my sonicare 4100 is fully charged but just blinks green and won't turn on when i press the button

— asked by Sam

Quick answer: The brush is in travel lock mode. This mode activates automatically after non-use or can be triggered manually to prevent accidental activation.

Diagnosis


The brush is in travel lock mode. This mode activates automatically after non-use or can be triggered manually to prevent accidental activation.

How to Fix It


1. Hold down the power button for 3 seconds.
2. Release when the green light blinks three times.
3. The travel lock is now deactivated. The brush will respond to a normal press.

If That Didn't Work


Perform a hard reset. Place the brush on the charger for at least 30 minutes. Then press and hold the power button for 10-15 seconds until all lights blink. Release. This clears any temporary memory errors.

Heads Up


The travel lock can re-engage automatically if the brush is left unused for an extended period. The deactivation sequence is always the same.

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