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iRobot Roomba 551 Battery Replacement

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Time Required: 5 - 10 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
iRobot Roomba 551  Battery Replacement

Introduction

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The battery is quite simple to replace in a Roomba, and only requires removing the side brush and bottom plate before it can be accessed.

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

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    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.

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

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    1. 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.

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      • Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the captive screws that hold the bottom plate in place.

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    3. 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.

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      • Lift and remove the old battery by pulling the tabs on both sides.

      • Gently replace with a new battery.

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Conclusion

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

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