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iRobot Roomba 4100 Main Brush Replacement

Introduction

This is an easy guide. It should only take a few minutes to complete and it doesn't require any tools.

  1. iRobot Roomba 4100 Main Brush Replacement, Brush Guard: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Lay the Roomba upside down on a flat surface with the blue strip away from you.

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  2. iRobot Roomba 4100 Main Brush Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 iRobot Roomba 4100 Main Brush Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Use your index fingers to pull the yellow tabs towards you.

    • While still pulling the yellow tabs with your index fingers, tilt up the brush guard.

    • For reassembly, make sure to push in the brush guard until it clicks into place.

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  4. iRobot Roomba 4100 Main Brush Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Pull back the brush guard to unhook it from the latches.

    • Remove the brush guard by lifting it up and out of the Roomba.

    • This picture has a change in orientation to illustrate the latches. Continue disassembling the Roomba with the blue strip away from you.

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  5. iRobot Roomba 4100 Main Brush Replacement, Main Brush: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Set the brush guard aside.

    • The main brush is the bristly one that is closest to the blue strip.

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  6. iRobot Roomba 4100 Main Brush Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 iRobot Roomba 4100 Main Brush Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the main brush by grabbing it and pulling it up and out of the Roomba.

    • For reassembly, orient the Roomba with the battery closest to you:

    • First, insert the black end of the main brush into the black square opening on the right side.

    • Second, lay the main brush back into place.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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