How To Fix Sonicare Toothbrush Repair Vibrating Noise Rattling HX680C Philips ProtectiveClean 4300
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- This is a fix for the Sonicare Toothbrush Repair HX680C electric toothbrush. They are very expensive so if they stop working, it is well worth fixing them as otherwise they are great toothbrushes.
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Before you put screw back in, put in red or blue locktite on the threads to keep the screws from backing out again. It will eventually fall off again if you don't have locktite.
I was about ready to get new toothbrushes before I saw your video! So happy to be able to keep using the toothbrush I like instead of having to hunt for a new one. Clear easy instructions to follow! One of the toothbrushes came open easy and the other was a STRUGGLE but eventually got it open and fixed the screws on both! Thank you so much!
Thanks Andrew just saved me some nice money ! Fixed, I just had a loose screw, was about to throw it to the trash cheers!!
Glad I could help!
I wish they made it easier to open the bottom of the toothbrush, I really fucked it up trying to pry it open. Helpful video thank you!
Why don’t we just call customer service, we are not supposed to service it on our own.
@@hannahle9530 Always the best choice if the warranty is still there. Mine was just over 2 years, so either buy a new or fix for free :)
Thanks. That particular screw completely fell out and I almost lost it when opening the toothbrush up. Easy fix and I just taped up the bottom to prevent water damage.
Oh man! Thanks! We’ve had nothing but issues with our sonicare toothbrush. After about warranting 2 of of them for loose brush heads, our new one started doing it again. So frustrating. Now I did have a little trouble popping my back off but finally got it off (with some damage). Sure enough the screws were loose! Tightened up and reassembled and works like new. You would think they would lock-tite those screws. Anyways thanks!
Thanks, this worked on my 4100. To get the bottom off without damaging the bottom, I used a box cutter knife and went around the perimeter just prying slightly. When you get around the whole bottom, it will release the rubber seal and will be able to pop it out easily.
For those with the Philips Sonicare toothbrush hx682p, this fix works exactly the same way! I noticed the weird vibration sound and there was even something rattling around inside. Turns out the top screw in my toothbrush had come all the way out and the small piece behind it that I can only guess acts like a sort of nut also came out. I put them both back in place, tightened the screw, and now it works like new! Thank you so much for your video!
For those who had their toothbrush's screw and small piece come all the way out:
If you find an object with a hole it in, a smooth side and a curved side with a divot in the back, this goes behind the screw with the flat side on top. It fits against the metal plates on top and should fit over the curved bar under the screw hole. If you look closely at Andrew's video, you can see how it should be orientated and what the piece looks like.
Without thread lock this screw will loosen again within a few brushes, thread lock is needed as came from factory.
Thank you so much worked perfectly but left pretty big gaps on the bottom
Couldn't see what you were doing to the tabs inside. All I saw was you wiggling the screwdriver inside and the two tabs somehow released. Wish you would have zoomed in AFTER you got the insides out of the sleeve.to show what the tabs looks like and pointed to what you were prying and in which direction.
I too don't know what bits these are :(, struggling at this bit
Thanks, I could fix mine with the help of this video! I have the HX680A
Thank you so much for your support really appreciate it!
Hey thanks for the great video I’m a pretty handy DIYer and just used your techniques and I was able to tighten the screw on mine I’m only a year into this unit and it just started doing this you would think that they would run some sort of blue or red Loctite from the factory on the screw, or if you’re in the industry like me ( i’m a maintenance mechanic for winery) working on the car or you see some sort of sealant they use some sort of industrial sealant for things such as brake caliper bolts The automotive applications!
Tomorrow I will bring home some blue Loctite on my other sonicare take that apart and test blue Loctite to see if the screw will back out again!
Usually don't tip but you've saved me a lot of money. high value video.
Thanks I really appreciate it, made my day!
That too screw in my SO's toothbrush was not just loose, it had completely fallen out. Luckily, it was magnetized to the center core. Your video was a huge help. Thank you.
Maybe some thread locker on that screw… Maybe some gorilla glue to seal it; the clear rubbery type stuff.
Exactly the problem I've had on this and the previous Phillips toothbrush. Great video. Only thing I would change is that I took the screw out, put some strong super glue on it and screwed it back in, hopefully it will never loosen again. And of course I put some of that same gel super glue around the bottom of the brush case before I put the bottom seal back in to make it permanently waterproof.
Great video, took me literally 10 minutes to fix my 100 GBP toothbrush instead of ... dumping it or sending it in for repair, which would last ??? This should be made much easier by the manufacturer, as it is a DESIGN FAULT!! Obviously with those high frequency vibrations (great for gums) this screw will come loose eventually (took 2 years, just out of warranty...) and the brush stop functioning. A screwed bottom or similar to have easy access. This should be enforced by the lawmakers (EU commission, where are you??) - making it easy to fix simple problems.
