Philips Norelco OneBlade DIY Fix

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3 жыл бұрын

In this video Driveway Dudes Paul shows you how to easily fix your dead or faulty Philips Norelco OneBlade (Model QP2520) yourself.
This is the second one Paul has purchased and it has pretty much the same issue. It takes several hours to charge fully then when in use it will last for only a few minutes or worse still is when you move it in any direction it will stop operating.
The Philips Norelco OneBlade (model shown in this video) is very good when it works but the battery which is not manufactured by Philips is not.
Paul shows you how you can open it yourself to replace the battery so it will last for several shaves and/or grooms between charges.
NOTE. If the product is still within a warranty then consider returning it if you don't mind growing a beard and/or body hair while waiting for the replacement
UPDATE ...Paul has since used it for about 45 minutes. It did not stop once and the replacement battery appears to be working well. With the original battery it would not last 15 minutes
This is a repair/fix video and not intended as an endorsement or product placement.
This product was privately purchased.
Using the name of the product in this video is for the benefit of identification to enable the correct repair/fix be carried out.
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@clj1885 12 күн бұрын

Thanks for this video it really helped me understand the issue with my razor, I managed to phone up and get a free replacement but good to have your video as a plan b!

@air2farce 7 ай бұрын

Easy to follow. Easy to understand, great camera coverage... Awesome! Thanks for the help!

@Paulinyo 2 жыл бұрын

It is much easier if you use vise-grip at the base and pull the top off. However not many people have a soldering kit handy. Great tip though. Id rather just buy a better quality product and move on. You inspired me to get handy with it and who knows maybe you should make a video on how to solder and which is best for simple fixes. Cheers for taking the time teaching the reward of being able to "Do it yourself" there is a simple joy to it.

@Nictastic089 6 ай бұрын

Push the sides in and pull eh? My hands are damaged from trying to do that so many times

@mongolmcphee7791 2 жыл бұрын

Very good. This just happened to me. Thought it might have been a fault with the charging cable. Clearly not!

@kivancyarangumeli6021 Жыл бұрын

Hi. Thanks for the video. I would like to ask if it is safe to touch the battery with soldering iron? Wouldn't it burst if it heats up too much?

@philipampofo6435 Жыл бұрын

The base piece of the removable broke and is inside. So that means I cant put in any new blades. Any advice how i can get it out?

@mariogjirlic2306 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, is everything ok with replacement 🔋 with higher mAh?If originally battery 🔋 is 1.2V 1200mAh and replaced with 1.2V 2000-2800etc. 🔋 is there any issue with charging,does it charge to full capacity...is it compatible?TNX

@jaicdc1 2 жыл бұрын

This is great. BUT. TRY THIS FIRST if it’s within 6 months or so of purchase. I went to the Phillips website, used the chat at like 2am. Chatted with an actual person for 5min. Told them I bought it on Amazon, gave the model number… and THEY SENT A BRAND NEW ONE, the whole kit not just the main unit. So now I have two of everything except the unit as they gave me a return label for it. Maybe Try That First. (And I love taking things apart/fixing stuff but it was just sooo easy and now I have a new one) It worked seamlessly for me. (Ship time was about 10 days total from chat to product in hand and this was over the Xmas holidays etc)

@christophercarlin7149 5 ай бұрын

MVP, took an online support chat all of 10 minutes to do the same for me! thank you!

@clj1885 12 күн бұрын

Absolute legend, I had the same issue and just got a new one ordered, even getting the latest model so basically a free upgrade. Didn’t even need proof of purchase they just used the serial number on the back

@x6teenx 9 ай бұрын

Hi, I was wondering if this model could be charged by USB (so 5V)? Cause on their website they are selling a usb charger now but this model isn't listed in the compatible models. Is this correct or just a way of letting u buy new ones? Thanx in advance!

@chris1453 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video mate, I followed this and removed the pish battery, just running AA Duracel and replace when needed untill I can be bothered ordering a rechargeable. Goes like a rocket now and not pulling hair on low battery lol

@fringeminority3224 Жыл бұрын

Does anybody have a problem with the blade separating from the plastic. Every time I use an attachment it seems to separate the more and more I use it

@anthonybaeza3701 2 жыл бұрын

Ya I’ve tried and tried to get it to pop off and no giving. Will not pop off. Sucks.

@johnfair62 3 ай бұрын

Thank you. Soldering battery, they want you to just buy another one from them. Good job, off to fix mine now.

@DrivewayDudes 3 ай бұрын

Happy to help

@lookas84 Жыл бұрын

How to open OneBlade QP6510? No charging, no working :( after close contact with floor

@mathewzapata770 Жыл бұрын

I tried this but could only get the first housing off, broke the small plastic piece when trying the second housing to expose the battery. It was impossible to get off without breaking. So I just pushed the motor inwards kinda mashed it all together, made sure everything was connected well cleaned it with a dry cloth and put it back together. Now it works fine. Idk I guess that fixed it for now. I’ve heard these go bad when overcharged and I accidentally left it charging overnight and it started doing this. It’s lasted me 5+ years charging only 20 minutes a day.

