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iRobot Roomba 770 Side Brush Motor Replacement

Introduction

The side brush is responsible for cleaning the baseboard or the sides of objects it encounters.

What you need

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    • Flip the Roomba over so that the wheels are facing up and the dust tray is closest to you.

    • Using the J1 Phillips screwdriver, locate and unscrew the two 11mm phillips screws above the brushes on the battery panel.

    • Remove the plastic plate from the battery box.

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  2. iRobot Roomba 770 Side Brush Motor Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 iRobot Roomba 770 Side Brush Motor Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Locate the 2 green tabs on the left and right of the big yellow battery.

    • Grab the tabs with your hands and lift straight upward.

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  4. iRobot Roomba 770 Side Brush Motor Replacement, Side Brush Motor: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Using the J1 Philips Screwdriver, remove the 15.5 mm screw located in the center of the side brush.

    • Remove the brush by pulling upwards.

    • Do not lean directly over the brush when attempting to remove. Removing the brush requires a firm pull and may release suddenly.

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  5. iRobot Roomba 770 Side Brush Motor Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 iRobot Roomba 770 Side Brush Motor Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Using the J1 Philips Screwdriver, remove the two 15.5 mm screws located on the bottom of the plate covering the bottom of the roomba.

    • Lift upwards to remove the bottom plate.

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    • Using the J1 Philips Screwdriver, remove the two gold 15.5 mm screws located on the blue plastic module the side brush had previously been attached too.

    • Lift the blue module upwards. The module contains the motor for the side brush.

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Conclusion

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

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Ashley Woods

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Cal Poly, Team 15-3, Livingston Fall 2016 Member of Cal Poly, Team 15-3, Livingston Fall 2016

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