Review (5/5): Battery Drop Out
Hi,
Norelcos are most likely the best razors available. But while reading some reviews I noticed several people having the same problem of very low battery life, followed by blanking display and abrupt stop. I hope the following may help. I have had two Norelco razor exhibit the same problems. In both, the problem was traced to a bad connection between the battery and the board. [Short metal stub soldered between the battery connection and the board] The batteries can be fully charged but if the circuit is intermittenly broken (vibration, heat due to amp draw while in use...) The circuit will immediatly drop the battery level display output and show discharged or no display and stop. Usually the razor will reset but will now show the batteries as flat, thus requiring a new full charging cycle. If this unit is in warranty seek service! If not you can open the razor and re-solder these connections to solve the problem. Good-Luck!