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#316160 21-Sep-2024 10:31
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Morning,

 

Way back in January 2020 I purchased a Braun electric shaver to replace my other one that was dying. It's been fantastic - I got it on some sort of clearance special at Briscoes for around $150 (from memory). However, the beard trimmer at the back is falling apart; the springs have popped out and it no longer works.

 

The current Braun razors all seem to cost a fortune. Yes, I can get a new one, but the beard trimmer on the back is very handy - saves having to carry different heads around when travelling.

 

I still have all the parts, but if I want to get this repaired, do I need to go through Braun officially, or can any electrical/electronics shop do the job? Would rather repair than replace as everything else on it works perfectly fine (and I just replaced the cassette too). I realise I'll probably have to pay for this as it's most likely out of warranty.

 

For reference, here is the one I have:

 

https://www.amazon.eg/-/en/Braun-Electric-Precision-Rechargeable-Cordless/dp/B073S5FVLM

 

 


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  #3284790 21-Sep-2024 13:42
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Google to do it yourself. When my Braun shaver packed up I got a new motor from the US and changed it myself. Dead easy.

 

Alternatively try Shaver Shop. 




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  #3284824 21-Sep-2024 16:07
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Might be best not to shop online in Egypt though. 🤔





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  #3284826 21-Sep-2024 16:12
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have you got a pic of the beard trimmer?

 

its been a very very long time since i worked on shavers but what i can see of that model, i'm not sure i would use it for trimming beards.

 

most appliance repair shops should fix it easy enough. its often the apprentices job ;)




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  #3284827 21-Sep-2024 16:28
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tweake:

 

have you got a pic of the beard trimmer?

 

 

That Amazon link I posted has an image of it, but to save a click:

 

 

This is the bit that's fallen apart.


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  #3284836 21-Sep-2024 17:18
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sorry i missed it.

 

pression trimmer aka mustache trimmer. the beard trimmer is a different bit of kit. any decent appliance shop should be able to handle it. cost will depend on why the springs have come out. if the retainer slots etc have broken or not. assuming braun sell the parts required.


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  #3284842 21-Sep-2024 18:31
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eracode: Might be best not to shop online in Egypt though. 🤔

 

I dunno, if your shaver can deal with this:

 

 

it can deal with anything.


 
 
 

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  #3284922 22-Sep-2024 07:28
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Braun will have a list of authorised repairers on their web site. There is an outfit in Wellington called LT Campbell who do repairs and consumables for Braun. I've been going there for years. 


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  #3284924 22-Sep-2024 08:03
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alasta:

 

Braun will have a list of authorised repairers on their web site. There is an outfit in Wellington called LT Campbell who do repairs and consumables for Braun. I've been going there for years. 

 

 

Last time i went past their place they had closed their shop,

 

I think they might be still on line, but their website is woefully out of date with big pictures of the now closed store...

 

YMMV


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  #3284944 22-Sep-2024 10:02
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That's a real shame as I go there every 18 months for a replacement cartridge for my shaver. Braun's web site shows an Auckland based outfit as the only service agent in NZ, so I guess the only possible option for Wellington might be the Shaver Shop at Queensgate. 


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  #3284953 22-Sep-2024 10:19
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The closest Braun service outfit to me is East Tamaki (ages away) so I think I'll take it to the place in Takapuna I got the cassette from a few months ago.

 

Thanks for all the suggestions, will let you know how I get on with the repair place 🤞


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