SOURCE: Red LED stays on
Sounds like the rechargeable batteries are aged out, and no longer able to develop a full charge, and soon will be needing replacement.
A repair center might likely do it for you for a fee, but see "Self Repair" on site:
http://www.fixya.com/support/t961386-change_battery_in_norelco_5841xl_razor
Good Luck GB_C
SOURCE: Shaver was running slow and then died. Replaced
Your original symptoms sure sound like dying batteries. Brushes can wear out. Check if it runs better if you change the orientation of the shaver. Does holding it upside down make it work better or worse? If the speed changes, its probably the brushes. You can buy new brushes, but the Norelco repair place will probably give you a hard time since they want to repair it for you so you have to insist. I have made brushes for the shaver by filing down brushes from some other motor, but this is messy and doesn't always work.
SOURCE: razor will not take a charge, will only function when plugged in.
Sounds like the batteries are shot. They can be replaced if you're handy with a soldering iron.
SOURCE: Bottom indicator light is red instead of green when I plug in charger.
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SOURCE: Purchased Norelco shaver 7810XL.
Simply follow the instructions and charge for a full 4 hours the first time. On subsequent charges, unplug when the light blinks after about 1 hour
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