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bObi Pet Docking Sensor Replacement

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  1. bObi Pet Docking Sensor  Replacement, Turn bObi Pet Off: step 1, image 1 of 3 bObi Pet Docking Sensor  Replacement, Turn bObi Pet Off: step 1, image 2 of 3 bObi Pet Docking Sensor  Replacement, Turn bObi Pet Off: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Before we get started, turn bObi Pet OFF and flip her over onto a flat surface.

    • Next, remove bObi Pet's dustbin. Grip the small tab on the back of the bin, and pull to remove.

  2. bObi Pet Docking Sensor  Replacement, Remove the Front Wheel: step 2, image 1 of 2 bObi Pet Docking Sensor  Replacement, Remove the Front Wheel: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Grip the front wheel and pull straight up, using the screwdriver for leverage.

    • The wheel will pop out and you will see two screws beneath it.

    • There is a larger screw set deeper in the wheel compartment. Use the screwdriver to remove it.

    • Remember to keep all screws and parts removed from bObi Pet safely aside during the repair. They may be needed for re-assembly.

  3. bObi Pet Docking Sensor  Replacement, Remove the Dustbin's Holders: step 3, image 1 of 3 bObi Pet Docking Sensor  Replacement, Remove the Dustbin's Holders: step 3, image 2 of 3 bObi Pet Docking Sensor  Replacement, Remove the Dustbin's Holders: step 3, image 3 of 3
    • Remove the screws on both sides of bObi Pet’s dustbin. Then, remove the corner pieces that were held down by the screws.

    • Grip the brush compartment and pull down to reveal two screws on a red fastener.

    • Remove them with the screwdriver.

  4. bObi Pet Docking Sensor  Replacement, Remove the Main Brush Attachment: step 4, image 1 of 3 bObi Pet Docking Sensor  Replacement, Remove the Main Brush Attachment: step 4, image 2 of 3 bObi Pet Docking Sensor  Replacement, Remove the Main Brush Attachment: step 4, image 3 of 3
    • Pull the brush compartment up until the fastener is freed from bObi Pet. Then, detach the brush compartment's circuit plug and set it aside.

    • Remove the 4 screws located beneath the brush compartment.

  5. bObi Pet Docking Sensor  Replacement, Remove the Cover Screws: step 5, image 1 of 2 bObi Pet Docking Sensor  Replacement, Remove the Cover Screws: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the 2 screws on the dustbin’s red fastener.

    • Remove the fastener and set it aside for reassembly.

    • The cover is no longer secured, so carefully flip bObi Pet onto her wheels.

  6. bObi Pet Docking Sensor  Replacement, Detach the Cover: step 6, image 1 of 3 bObi Pet Docking Sensor  Replacement, Detach the Cover: step 6, image 2 of 3 bObi Pet Docking Sensor  Replacement, Detach the Cover: step 6, image 3 of 3
    • Lift the cover to reveal the main board underneath.

    • Remove the two circuit plugs connecting the lid to the mainboard.

    • bObi Pet's cover is entirely separated, and you may now access any of her internal parts for replacement.

  7. bObi Pet Docking Sensor  Replacement, Remove the Circuit Plugs: step 7, image 1 of 3 bObi Pet Docking Sensor  Replacement, Remove the Circuit Plugs: step 7, image 2 of 3 bObi Pet Docking Sensor  Replacement, Remove the Circuit Plugs: step 7, image 3 of 3
    • Flip bObi Pet’s cover over onto a flat surface so that you see 2 green circuit boards positioned at the top.

    • There are 8 circuit plugs that you will need to remove. Leave the smallest circuit plug at the top in place, and do not remove it.

    • If there is any glue holding down the other wires, you may scrape it off using a tool such as a screwdriver.

  8. bObi Pet Docking Sensor  Replacement, Remove the Yellow Wire's Hook: step 8, image 1 of 2 bObi Pet Docking Sensor  Replacement, Remove the Yellow Wire's Hook: step 8, image 2 of 2
    • This step is optional because removing the wire makes removing the dock sensor easier. You may leave the hook on as long as the yellow wire is unplugged from the circuit board.

    • Remove the hook holding the yellow circuit plug against the lid. Keep the small hook and all screws safely aside for later reassembly.

    • Depending on your model, bObi Pet may have one of two hooks holding the yellow wire. In this case, remove and keep both aside for reassembly.

  9. bObi Pet Docking Sensor  Replacement, Remove the Bumper's Screws: step 9, image 1 of 3 bObi Pet Docking Sensor  Replacement, Remove the Bumper's Screws: step 9, image 2 of 3 bObi Pet Docking Sensor  Replacement, Remove the Bumper's Screws: step 9, image 3 of 3
    • Next, remove the 4 screws connecting the bumper to bObi Pet’s lid.

    • You may nudge two of the oblong wall sensors out of their spot on bObi Pet to make room for your screwdriver. Be sure to replace them when done.

  10. bObi Pet Docking Sensor  Replacement, Remove the Bumper: step 10, image 1 of 3 bObi Pet Docking Sensor  Replacement, Remove the Bumper: step 10, image 2 of 3 bObi Pet Docking Sensor  Replacement, Remove the Bumper: step 10, image 3 of 3
    • On the left and right sides of the bumper are bObi Pet’s sensor strips. They connect to the circuit board by red and white wires.

    • If the sensor strips are glued to the inside of the cover, use a tool like a screwdriver to break off the glue.

