Actually you can remove the motor/battery assembly very easily to replace the battery and only have to cut a small slit in the rubber. Look for a video by andycivil showing how to do it. I just did it on a US version of the Pulsar and it worked just like in his video, and saved me several dollars.
Thanks Nanoforg for taking the time to make this video. I've been telling myself for at least a couple of years to stop and take the time to salvage this great little motors. I've got toothbrushes stacked up because I didn't want to throw them away. Now I can finally do something with these things!
Didn't have room in my first post to say this, when replacing the whole assembly battery and all be carefull to make sure the switch on the assembly is lined up to the switch buttons on the casing. Also make sure the assembly is pushed all the way home. It would pay to take note of the assembly before its extracted. Even measure it as it does take a good push to seat it properly.
Best to practice on an old worn out brush first.
I accidently left my new brush on. Flat battery. Easy done.
Oh yes you can change the battery so so simple, well at least on the UK brands.
For a starter the end cap unscrews and IS NOT glued on Just tight and with a small rubber O ring to stop moister getting in.
OK unscrew end cap.
The whole assebly battery and all just pulls out. OK it's a tight fit.
Try not to bend the cotact at the end of the battery. It might pay to tightly tape the battery with electrical tape to the metal strip and pull it out. change the battery & reverse prosess. Simple.
@alanpaulgary That is cool. Here in the US, they probably glue it on, because they want it to be a disposable unit and or they are afraid of some lawsuit or something. Otherwise the cap on our PULSARs is exactly the same. This video however was not for simple battery replacement. Nanoforge was showing how to remove the motor intact from the toothbrush so that it can be salvaged for use in hobby electronics.
oh ya a guy that has a deep voice that sounds like a perv is showing us how to take a TOOTHBRUSH APART!!!!! thumbs up if you think this is a little creapy
@kreebow12 Really? So because he has a deep voice and is showing some of us how to salvage the motors out of an expensive disposable toothbrush he's a perv? Wow...sounds like you have issues. Some of us are not that judgemental about who makes videos about salvaging electronic components from everyday items. Some of us appreciate the knowledge bestowed by videomakers and then build cool shit out of the salvaged parts.
Did you ever figure out a way to get the weight off? Would be very handy to know...I have tried (and ruined) old cell-phone motors (very similar to the one in the toothbrush). Let me know if you have any ideas...thanks.
Cool, I got one of these and planned to salvage the motor when it wears out. I can get another from my parents to get a second identical motor, they look like they'd be decent motors for a small robot or something.
How the FUCK! do you replace the battery for one of these! I took the battery out when i got it and now i can't get it to connect the full circut again. lol
Well, the battery compartment makes replacement difficult, so I never try. I just use it until the bristles wear out, battery powered or not. If you want one with an easily replaceable battery try the Colgate 360 Sonic Power Toothbrush. It has a battery compartment that screws off and on for easy battery replacement.
@VileMisanthropy try stuffing a small 1/4" x 1/4" x 1/8" wad of paper inside. i found that the "clip" that holds the battery in won't fully contact the battery's positive end sometimes since you may have bent it when taking out the original battery.
I know this a bit late but i had the same problem but when i got my pulsar i checked the battery straight away to see how i replace the battery and the damn thing wouldn't work after that. The only way i could get it to work was by pressing the contact on the top as hard as i could, but this still left a gap so the brush would still not work. So i folded a small strip of tin foil big enough to make contact with the battery and it works fine now.
@djlawney I just solved my problem with that today. All I did was fill the cap up with just the right amount of toilet paper and screwed the cap back on in order to for the silver spoke to connect to the battery again. and it worked
@VileMisanthropy I just solved my problem with that today. All I did was fill the cap up with just the right amount of toilet paper and screwed the cap back on in order to for the silver spoke to connect to the battery again. and it worked
Great tutorial! Saved me a lot of time, I only took the rubber off where it was needed instead of having to take it off along the entire length of the brush. Thnx!
Actually you can remove the motor/battery assembly very easily to replace the battery and only have to cut a small slit in the rubber. Look for a video by andycivil showing how to do it. I just did it on a US version of the Pulsar and it worked just like in his video, and saved me several dollars.
FixManTx 1 day ago
Thanks Nanoforg for taking the time to make this video. I've been telling myself for at least a couple of years to stop and take the time to salvage this great little motors. I've got toothbrushes stacked up because I didn't want to throw them away. Now I can finally do something with these things!
libertyss35 4 months ago
Didn't have room in my first post to say this, when replacing the whole assembly battery and all be carefull to make sure the switch on the assembly is lined up to the switch buttons on the casing. Also make sure the assembly is pushed all the way home. It would pay to take note of the assembly before its extracted. Even measure it as it does take a good push to seat it properly.
