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iRobot Roomba 551 Brush Case Replacement

Introduction

This guide explains how to remove the brush case from your Roomba.

What you need

  1. iRobot Roomba 551 Brush Case 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 Brush Case 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 Brush Case Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Gently pull upwards on the brush to remove it.

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  5. iRobot Roomba 551 Brush Case 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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  6. iRobot Roomba 551 Brush Case Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 iRobot Roomba 551 Brush Case Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

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

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  7. iRobot Roomba 551 Brush Case 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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  8. iRobot Roomba 551 Brush Case Replacement, iRobot Roomba 551 Dirt Bin Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Push on the dirt bin release button, and pull gently.

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  9. iRobot Roomba 551 Brush Case Replacement, Brush Case: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to loosen the 4 captive screws around the case .

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  10. iRobot Roomba 551 Brush Case Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Grab the brush case and pull upwards to remove.

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Conclusion

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

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