I have the exact same toothbrush and for whatever reason it's completely dead. Like the day before it was working completely fine and the next day it went kaput. This is after roughly 3 years of use. No battery indicator turns on, pressing the power button does nothing and leaving it on the charger does absolutely nothing.
Any clues to what happened to my toothbrush and if it can be fixed?
FYI, may not work with a 4100 made within the last couple years. It looks like they tried to improve the design by making the shaft part of the motor and there's no longer a screw to be tightened but mine ended up having the problem anyways. When I took it apart there was no way to fix it. Thankfully it was within the warranty period and they sent me a new one.
i caused a bit of damage to the bottom of my toothbrush trying to get the cap off. 😅 you said i could seal it but what if the screw gets loose again?
What did everyone use to get the bottom off? I don't want to have a gap.
Was able to open it with an iFix it kit with zero damage. Only a small scratch on the bottom and it’s waterproof!! Thank you!
Hello I have the same problem, but I don't know the model I have, it's the one with a travel pouch and a glass to recharge by induction. I have tried to open the Sonicare following your method but it doesn't work. Any suggestion?
Avoid the $300 ones as they break internally same way but not sure how to repair. Two of them have broken now.
I'm having trouble pressing on the plastic tabs to get the body of the toothbrush out. Can't seem to find the right place to press in/down like your video. Do you press in or down?
Thank you for video! It worked with my childs HX6340 Philips !
Thank you for this, I own the exact model that you have there and are having issues with it making a loud buzzing sound. Thank you for giving me the confidence and foresight to get in there properly and the fact its a very simple repair! Watched another video with an american chap and he used a 1/4-20 bolt (??) which the conversion to normal measurements is around an M6x 1 bolt. This seems to screw nicely in to the bottom then you can pop off the bottom without any damage to anything (which is excellent!) and then releasing the two tabs you mention as well.
Thank you for this video :D
Thanks! Worked like a charm. I had ordered another toothbrush but it never came so I figured what did I have to lose?
Wow, my daughter just came across this and immediately fixed mine I almost threw away after sounding like a diesel truck😂!
I found that if you get a screw just the right size to fit the hole at the bottom of the toothbrush, you can insert and tighten the screw, and use it to remove the bottom cover instead of using a prying tool.
cheers for the vid. no need to buy a new one now. if only i would have known this before i replaced my previous sonicare!
Thank you!!! This video was great! My brush is fixed!
Glad I could help!
Awesome. Fixed. Thanks very much.
I opened mine and tightened both screws. Can you do a video on another area that might be causing the rattling? Mine is from pushing too hard whole brushing 😢
Had this issue again and again on several sonicare. All went to garbage and now ordering oral b. I love thé sonicare look and feel but this issue is just not acceptable at that price point.
thanks you! That same screw was loose. Fixed on my unit.
I think they do that on purpose. Exactly one year after the brush started wobbling.
Thank you so much! Once I got mine open, the screw not only was loose, it fell right on out of the casing! I knew it had to be something simple.
Oh wow, didn't know andrew is also a dyier too, also happens to own a sonicare of a similar model too. Big ups!
Thank you for this, help me a lot. One thing I would say, use a pair of pliers with a towel to squeeze the bottom open. Definitely would prevent damage to the seal.
Just get a bolt that fits the hole in the bottom of the toothbrush and gently screw it it in, then get a pair of pliers and pull on the bolt, you may need to wriggle it . it will come apart undamaged
You're the man. Thanks
it actually worked. my screw had entirely fallen out lol
Saw a video where they used a quarter-20 size bolt to open the bottom.
No idea what plastic tabs you’re talking about
Another brush fix! Thank you my good sir.
“I just saved myself $150 bucks”
Thanks!
Thanks so much for your support really appreciate it!
Great video. I plan to do this and use a bit of Locktite on the threads.
because it keeps getting loose, I will try some superglue.
Thank u omg it worked 🙏🏽🙏🏽😊
Great video! Saved me money and the planet some resources
Thanks for saving me $150!!
Thanks man worked for me even though I almost screwed everything up by using wrong tools at first.
Also thanks for saving me 70€!
God Bless Andrew and God Bless TH-cam
any fix similar to this to oral b pro 3500?
I cannot get those inside tabs undone! Help!!
Just fixed my wife's. That screw and metal piece were loose inside :D Looks like they used a dab of Red Loctite initially, but perhaps not enough? I used more Loctite when I reassembled it, hoping it lasts! Thank you!
