Philips beard trimmer (QT4000) won't charge

[RickG16]

I have this trimmer:

 

https://www.amazon.in/Philips-QT4000-Skin-Advanced-Trimmer/dp/B00GUBY0JA

 

Which has so far been very reliable. So I am dismayed that it has stopped charging. I have tried with another, new charger, so I know it is nothing to do with the charger.

 

Does anyone know what could have happened? Might the battery be the problem?

 

would like to think that a local electrical guy could fix this, but would it probably need official parts from Philips?

 

Cheers

[lopburi3]

It could be the battery and it might be replaceable locally but might not be worth the effort/cost.  I had a power toothbrush fail and was able to obtain a battery that fit locally but was really not worth my effort and never worked well.  That could be on me but such items are really not designed to be repaired.

[bankruatsteve]

The product description gives: "1 Nonstandard Battery batteries required."

Which might be a hint for finding replacement.  If you can access the battery, easy to test with a voltmeter - which would tell you if the battery is the problem.  I have a cheap cordless drill that I use for small jobs.  After about 20 charges it just stops.  Then it's time to buy a new cheap drill as the batteries are not available - on my 2nd one so far.

 

[RickG16]

Just now, bankruatsteve said:

The product description gives: "1 Nonstandard Battery batteries required."

 

Thanks... so do you think this means I might be able to get a generic (non Philips) battery put in it?

[bankruatsteve]

1 minute ago, RickG16 said:

Thanks... so do you think this means I might be able to get a generic (non Philips) battery put in it?

I think that means you might be screwed to find a replacement battery (like my drill - but that is Chinese).  You might try contacting Philips.  Or, post a photo and maybe someone will have a suggestion.

[Fruit Trader]

Possibly a standard Ni–MH battery. Some clues on the Tube...

 

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=philips+qt4000+trimmer+battery+replacement

[KhunBENQ]

5 hours ago, RickG16 said:

would like to think that a local electrical guy could fix this, but would it probably need official parts from Philips?

No.

I rushed through some of the videos found with post #6 and it IS a plain simple 1.2 V NiMh rechargeable battery (AAA size). One video says it's a 750 mAh.

Won't hurt if it has more capacity.

 

If you know a local guy ask him to open and check.

Edited July 3, 2019 by KhunBENQ

[CharlieH]

Philips service centre Bangkok

 

026390160

 

May advise or repair for you ?

[RickG16]

8 hours ago, KhunBENQ said:

No.

I rushed through some of the videos found with post #6 and it IS a plain simple 1.2 V NiMh rechargeable battery (AAA size). One video says it's a 750 mAh.

Won't hurt if it has more capacity.

 

If you know a local guy ask him to open and check.

Do you know anyone on samui that could do it? 

[KhunBENQ]

4 hours ago, RickG16 said:

Do you know anyone on samui that could do it? 

Sorry no.

Don't hesitate to ask with a new thread in the Samui forum.

 

Maybe mod @PoorSucker can point to.

Edited July 4, 2019 by KhunBENQ

[PoorSucker]

On 7/4/2019 at 12:19 AM, RickG16 said:

Do you know anyone on samui that could do it? 

Across street Tesco, Chaweng. 

Place with big Panasonic sign. 

[RickG16]

2 hours ago, PoorSucker said:

Across street Tesco, Chaweng. 

Place with big Panasonic sign. 

Thanks. That was the place I suspected might do it. Hoping I can get it fixed here and don't have to make the trip though!