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Roborock Q5 Suction Motor Replacement

Introduction

Over time, the suction motor may experience a decline in its performance, leading the vacuum to necessitate more frequent maintenance. If your robotic vacuum encounters difficulties in maintaining suction, exhibits irregular behavior during operation, or doesn't operate at its full suction capacity, these are indicators that the suction motor may be deteriorating.

Adhering to proper maintenance practices and following the manufacturer's guidelines can extend the lifespan of the suction motor. Additionally, advancements in motor technology provide more robust replacement options.

Refer to this guide for replacing the suction motor in your Roborock Q5 robot vacuum. Before initiating the procedure, ensure that your device is powered off.

What you need

  1. Roborock Q5 Suction Motor Replacement, Side Brush: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Power off your Roborock and place the device on a flat surface with the wheels facing up.

    • Position the robot so the five-pronged side brush is on the bottom right side.

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    • Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to loosen the single captive side brush screw.

    • The screw is attached to the side brush so they cannot be separated.

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    • Lift the side brush up and off.

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    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the seven 15 mm screws from the bottom panel.

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    • Gently lift off the bottom panel cover.

    • If the bottom panel is stuck, use a plastic spudger along the edges to gently lift it out of place, then remove it by hand.

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    • Use the two white straps to lift the battery out slightly to reveal the battery connector.

    • The battery is still connected to the robot vacuum. Take care not to strain the battery cable.

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    • Using moderate pressure, squeeze and pull on the four-wire connector to disconnect the battery from the robot vacuum.

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    • Remove the three 10 mm Phillips screws that secure the side brush motor.

    • Gently lift the side brush motor up and out of its housing.

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    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the eight 11 mm Phillips screws that secure the front sensor panel cover.

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    • Gently lift the thin black front sensor panel cover bracket.

    • Gently pull the front sensor panel cover away from the robot.

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  12. Roborock Q5 Suction Motor Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove one 14 mm screw from the battery housing.

    • Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to remove the eleven deep-set 14 mm screws from the bottom panel.

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    • Carefully flip the device to place it with the wheels down.

    • Pinch the two dustbin retaining tabs together and pull up on the dustbin to remove it.

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    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 15 mm Phillips screws that secure the front panel cover.

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    • Use a spudger to pry up the top case.

    • Lift and remove the top case.

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    • Lift the suction motor from its housing at the top of the robot.

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    • Grip the white suction motor connector and pull it directly out of its port.

    • Do not pull on the wires.

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Conclusion

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

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