@hanhiu1 2 жыл бұрын

the smaller part goes away, but the black battery casing won't come out of the bigger part... ;/

@PaNikFin 3 жыл бұрын

I bought my second one blade a month ago after I had battery problem with the first one. Now my second one blade is doing the same thing. Im gonna try this out! Thank you.

@DrivewayDudes 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that it let you down. Since I replaced the battery it has been working just fine and lasts so much longer between charges. Ideally the company should source better batteries.

@jaicdc1 2 жыл бұрын

Go to the Phillips website. They will send you a brand new one and you send them only the unit back so you’ll get extra blades/charger etc. Just use the chat feature (at any hour)

@glleboy2233 2 жыл бұрын

Mine just planes stop working after like a couple second after shaving. I put it to my beard and it starts trimming fine and then all the sudden it slowly stops working and then just completely turns off.

@combosforsale4597 Жыл бұрын

@@glleboy2233 same did this video help u

@glleboy2233 Жыл бұрын

@@combosforsale4597 I have t even tried it tbh. So weird bc I bought it brand new. I’ve just been using my regualr shaver.

@bernardrevill9547 8 ай бұрын

Great tutorial

@festivaldesvoixdesmerveill6013 Жыл бұрын

On my OneBade, the battery is fixed with glue. I can't remove it

@fatblond79 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding! I just developed this problem a few days ago and was debating buying a new one or fixing the old. I hate throwing away things that can be fixed. Thanks!

@DrivewayDudes 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment. Hope the video helps. We at Drivewaydudes believe in repair, repurpose, reuse and recycle

@jaicdc1 2 жыл бұрын

Go to the Phillips website. They will send you a brand new one and you send them only the unit back so you’ll get extra blades/charger etc. Just use the chat feature (at any hour)

@GOODvin90 2 жыл бұрын

Спасибо тебе мужик!

@annacooper1428 Жыл бұрын

Why is it not coming apart. ?

@FreeKanal Жыл бұрын

Is there anyway that u could use this with cord connected instead of depending on battery? Just like in usual hair clippers

@travisdebaun9667 Жыл бұрын

I just thought of that and there is a way if u have little soldering an wiring skills. You'd open up the trimmer remove the battery keep note which side is negative and which is positive then cut the end of your charger cord and solder the negative wire to the - and the positive wire to the + then you'll put a hole were you want the cord coming out then reassemble then you should have a functioning custom trimmer 👌

@hassnain9670 2 жыл бұрын

i have philips one blade pro it has stopped workinh yesterday i havent use it many times and it cannot open so easily can you make a video on it

@DrivewayDudes 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that. We will look at the easiest way to open the pro model and will upload a video in the near future

@rquaresma60200 Жыл бұрын

thanks how do you remove battery please? i found some glue behinh her when i try o fix?

@DrivewayDudes Жыл бұрын

Checkout this point in the video 3:00

@futbolgamer97 7 ай бұрын

Is it possible to change the ni-mh battery for a lithium?

@DrivewayDudes 7 ай бұрын

Unfortunately not. A ni-mh battery which when fully charged is 1.45V. A li-ion battery is more than twice that at 3.7-4.2V and will burn out the circuitry.

@DC_RC 2 жыл бұрын

I cracked opened my 60 minute version Oneblade but the battery is a 680 mah. ??? I also noticed the circuit board is longer.

@DrivewayDudes 2 жыл бұрын

Strange that it would have a 680mAh battery

@SAACAAS 5 ай бұрын

Your battery IS a 14500 li-on 3,6v 680 mah. Your charger put 4,2 v 0.07 A

@atg3144 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks - very useful. I have a similar problem - the electrics have failed totally after a month. However just getting the cap off has been too hard for me so far. It seems this is a common problem.

@jaicdc1 2 жыл бұрын

Go to the Phillips website. They will send you a brand new one and you send them only the unit back so you’ll get extra blades/charger etc. Just use the chat feature (at any hour)

@marcodrago392 2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, with regret, I must say that not all versions of one blade can be disassembled .... I have your same version, purchased on amazon, and it is all super glued, especially in the part where the battery is, it is impossible to extract the piece underneath, where the battery is housed. Where did you buy this version of one blade? Possibly it changes

@Dukkidan 2 жыл бұрын

Ciao Marco, quanto ti è durata la batteria? Hai il modello QP2520 ?

