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Disassembling iRobot Roomba 551 Bottom Plate

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Difficulty: Easy
Disassembling iRobot Roomba 551 Bottom Plate

Introduction

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The bottom of your Roomba can be easily removed by just removing the side brush, unscrewing four screws, and separating the plate from the device.

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    1. Disassembling iRobot Roomba 551 Bottom Plate, Side Brush: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Place your Roomba upside-down on a hard surface.

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    2. Disassembling iRobot Roomba 551 Bottom Plate: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • While holding the side brush in place, use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the 4.5mm screw from the center of the brush.

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    3. Disassembling iRobot Roomba 551 Bottom Plate: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Gently pull upwards on the brush to remove it.

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    1. Disassembling iRobot Roomba 551 Bottom Plate, Bottom Plate: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Rotate the Roomba upside-down so the bottom is facing towards you.

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    2. Disassembling iRobot Roomba 551 Bottom Plate: step 5, image 1 of 2 Disassembling iRobot Roomba 551 Bottom Plate: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the captive screws that hold the bottom plate in place.

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    3. Disassembling iRobot Roomba 551 Bottom Plate: step 6, image 1 of 1
      • Carefully lift the bottom plate.

      • The battery is only secured in place by the bottom plate, and may fall out once the bottom plate is removed.

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Conclusion

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

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