Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 6500 Motor Replacement

ID: 171922

Description: If your Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 6500...

Steps:

1. Pry the bottom cap away from the toothbrush body.
2. If it is not easy to open, these alternative instructions may help you.
3. Pry the bottom cap away from the toothbrush body until it releases.
4. Remove the bottom cap by hand.

5. Use a metal spudger to release the two retaining clips inside the device.
6. The clips release when pried inward.

7. Slide the internal assembly out of the chassis.

8. Use an opening tool to gently pry the ribbon cable away from metal motor chassis.

9. Locate the twisted copper wires feeding from the top of the motor to the upper corner of motherboard.
10. Desolder the contact points.
11. Soldering can cause burns and fires. Always solder in a well-ventilated workspace.

12. Desolder the two connections.

13. Turn the assembly over and remove the Phillips screw.

14. Pull the motherboard and motor gently away from the motor chassis.

15. Use a pointed tool to push in the tabs on either side of the white assembly .
16. Pull the wire carrier off of motor chassis.
17. Swap it to the new motor chassis.