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iRobot Roomba 551 Battery Replacement

What you need

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

  2. iRobot Roomba 551  Battery Replacement: 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.

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

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

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

  6. iRobot Roomba 551  Battery Replacement: 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.

  7. iRobot Roomba 551  Battery Replacement, Battery: step 7, image 1 of 2 iRobot Roomba 551  Battery Replacement, Battery: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • Lift and remove the old battery by pulling the tabs on both sides.

    • Gently replace with a new battery.

Conclusion

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

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Thank you Deborah!

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