@DrivewayDudes 2 жыл бұрын

They are very well snapped together for waterproofing and are a challenge to open. I have opened more than one and they did not have glue

@karimullashashaik8684 2 жыл бұрын

Very good information Sir How to fix the charger Is it repairable

@DrivewayDudes 2 жыл бұрын

The charger is not unusual. Most mobile/cell phone chargers have a very similar output. Just try swapping the One Blade figure of eigtht plug onto the mobile/cell phone lead and it should work. Hope this helps

@karimullashashaik8684 2 жыл бұрын

@@DrivewayDudes thankyou very much for your right suggession God bless you all the way

@btk1jammonster884 2 жыл бұрын

Thats great and all, but where to buy another battery?

@DrivewayDudes 2 жыл бұрын

It's an AA size rechargeable battery that would be available in stores or online and usually come in packs of two or four. Prices may vary though buying very cheap may sometimes mean poor quality

@mrymate1257 Жыл бұрын

In the middle of mine there is a 680mah 3.7V battery and it is glued to the housing so that it cannot be unhooked

@DrivewayDudes Жыл бұрын

The glue may only be on the sleeve of the battery

@126riasatkhan Жыл бұрын

thanks

@halweiss8671 Жыл бұрын

My battery has worked well enough to have gone through several replacement blades. My minor complaint is the placement of the on/off switch. I’m constantly turning the razor off mid-shave, as I maneuver it around my beard.

@RICHIE_RICH89 3 жыл бұрын

Higher mah battery is going to happen on mine.needs atleast a 2800mah

@alextheape90 10 ай бұрын

Still have no issues with it, but just wanted to know how to open it without breaking things, and also see what battery was in it. Thanks now I know and will definitely change the battery when not good enough 👍👍👍

@cjhnsn20 3 жыл бұрын

I’m a beginner. Can you explain what you mean when you mention that when removing the battery you had to “prize it out”? Did you just tear it out? Did you heat the solder and then remove? Also, if you could provide an Amazon link to a sufficient battery replacement that would be amazing. Thanks!

@nor0845 2 жыл бұрын

Two in 6 months. Warranty is for at least a year, why not just return it??

@jaicdc1 2 жыл бұрын

THATS WHAT IM SAYING DUDE lol. Took 5 min with a chat rep way late at night. Got a brand new everything in 10 total days. Keep everything except the main unit.

@starbase218 Жыл бұрын

I had this. I have the QP2530 now, which uses a better li-ion cell. But Philips needs to release one with a USB-C port. If they do, I’ll buy it. Because now I have to carry a dedicated charging cable when traveling and it’s a pain.

@claudej8805 Жыл бұрын

Not really, except if you're travelling for months at a time

@starbase218 Жыл бұрын

@@claudej8805 Or when you’re OCD about minimizing what you travel with. ;)

@claudej8805 Жыл бұрын

@@starbase218 I agree that USB-C would be nice. But my OneBlade lasts for months between charges (I have the better QP2530 like you).

@starbase218 Жыл бұрын

@@claudej8805 True, it does last quite a while. But that’s not because of the kind of connection I’d think(?)

@claudej8805 Жыл бұрын

@@starbase218 No, I meant you don't really need a charger while travelling if the battery lasts that long

@unnf9971 Жыл бұрын

God damn Philips, this is just scummy. Thank you for the video Dear Sir, you spared me for a bad purchase!

@kitano47 6 ай бұрын

after 8 years of use mine finally packed in as a bought a big pack of blades from amazon, it turns on for a second or two and then off. clearly the battery is dead. i tried opening it following this video and it was a disaster, i am good with computers but not my hands or this sort of thing. 1. cut my palm trying to jam a screw driver into it to remove the casing 2. cut my finger trying to get the battery out (its glued in pretty good) 3. snapped the board finally getting the battery out _ oh well! do i buy a new one or a different brand hmmmm

@DrivewayDudes 6 ай бұрын

Admittedly it may be a challenge for some people to open and work on when they may not be familiar with small gadgets. When it’s working it is very good and the fact that you have many spare blades would be a decider if you want to purchase another. I have noticed that they appear to be reasonably priced on some of the larger platforms. I have since purchased another for less than 30 Euro and more than a year afterwards it still appears to be working fine. Hope this helps

@kitano47 6 ай бұрын

@@DrivewayDudes yeah I appreciate the video dude. I live in Japan so the price is very high here, mostly imported from south America for some reason. I'll look on Amazon later 👍

@DrivewayDudes 6 ай бұрын

A review and purchase link www.gearpatrol.com/style/grooming/a40908438/phillips-norelco-oneblade-review/

@cranfillnathan7411 Жыл бұрын

Mine stopped working after a plane flight.

@DrivewayDudes Жыл бұрын

Strange

@cranfillnathan7411 Жыл бұрын

@@DrivewayDudes Doesn't even light up when on charge and there was plenty of juice in it from last time I charged it. I figured it had gotten turned on during flight, but that wouldn't keep it from charging.