Repairing Philips Sonicare HX6711 HealthyWhite 710 Actuator
Introduction
Go to step 1A loose actuator screw makes the toothbrush useless as it prevents the engine to drive the actual toothbrush that is attached to the top of the device. However, repairing this failure can be achieved in just a few steps.
What you need
Tools
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You will need two screwdrivers:
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a 6.5mm flathead and
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a small Phillips #1.
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Take the flathead screwdriver.
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Insert it into the slot located at the bottom of the handle and turn counterclockwise to release the bottom cap.
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The second image shows the amount of turning needed to loosen the bottom cap.
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Hold the handle upside down, and push down on the shaft to release the internal components of the handle.
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Take the small Phillips screwdriver.
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Tighten the small screw that can be found near the top of the device internals
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Hence, unscrew the screw completely and put some superglue at the end of it. Then tighten it again. This prevents the screw to get loose due to the vibrations.
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