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            Pull the brush head away from the handle to remove it. 
 
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            Push the flat edge of a metal or nylon spudger between the seal and the toothbrush body and pry it open. Do this all around the edge until the seal is partially sticking out. 
 
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            Apply pressure to the shaft by pressing it against a firm and flat surface. Continue to apply pressure until the electronics located in the interior are exposed. 
 
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            Grab the circular, plastic base with the o-ring and pull it outward. 
 
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            Using a #00 phillips head screwdriver, loosen the screw completely. 
 
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            Rotate the interior of the toothbrush until the screw is facing downward. Slightly shake the interior so that the screw with its accompanying metal part fall out. 
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            Slightly shake the interior so that the screw falls out. 
 
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            Use a metal probe to press against the hole located at the edge of the interior. While applying this pressure, pull on the shaft outward. Repeat this step on the opposite side. 
 
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            Once the shaft is released, separate it from the body of the interior. 
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            Insert the replacement shaft by aligning the the components and applying a force to insert the legs (one of the legs is identified by the red arrow) of the shaft into the interior. 
 
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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Where do you get a replacement shaft? I can't find any online
You don't need to pry the bottom plate off and risk damaging the seal. Simply apply firm pressure on the shaft against a table while simultaneously wiggling the bottom plate back and forth with a large flathead screwdriver inserted into the charging hole on the bottom. It will pop off smoothly leaving the seal untouched and not scratching the housing or charging plug.
I can not find the shaft anywhere who sells them
Like the previous comments I also am looking for the replacement shaft. If anyone has found a source please leave a comment with regards to where they can be found.
Thanks for the help
Like everyone above, I can't locate the "replacement shaft". Anyone have any ideas who might have one? A $179 toothbrush should last more than the one year warranty! Is the Braun Oral-B any better?
