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bObi Pet UV Lamp Replacement

Introduction

Using a Phillips head screwdriver, this tutorial will show you how to open bObi Pet and replace the disinfecting UV lamp.

The video version of this tutorial is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58P04Sti...

What you need

  1. bObi Pet UV Lamp Replacement, Turn bObi Pet Off: step 1, image 1 of 3 bObi Pet UV Lamp Replacement, Turn bObi Pet Off: step 1, image 2 of 3 bObi Pet UV Lamp 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.

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  2. bObi Pet UV Lamp Replacement, Remove the Front Wheel: step 2, image 1 of 2 bObi Pet UV Lamp 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.

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  3. bObi Pet UV Lamp Replacement, Remove the Dustbin's Holders: step 3, image 1 of 3 bObi Pet UV Lamp Replacement, Remove the Dustbin's Holders: step 3, image 2 of 3 bObi Pet UV Lamp 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.

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  4. bObi Pet UV Lamp Replacement, Remove the Main Brush Attachment: step 4, image 1 of 3 bObi Pet UV Lamp Replacement, Remove the Main Brush Attachment: step 4, image 2 of 3 bObi Pet UV Lamp 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.

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  6. bObi Pet UV Lamp Replacement, Remove the Cover Screws: step 5, image 1 of 2 bObi Pet UV Lamp 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.

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  7. bObi Pet UV Lamp Replacement, Detach the Cover: step 6, image 1 of 3 bObi Pet UV Lamp Replacement, Detach the Cover: step 6, image 2 of 3 bObi Pet UV Lamp 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.

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  8. bObi Pet UV Lamp Replacement, Unplug the Lamp: step 7, image 1 of 2 bObi Pet UV Lamp Replacement, Unplug the Lamp: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • The UV lamp connects to bObi Pet’s left side.

    • Remove the small, red-and-black-wired circuit plug, and break off any glue holding it in place.

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  9. bObi Pet UV Lamp Replacement, Remove the Circuit Board Cover: step 8, image 1 of 3 bObi Pet UV Lamp Replacement, Remove the Circuit Board Cover: step 8, image 2 of 3 bObi Pet UV Lamp Replacement, Remove the Circuit Board Cover: step 8, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the 2 screws on the black circuit cover.

    • Lift the black cover up to expose the small circuit board for bObi Pet’s UV lamp.

    • Then, slide the circuit board up to remove.

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  10. bObi Pet UV Lamp Replacement, Remove the Lamp: step 9, image 1 of 3 bObi Pet UV Lamp Replacement, Remove the Lamp: step 9, image 2 of 3 bObi Pet UV Lamp Replacement, Remove the Lamp: step 9, image 3 of 3

    • Next, remove the 2 screws on the UV lamp.

    • Gently push the UV lamp out of its spot from underneath.

    • Then, lift out the whole lamp, including the cover plate.

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  11. bObi Pet UV Lamp Replacement, Place the New UV Lamp: step 10, image 1 of 3 bObi Pet UV Lamp Replacement, Place the New UV Lamp: step 10, image 2 of 3 bObi Pet UV Lamp Replacement, Place the New UV Lamp: step 10, image 3 of 3

    • Lay the replacement lamp in the empty space. Place the cover plate in first, then the lightbulb on top.

    • Once the lamp lies flat, install its 2 screws.

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  12. bObi Pet UV Lamp Replacement, Replace the Circuit Board Cover: step 11, image 1 of 3 bObi Pet UV Lamp Replacement, Replace the Circuit Board Cover: step 11, image 2 of 3 bObi Pet UV Lamp Replacement, Replace the Circuit Board Cover: step 11, image 3 of 3

    • Slide the new circuit board down into its holder and replace the black cover.

    • Be sure to tuck the lamp’s wires through the indentations at the bottom of the cover before installing its 2 screws.

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  13. bObi Pet UV Lamp Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 2 bObi Pet UV Lamp Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 2

    • Attach the lamp's circuit plug to the main board and you'll be ready to close bObi Pet's cover.

    • See this guide for help re-assembling bObi Pet: Assemble bObi Pet Post-Repair

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Conclusion

To put bObi Pet back together, refer to this guide: Assemble bObi Pet Post-Repair

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