Electric razor battery repair

I have this old electric razor that was long dead…

It wouldn’t hold a charge, so the rechargeable batteries were shot. I opened it up and luckily the thing used the standard “AA” size.

 
razor w/ new batteries
 

razor w/ new batteries

Got some cheap replacements from Fry’s and soldered them in. Works like a champ!

 
old batteries
 

old batteries

It’s frightening how these razors collect so much hair over the years. I used a shop vac to suck out most of the micro follicles. Ewwwww!

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  1. Posted May 19, 2005 at 5:29 pm | Permalink

    You are a regular Mr. Fix-it! I need to get a soldering iron…got some projects I want to do that will require a good one.

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  3. Posted May 20, 2005 at 5:44 am | Permalink

    For goodness sake. Just get a new razor!

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  5. Posted May 20, 2005 at 3:06 pm | Permalink

    What can I say, I’m too cheap!

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  7. Posted May 20, 2005 at 6:47 pm | Permalink

    All of the little whiskers grossed me out when James used to empty his. He uses a razor now and I’m glad!

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  9. Posted May 21, 2005 at 2:36 pm | Permalink

    i think its great.

    why buy a new razor when you have the skills to repair a perfectly good one?

    not to get all ecological and everything (well, ok, maybe just a little), but at least this razor is not filling a dump somewhere…

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  11. Posted May 23, 2005 at 2:25 am | Permalink

    Rob, I like your new colors here. It looks really good. I am hiding at the computer because James is trying to plumb the new bathroom and I’m hearing a lot of frustrated noises coming from in there. Thought I’d stop and visit your site. Guess I’ll go check on him now!!!

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  13. Posted May 23, 2005 at 3:12 am | Permalink

    I HATE PLUMBING!!!!

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  15. Mary
    Posted May 28, 2005 at 3:49 am | Permalink

    Rob, was one of the questions on the eHarmany survey, “What would you do if your electric razor quit working?”

    A. Purchase a new one
    B. Switch to disposable Bic razor
    C. Grow a beard
    D. Replace the batteries
    E. Tear it apart, take pictures, and post on your blog about it.

    You my friend are perfect the way your are.

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  17. Posted May 28, 2005 at 4:04 am | Permalink

    Ahh, shucks, Mary. :-) You’ve boosted my fragile ego tonight. The timing was just right too, as I burn the (near-)midnight oil, toiling for the Man. But it’s worth it. Next week will be a short one. I can’t wait to see you folks too (”y’all” as the locals are wont to say).

    Cheers!

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