The Philips X5006 takes the Philips SH30 Replacement Shaving Heads (SH30/51) as its shaving head; replace it every 2 years; Australian sellers list it from A$17.99 as of 26 October 2026. Fitment confirmed against the manufacturer's compatibility list.
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Philips X5006
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Takes the SH30/51 shaving head
SH30 Replacement Shaving Heads (SH30/51) · replace every 2 years · check the code on your old part before ordering.
Your electric shaver
Electric shaver
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Takes the SH30/51
Shaving head · every 2 years · check the code on your old part.
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How to change the shaving head in your Philips X5006
Watch the guide or follow the steps.
- 1Press the release button to open the shaving unit.
- 2Turn the retainer lock anticlockwise and lift the retainer off.
- 3Take out the old heads and put the new ones in, checking each sits exactly in its place.
- 4Refit the retainer and turn the lock clockwise to secure it.
- 5Close the shaving unit until it clicks. On models with a replacement light, hold the on/off button for about 7 seconds to clear it.
Every number this part goes by
- Retail name:
- SH30
- Retail name:
- SH30/50
- Retail name:
- SH30/51
- Retail name:
- SH30/52
Sellers list any of these; they are the same part.
About your Philips X5006
Philips electric shaver — Series 5000X. Its shaving head is the SH30 Replacement Shaving Heads (SH30/51), part SH30/51, changed every 2 years.
Where the model number is: The type number is printed on the back or bottom of the handle, often in small print (S9987, SP9883, S5880). OneBlade handles show it on the back (QP2724). The series name on the front narrows it down.
Fits these 27 Philips models
Philips27 models
S3203. Philips says SH30 fits the Series 3000 (S3xxx).
S3510. Philips names SH30 for this shaver and for the rest of the Series 3000 (S3xxx).
Series 3000 (S3xxx). For S3xxx type numbers. Older PowerTouch and AquaTouch "Series 3000" shavers (PT, AT, HQ type numbers) take other heads.
Common questions
- Which shaving head fits the Philips X5006?
- The Philips X5006 takes the Philips SH30 Replacement Shaving Heads (SH30/51).
- How often should I replace the shaving head in my Philips X5006?
- Every 2 years, or sooner if it looks worn.
- Where can I buy the SH30/51 in Australia?
- We track 5 Australian sellers for the SH30/51; the lowest listed price when we last checked was A$17.99 at Amazon AU. Prices are re-checked daily and dated on this page.
- How do I fit the SH30/51 in a Philips X5006?
- No tools, a few minutes: 5 steps, listed on this page with the replacement video where the maker has one.
- What happens if I don't change it?
- Blunt cutters pull at the hair instead of cutting it, the shave gets rougher and slower, and a worn foil can nick the skin.
- How do I reset the reminder?
- Hold the on/off button for about 7 seconds after fitting new heads to clear the replacement reminder; if you don't, Philips says it clears itself after 9 shaves.
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