply

Like everyone above, I can't locate the "replacement shaft". Anyone have any ideas who might have one? A $179 toothbrush should last more than the one year warranty! Is the Braun Oral-B any better?

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