Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 6500 Power Button, Mode Button Replacement

ID: 171924

Description: The power button is a switch used to turn the...

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. Locate the power button (solder locations circled in orange).
9. Locate the mode button (solder locations circled in red).
10. Both buttons are attached by four soldered pins each.

11. Heat the soldering iron.
12. Soldering can cause burns and fires. Always solder in a well-ventilated area.
13. To test if the soldering iron is ready, place on the solder and if the solder melts easily and quickly, your soldering iron is ready.
14. Use the soldering iron to desolder all of the connections.

15. Use tweezers to remove the buttons from the board.
16. Place new button onto board and repeat previous steps in reverse to reassemble.