Best to practice on an old worn out brush first.
I accidently left my new brush on. Flat battery. Easy done.
alanpaulgary 1 year ago
Oh yes you can change the battery so so simple, well at least on the UK brands.
For a starter the end cap unscrews and IS NOT glued on Just tight and with a small rubber O ring to stop moister getting in.
OK unscrew end cap.
The whole assebly battery and all just pulls out. OK it's a tight fit.
Try not to bend the cotact at the end of the battery. It might pay to tightly tape the battery with electrical tape to the metal strip and pull it out. change the battery & reverse prosess. Simple.
alanpaulgary 1 year ago
@alanpaulgary That is cool. Here in the US, they probably glue it on, because they want it to be a disposable unit and or they are afraid of some lawsuit or something. Otherwise the cap on our PULSARs is exactly the same. This video however was not for simple battery replacement. Nanoforge was showing how to remove the motor intact from the toothbrush so that it can be salvaged for use in hobby electronics.
Nabelnoir 1 year ago
oh ya a guy that has a deep voice that sounds like a perv is showing us how to take a TOOTHBRUSH APART!!!!! thumbs up if you think this is a little creapy
kreebow12 1 year ago
@kreebow12 Really? So because he has a deep voice and is showing some of us how to salvage the motors out of an expensive disposable toothbrush he's a perv? Wow...sounds like you have issues. Some of us are not that judgemental about who makes videos about salvaging electronic components from everyday items. Some of us appreciate the knowledge bestowed by videomakers and then build cool shit out of the salvaged parts.
Nabelnoir 1 year ago 2
Is that the same size motor thats in the gillette fusion razors?
kullprit 1 year ago
Did you ever figure out a way to get the weight off? Would be very handy to know...I have tried (and ruined) old cell-phone motors (very similar to the one in the toothbrush). Let me know if you have any ideas...thanks.
DanielGWashburn 1 year ago
Cool, I got one of these and planned to salvage the motor when it wears out. I can get another from my parents to get a second identical motor, they look like they'd be decent motors for a small robot or something.
CalcProgrammer1 2 years ago
thats some TWEAKER shit!
gatorofa 2 years ago
lmfao.
onionbootyman 2 years ago
How the FUCK! do you replace the battery for one of these! I took the battery out when i got it and now i can't get it to connect the full circut again. lol
VileMisanthropy 2 years ago
Well, the battery compartment makes replacement difficult, so I never try. I just use it until the bristles wear out, battery powered or not. If you want one with an easily replaceable battery try the Colgate 360 Sonic Power Toothbrush. It has a battery compartment that screws off and on for easy battery replacement.
Nanoforge1 2 years ago
Toothbrush expert rite here LOL
jonathan1213 2 years ago
@VileMisanthropy try stuffing a small 1/4" x 1/4" x 1/8" wad of paper inside. i found that the "clip" that holds the battery in won't fully contact the battery's positive end sometimes since you may have bent it when taking out the original battery.
RoboTekno 2 years ago
I know this a bit late but i had the same problem but when i got my pulsar i checked the battery straight away to see how i replace the battery and the damn thing wouldn't work after that. The only way i could get it to work was by pressing the contact on the top as hard as i could, but this still left a gap so the brush would still not work. So i folded a small strip of tin foil big enough to make contact with the battery and it works fine now.
xxALBAxx1972 2 years ago
@VileMisanthropy
im having the SAME FUCKING PROBLEM
djlawney 1 year ago
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@djlawney I just solved my problem with that today. All I did was fill the cap up with just the right amount of toilet paper and screwed the cap back on in order to for the silver spoke to connect to the battery again. and it worked
jamelot 1 year ago
@VileMisanthropy I just solved my problem with that today. All I did was fill the cap up with just the right amount of toilet paper and screwed the cap back on in order to for the silver spoke to connect to the battery again. and it worked
jamelot 1 year ago
@jamelot i did that too.... but i had to twist it for on and off and finally noticed that reset button that required like a paper clip
Obsolete69 1 year ago
Great tutorial! Saved me a lot of time, I only took the rubber off where it was needed instead of having to take it off along the entire length of the brush. Thnx!
sterillium 2 years ago
Haha you made me jump when you coughed
Javindo 2 years ago
Totally rad cuz! I get those toothbrushes too. Now I can send you some motors.
PoPoNellie 2 years ago