My friends boyfriend watched this video and helped me and it worked! Thank you so much.
Good evening Andrew, I’d like to thank you for the video, you saved me a lot of bucks and I’m happy I didn’t buy another toothbrush creating electronic waste🥰💪🏼💪🏼
Most helpful thankyou.
Thank you so much for this video! It's a shame they don't design for repairability because that cap is really hard to pry off without enduring damage, but the fix was simple and your video gave me the confidence to try it. Great job and many thanks! .
This was SO helpful. I was thinking I needed a new toothbrush also, but decided to try this. I was able to easily disassemble and tighten the same loose screw and FIXED it myself. Wow!
OMGOSH! I just finished fixing mine….thank you so much Andrew!!!
Dude killer, thanks.
I have the same problem, fixed , thank You. 👏👏👏
Fixed...thank you
Ever done the purchase and thanks before…1st time for everything…You video DID save me from throwing these rattling toothbrushes out. Both had the same loose screw and your instructions worked perfectly…way to go!other than the minor blemishes on the bottom of the unit, everything was perfect!
Nicely done! Worked great!!! Thank you so much! Together we can stick it to Philips and their planned obsolescence!
What about the Hx991r? It is a little different than what you are showing and I don’t want to break it any further than it already is and risk any chance of replacement/fix/etc. 4:07
Worked for me!
Thanks man 🤙🏼
This screw is clearly here to make Philips more money... What a shame!
Wow, thanks so much for this great video! I have a 6100 and two days ago it started to do the crazy vibration "dance" everyone else has commented on. Your simple instructions worked easily and sure enough, it was that top loose screw! Fixed, easily reassembled and now I do not have to purchase another $90 toothbrush. Many thanks!
It WOOOOORKED!!!! thank you ❤️👍🏻 You saved me 100 €
Wow, this worked! Was just about to purchase another one but decided to Google a fix first and found your channel. Thank YOU! 😁
Almsot ordered a new tooth brush since the warranty expired last month 😫 These instructions were easy to follow and now I know what to do if that screw gets loose again. Used on the HX681A.
Thanks for the video. Mine was starting to make noise and out of warranty (I had a replacement for the same thing under warranty). With 4 people using it, these toothbrushes work great but there is a lot of stress on the tip so it is a matter of time before this repair is needed even if you are delicate and careful. Tightening the screw did the trick. Getting access to it, that was the hard part and your video guided me through the plastic casing and clip obstacle.
Thanks again.
thank m8 ;) 2 min job for free
I can’t use a normal toothbrush any more. My technique is shot. Anytime one of these toothbrushes breaks down I got a run out and drop 100 bucks on a new one. They are worth it but if I can fix one I will…
Thank you your video
Thank you Sir! I just fixed mine.
Thanks for the video.
Almost wanted a buy a new one.
After this fix the toothbrush works like a new one.
Could the bottom be heated by fan or some heater so the plastic becomes malleable and take out the bottom more easily?
I wouldn’t do that as that’s where the charging element is. There’s also a way of using a bolt to screw it out as well.
Thank you sir.. I fixed mine because of this video. The whole top screw and little bracket fell out..lol
Great tips! Did it myself and it fixed 90% of the issues, not quite 100%. This is a flaw in the design of the toothbrush handle.
Wow, loose screw and my device is back to normal. Andrew, thanks for the useful video!
Crazy how must of us would've have been fine with it being the end of life for this toothbrushes when a simple screw turn and a new brush and you have a brand new device! Thanks for saving us some money!
Dude! I have three of these with the exact same issue. I pulled the screw and applied red and blue LocTite and seated it again. I believe it is due to the intense vibration walking the screw out. I will report the results of the different thread sealers. They work just like new! I also used a towel and vice grips to pop the plug and there isn’t even a scratch. Thanks mate!
Thanks!!
I knew there had to be a fix for this, and your vid worked perfectly! Thank you!
Does anyone from Philips read these comments??
I don't think so!
Had this issue with an old sonicare toothbrush and couldn't figure out how to fix wound up throwing that one away and buying a new one but after about a year the new one is doing the same thing. I will try this fix! Thanks!
Thanks for the vid! Fixed that sucker in a matter of minutes.
I used a blunt Kitchen knife as it's less likely to damage the plastic and put a smear of threadlock on the screw too. Bonus is philips are sending me a replacement anyway haha
Thank you for sharing on how to fix this toothbrush. Appreciate it much!!!
thank you bro
YO UR A LEGEND! Saved me from an ocd nightmare
Thank you
Thanks 👍
Very grateful sir. Top screw loose like in your example.
Gj 👍
use a pipe wrench and a towel to not damage the bottom of the brush, you will find couple of videos here on youtube for details