I am concerned about the life of the battery, when the battery dies I assume you can't replace it and because the shaver won't work with just the power cord plugged into it, it's then basically a paper weight isn't it? What sort of lifetime am I going...
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That's a valid concern. Dead battery is the only reason I've changed my Panasonic shavers. I've even tried to change the batteries on my last one, but with no succes. Even tough it's powered by two 1.2 volt batteries, probably the capacity is different from the regular rechargeable battery. However, my last Panasonic lasted for four to five years before the batteries started to lose power. Before I changed to Panasonic, I had the same problem with Philips. Guess the manufacturers are not very concerned about how much trash we put on the planet. At least not yet and not all of them.
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This DOES have batteries; that is the only way it can be rechargeable. There are a few electric versions (cord only) and they will last much longer than the rechargeables, without waiting hours for the shaver to charge...and likely cheaper to buy too.
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On paper, yes. In reality, well, I'm five weeks into shipping mine to Panasonic's warranty department since the razor's batteries died within 6 months of purchase and still haven't gotten a replacement razor or new batteries installed into my razor.... And I haven't seen anyone reply with a positive interaction with Panasonic's warranty department, so buyer beware.
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As far as I know, the battery cannot be replaced. I tossed mine and upgraded to series 7, a much better razor.
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My husband has had his razor of over a year and I am thinking about replacing them for him. I have just read someone saying that they took their shaver somewhere and had it cleaned and that this person told him that they only needed replacing every three years.
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At this time, the battery is not replaceable. It is rechargeable, comes with a base that plugs into the wall, and you set the clippers into it; and it has a cord you can plug from the wall to the clippers for direct use. If left on the charger when not in use, the battery will actually outlive the blades. The blades are replaceable, just go to wahl (look in pro tools on their site), and you can get the current blade part #, and a list of places that sell them. I think they are about 12 - 15 dollars. My husband swears by this particular model, because of its long life, precision fine toothed blades, and the ability to replace said blades for very little, about once a year or less. At this time, the battery is not replaceable. It is rechargeable, comes with a base that plugs into the wall, and you set the clippers into it; and it has a cord you can plug from the wall to the clippers for direct use. If left on the charger when not in use, the battery will actually outlive the blades. The blades are replaceable, just go to wahl (look in pro tools on their site), and you can get the current blade part #, and a list of places that sell them. I think they are about 12 - 15 dollars. My husband swears by this particular model, because of its long life, precision fine toothed... » Read More At this time, the battery is not replaceable. It is rechargeable, comes with a base that plugs into the wall, and you set the clippers into it; and it has a cord you can plug from the wall to the clippers for direct use. If left on the charger when not in use, the battery will actually outlive the blades. The blades are replaceable, just go to wahl (look in pro tools on their site), and you can get the current blade part #, and a list of places that sell them. I think they are about 12 - 15 dollars. My husband swears by this particular model, because of its long life, precision fine toothed blades, and the ability to replace said blades for very little, about once a year or less. « Show Less
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Found list of Norelco Razors that use the same battery as mine. Yours is not on the list. I found a site for your razor which makes it seem like you should not attempt to replace this battery on your own. Go to http://www.p4c.philips.com/cgi-bin/cpindex.pl?ctn=8251XL/18&dct;=QAD&faqview;=1&mid;=Link_FAQs&refnr;=0079964&scy;=SE&slg;=AEN&vi;ew=aa12_view_partial.html.
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I don't know, but consider this: I've been using Norelco shavers for the past 40 years or more, and have never needed warranty service. When the heads wear out I buy a new shaver, because the price of the heads alone is usually more than half the price of the new shaver, so buying a new shaver is a better value.
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I haven't had to replace mine yet but you can order them her on Amazon. That was one of the reasons I bought this shaver. It is extremely popular so replacement parts are easy to find.
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I think you can replace the battery if you're handy with a screwdriver. The instructions tell you how to remove the battery prior to disposing of the rest of the razor; you're supposed to recycle the Lithium Ion battery. Panasonic has an excellent parts supply network. The only electric razors I know of that have replaceable batteries are those that run on AA batteries, but the batteries don't last long IIRC. I've always charged the battery fully then shave 'till the "gas gauge" reads 10% then recharge fully. After 3-4 years my old Panny still held a charge OK when I decided it was time for a change. I think you can replace the battery if you're handy with a screwdriver. The instructions tell you how to remove the battery prior to disposing of the rest of the razor; you're supposed to recycle the Lithium Ion battery. Panasonic has an excellent parts supply network. The only electric razors I know of that have replaceable batteries are those that run on AA batteries, but the batteries don't last long IIRC. I've always charged the battery fully then shave 'till the "gas gauge" reads 10% then recharge fully. After 3-4 years my old Panny still held a charge OK when I decided it... » Read More I think you can replace the battery if you're handy with a screwdriver. The instructions tell you how to remove the battery prior to disposing of the rest of the razor; you're supposed to recycle the Lithium Ion battery. Panasonic has an excellent parts supply network. The only electric razors I know of that have replaceable batteries are those that run on AA batteries, but the batteries don't last long IIRC. I've always charged the battery fully then shave 'till the "gas gauge" reads 10% then recharge fully. After 3-4 years my old Panny still held a charge OK when I decided it was time for a change. « Show Less
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Ive seen no issues after 2 years. More than likely the batteries (in any shaver) will give out before the case.
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In time I bought the shaver head RQ12 (1290)cost $50 for one, now I see about $100. It is unclear for me what's happen after 12 months, but at least will be some alarm, then as I think, some possibility to reset the shaver. But I am not sure. I use the shaver once at three days, so I believe, after after 12 months the head must be OK. If shaver locked after 12 months this thing will be trashed immediately and I buy some from another company (or do not shave at all).
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I've had mine for a year. I have never had a shaver with this battery life. It still lasts 2-3 weeks without charging and I have a thick enough beard to get a 5 o'clock shadow. It shaves just as nice as any electric razor I've ever owned.
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I am not happy with this razor. Its working but not to my satisfaction. But since it works I can't send it back. As for cordless, you need to charge it frequently as it won't work plugged in. BUY A BETTER RAZOR
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noI have an older shaver that I use for longer hairs with a hair clipper (that is not as useful for regular shaving)Even if it lasts only a year or two I consider it a bargain. two AA batteries last almost 2 weeks
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Yes, the shaver still works with the cord after the battery no longer works. That is what happened to my last Remington shaver. It wouldn't hold a charge, so I just used the cord.
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According to the razor's manual the rechargeable battery is not replaceable and should only be removed for disposal. I've had other Norelco razors and the rechargeable batteries last for years.