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Neato BOTVAC CONNECTED Side Wheel Replacement

Introduction

In this guide you will be able to replace the side wheel of the Neato Botvac Connected. This wheel will need to be replaced if it is not moving the vacuum properly. The wheel will also need to be replaced if the vacuum decides to stop moving at all. Using this guide comes after having to remove the battery as a precaution.

What you need

  1. Neato BOTVAC CONNECTED Side Wheel Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Place the top of the Neato Botvac Connected against a flat surface.

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  2. Neato BOTVAC CONNECTED Side Wheel Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Neato BOTVAC CONNECTED Side Wheel Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the two 5.5 mm screws with a Phillips #2 screwdriver.

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  3. Neato BOTVAC CONNECTED Side Wheel Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Neato BOTVAC CONNECTED Side Wheel Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Using the spudger, remove the panel covering the battery.

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  4. Neato BOTVAC CONNECTED Side Wheel Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Neato BOTVAC CONNECTED Side Wheel Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Neato BOTVAC CONNECTED Side Wheel Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Gently remove the connecting wires attached to the battery.

    • The wires are attached to the vacuum through a clip.

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  5. Neato BOTVAC CONNECTED Side Wheel Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Using the spudger, gently remove the battery from the device.

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  6. Neato BOTVAC CONNECTED Side Wheel Replacement, Front Roller Brush: step 6, image 1 of 2 Neato BOTVAC CONNECTED Side Wheel Replacement, Front Roller Brush: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the following screws with a Torx screwdriver:

    • Four 2.3 mm screws.

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  7. Neato BOTVAC CONNECTED Side Wheel Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Gently remove the thin panel held by the four screws with a spudger.

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  8. Neato BOTVAC CONNECTED Side Wheel Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Gently remove the two small wheels, and the axles attached to them.

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  10. Neato BOTVAC CONNECTED Side Wheel Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Gently remove the panel that is on top of the front roller with the spudger.

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  11. Neato BOTVAC CONNECTED Side Wheel Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Gently remove the front brush.

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  12. Neato BOTVAC CONNECTED Side Wheel Replacement, Side Brush: step 11, image 1 of 2 Neato BOTVAC CONNECTED Side Wheel Replacement, Side Brush: step 11, image 2 of 2

    • Gently twist the side brush back and forth.

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    • Spin the side brush counter counterclockwise.

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  14. Neato BOTVAC CONNECTED Side Wheel Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1

    • Use the spudger to gently pry up and remove the side brush.

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  15. Neato BOTVAC CONNECTED Side Wheel Replacement, Filter: step 14, image 1 of 1

    • Flip the cleaner around and locate the front panel.

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  16. Neato BOTVAC CONNECTED Side Wheel Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 1

    • Gently remove the front panel by opening it with a spudger.

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  17. Neato BOTVAC CONNECTED Side Wheel Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 2 Neato BOTVAC CONNECTED Side Wheel Replacement: step 16, image 2 of 2

    • Use the spudger to gently remove the paper filter.

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  18. Neato BOTVAC CONNECTED Side Wheel Replacement, Side Wheel: step 17, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the following screws with a TR10 Torx screwdriver:

    • Six 2.3 mm screws.

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  19. Neato BOTVAC CONNECTED Side Wheel Replacement: step 18, image 1 of 2 Neato BOTVAC CONNECTED Side Wheel Replacement: step 18, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the front bumper by pulling it horizontally on each side.

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  20. Neato BOTVAC CONNECTED Side Wheel Replacement: step 19, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the screw that is directly attached to the wheel on the side using a Phillips #2 screwdriver.

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  21. Neato BOTVAC CONNECTED Side Wheel Replacement: step 20, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 2.3 mm screws on the front of the vacuum with a TR10 Torx screwdriver.

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  22. Neato BOTVAC CONNECTED Side Wheel Replacement: step 21, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the layer below the front bumper by pressing firmly on the two levers located nearby.

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  23. Neato BOTVAC CONNECTED Side Wheel Replacement: step 22, image 1 of 3 Neato BOTVAC CONNECTED Side Wheel Replacement: step 22, image 2 of 3 Neato BOTVAC CONNECTED Side Wheel Replacement: step 22, image 3 of 3

    • Gently take out the top panel, and take out the connecting wires.

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  24. Neato BOTVAC CONNECTED Side Wheel Replacement: step 23, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the following screws with a TR10 Torx screwdriver:

    • Two 2.3 mm screws.

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  25. Neato BOTVAC CONNECTED Side Wheel Replacement: step 24, image 1 of 1

    • Flip around the vacuum and remove the wheel with the spudger.

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Conclusion

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

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