Philips SBC Headphones Batteries Solved

Question

Hello,

I bought the headset for my husband, the charging indicator is off just like the power indicator and the one on the headset.
I thought about replacing the batteries supplied with the headset (Philips rechargeable accessory SBC HB550S) with rechargeable batteries that I purchased, but that doesn't work.
Can someone tell me what to do?
Is it broken?
Have you experienced the same issue?
Thank you for your help.

riko67 · Accepted Answer

Hello, after 1 year of using disposable batteries, I finally found the solution!
It's quite simple, you just need to remove the insulation from the battery at the negative terminal for about 1 cm, to allow contact with the 2 small terminals on the side, and that's it! You can now put any battery in there.

cricri 87 · Answer

Hello, there is probably a problem with the power adapter (the black block on the power outlet) located to the left in this photo: http://images03.olx.in/ui/15/04/95/1315721185_249159995_2-Pictures-of--Philips-wireless-headphone-sbc-hc8445-going-cheap.jpg
Help with headphone problems, questions/answers: https://www.philips.fr/c-p/SBCHC8440_05/casque-hi-fi-sans-fil/aide
If the power supply is the issue, you can find a replacement online (check what is written on the power supply block: e.g., 220 V/6 V, 250 mA). Also, please specify the type of connection jack (2.5 mm or 3.5 mm)? Thank you.

paparof · Answer

Hello thank you to riko67 for a simple but very effective tip, I did it and it's perfect thank you, keep sharing tips for the pleasure of reading them

Gyver95 · Answer

Thank you and congratulations to riko67

As for me, faced with this problem I had tried several brands of rechargeable batteries, of the same type and ampere-hour rating or a bit stronger, and they always seemed too weak even though the charge had been verified with a voltmeter.
I blamed the quality of those batteries, not seeing which characteristic of the current from the batteries could explain the difference with the original Phillips ones.

Good grief... but of course, those contacts on the side near the negative terminal are the explanation!

Moreover, it's really simple, a cutter is enough to expose the area in question on each battery. And I can confirm, it works, it's magic.

karnbeh · Answer

Thank you Riko67

I couldn't understand why a normal battery wouldn't work. I was ready to settle for the Philips battery

Thanks to you, no unnecessary purchase.
And I'll be a little less foolish tonight :))
(and a bit less poor)

percheron1 · Answer

Hello, your tip sounds great and I would like to try it, but the problem is that my headset is the SHC5100 model and I don't see what you're talking about above.

Could you help me because I can't find any batteries that work in it, or I need to get Philips ones that are really expensive.

Thank you very much for your help and have a nice day.

percheron1 · Answer

Thank you for responding so quickly. What do you mean by "standard batteries"? The regular ones we put in toys, for example, or rechargeable ones? Because in my case, it's the latter that are needed.

You need to see inside the battery compartment, is that right? The problem is that we can't attach a photo from this forum.

All I can tell you is that under the "negative" spring, there is a kind of small hook that, when pressed, goes into its housing and returns to its place when we release it.

Tell me what I can do to benefit from your tip.

Thank you in advance for your help.

percheron1 · Answer

Hello riko67, sorry for the delay in my response but I didn't receive an email alert saying I had a reply. It's not a big deal.

I just tried with regular batteries and it seems to be working, but will they last long compared to rechargeable batteries? We'll see.

Thanks again for your help.

welcome · Answer

Well done Riko57, I finally have a headset that works again. I was about to buy Philips batteries... Thank you

bahudet · Answer

Thank you very much for the tip riko67, it works perfectly.

jerome longer · Answer

@ percheron1

I also have a SHC 5100, but the two tabs under the springs are also clearly present on this model; moreover, inside the compartment, it clearly states (but in very small print) "use only Philips SHORTENED SLEEVE rechargeable batteries."
So, the story about shortening the plastic sleeve by a few millimeters to establish contact must also apply to this model.

I've just put it on charge, I will confirm if it's OK for the 5100 as well.

madmyke · Answer

Yes, I have another model SBC-HC8412
But same principle!
Phillips pfffffffffff the pressure to sell.

Thank you a million times!!!

"We swallow the flattering lie in large gulps and we drink the bitter truth drop by drop."

Support Philips · Answer

Dear Customer,We apologize for the issues and the unpleasant experience encountered.Please feel free to contact one of our advisors at xxxxx so that we can assist you.Sincerely,ABPhilips France Advisor@PhilipsCare_FRPhone number removed CCM Moderation

nono46 · Answer

thank you, thank you and.......................... thank you

HanGilen · Answer

It even becomes downright illegal with the new law on planned obsolescence.

mika · Answer

Well done for the solution of cutting 1 cm at the negative pole to charge the battery via its terminal. Had to figure it out...

sousou_17 · Answer

I signed up for the site just to thank you for the tip; I bought rechargeable batteries thinking naively that all batteries were universal, but that's not the case.

I'm very happy to be able to recharge my batteries with my Philips headset, thanks again.

madmyke · Answer

Philips and marketing

Their batteries are absolutely NOTHING special; just looking at the specifications of these batteries or measuring them shows that they are completely standard.
Moreover, all the people who have circumvented this shameful restriction have had no issues, and some here have been using modified batteries for several years. As for the lifetime warranty, it's strange that this only comes to light now, BUT Philips is SELLING them at a scandalous price.

I think that this time, Philips would do better to keep quiet rather than digging into nebulous excuses that wouldn’t hold up for two minutes in front of a competent technician.
--
"We swallow the flattering lie in great gulps, while we sip the bitter truth drop by drop."

Philips SBC Headphones Batteries

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