Sonicare FlexCare - Tighten Metal Shaft

This process will demonstrate how to remove the internal assembly and tighten the metal shaft on a Sonicare FlexCare toothbrush.

To complete this, you will need 5-10 minutes and the following:
Standard flat head screwdriver
#0 Phillips screw driver
A little common sense

Remove brush head
Using a standard flathead screwdriver
Gently twist the bottom plug until it releases
Gently remove the plug

Please note the tabs holding the plug in place are soft plastic and look like they will easily break.

Holding the body, push down on the metal shaft. Because of the seal it will take a little effort so I used side of the handle on my screw driver to break the seal and push it down.
Pull the internal assembly out

Using a #0 Phillips screwdriver, tighten the screw that holds the metal shaft

Though this is not a step to replace the  Li-Ion battery, I thought I would post a photo.

It appears that the battery is glued in place, but I think others have posted instructions on how to remove it.

 Just the reverse of step 1
 Push the internal assembly back into the body until rubber seal is flush with the top of the body
 Push the plug straight in until it snaps into place
 Attach brush head

It should be pretty obvious, but try brushing your teeth!
If you really need brushing instructions you probably should not be using a Sonicare

That said, if get all the way to this step and are stuck, click the link below and scroll down to page 7

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