    • Then, lift the whole bumper up and put it aside while repairing the dock sensor.

  11. bObi Pet Docking Sensor  Replacement, Remove the Dock Sensor: step 11, image 1 of 3 bObi Pet Docking Sensor  Replacement, Remove the Dock Sensor: step 11, image 2 of 3 bObi Pet Docking Sensor  Replacement, Remove the Dock Sensor: step 11, image 3 of 3
    • Remove the dock sensor from the circuit board. Grip the small white tab on the side and pull up.

  12. bObi Pet Docking Sensor  Replacement, Remove the Circuit Board: step 12, image 1 of 3 bObi Pet Docking Sensor  Replacement, Remove the Circuit Board: step 12, image 2 of 3 bObi Pet Docking Sensor  Replacement, Remove the Circuit Board: step 12, image 3 of 3
    • Remove the three screws from the circuit board on bObi Pet's cover.

    • Lift the circuit board out.

    • Lift bObi Pet slightly as you place the new circuit board so it can lie flat.

  13. bObi Pet Docking Sensor  Replacement, Place the New Circuit Board: step 13, image 1 of 3 bObi Pet Docking Sensor  Replacement, Place the New Circuit Board: step 13, image 2 of 3 bObi Pet Docking Sensor  Replacement, Place the New Circuit Board: step 13, image 3 of 3
    • Make sure it lines up with the three screw posts inside bObi Pet and lies down flat against the lid.

    • Then install the 3 screws.

  14. bObi Pet Docking Sensor  Replacement, Attach the New Dock Sensor: step 14, image 1 of 3 bObi Pet Docking Sensor  Replacement, Attach the New Dock Sensor: step 14, image 2 of 3 bObi Pet Docking Sensor  Replacement, Attach the New Dock Sensor: step 14, image 3 of 3
    • Attach the new dock sensor to the circuit board.

    • Then lay the bulb end down in the small space on bObi Pet's cover.

    • Then line up the bumper up with the screw posts on the lid.

  15. bObi Pet Docking Sensor  Replacement, Align the Bumper on bObi Pet: step 15, image 1 of 3 bObi Pet Docking Sensor  Replacement, Align the Bumper on bObi Pet: step 15, image 2 of 3 bObi Pet Docking Sensor  Replacement, Align the Bumper on bObi Pet: step 15, image 3 of 3
    • Make sure the sensor strips slide in behind the screw posts on both ends of the bumper as you align it on bObi Pet.

    • Once the bumper is positioned on the lid, reinstall the 4 screws around the inside of the bumper.

  16. bObi Pet Docking Sensor  Replacement, Secure the Bumper: step 16, image 1 of 3 bObi Pet Docking Sensor  Replacement, Secure the Bumper: step 16, image 2 of 3 bObi Pet Docking Sensor  Replacement, Secure the Bumper: step 16, image 3 of 3
    • Once again, you may nudge 2 of the oblong wall sensors out to allow room for your screwdriver and then replace them when done.

  17. bObi Pet Docking Sensor  Replacement, Secure the Yellow Wire: step 17, image 1 of 2 bObi Pet Docking Sensor  Replacement, Secure the Yellow Wire: step 17, image 2 of 2
    • Next, you’ll need to replace the plastic hook removed previously. Place the yellow wire through it, and line the hook up with the screw post on the cover.

    • When aligned, install the screw on the hook. Then, attach the thick yellow wire to the lower edge of the circuit board.

  18. bObi Pet Docking Sensor  Replacement, Start Connecting the Circuit Plugs: step 18, image 1 of 2 bObi Pet Docking Sensor  Replacement, Start Connecting the Circuit Plugs: step 18, image 2 of 2
    • Continue reconnecting all circuit plugs.

    • In the middle of bObi Pet’s bumper is a circuit plug for one of the 5 wall sensors. Plug this one in at the topmost spot.

  19. bObi Pet Docking Sensor  Replacement, Continue Connecting: step 19, image 1 of 3 bObi Pet Docking Sensor  Replacement, Continue Connecting: step 19, image 2 of 3 bObi Pet Docking Sensor  Replacement, Continue Connecting: step 19, image 3 of 3
    • The rows on each side of the cover circuit board follow the same pattern for installation.

    • The left side of the circuit board has 3 spaces: The top space corresponds to the wall sensor with the shortest wire and no tab on the circuit plug.

    • Just below that is where the leftmost wall sensor plugs in. It has a longer wire and a small white tab on its circuit plug.

    • The space on the very bottom is for bObi Pet’s sensor strips. They have red and white wires.

  20. bObi Pet Docking Sensor  Replacement, Double Check All Wires and Connections: step 20, image 1 of 3 bObi Pet Docking Sensor  Replacement, Double Check All Wires and Connections: step 20, image 2 of 3 bObi Pet Docking Sensor  Replacement, Double Check All Wires and Connections: step 20, image 3 of 3
    • Repeat the previous process for the circuit plugs on the right and double check that all connections are secure.

    • Make sure the the red and white wires are tucked behind the screw posts at the ends of the bumper.

    • Make sure all the wires are tucked behind the black hooks lining the inside of the bumper before closing bObi Pet.

    • For assistance on reassembly, see: Assemble bObi Pet Post-Repair

Conclusion

When finished, see the guide on closing bObi Pet to completely put the cover together: Assemble bObi Pet Post-Repair

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