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iRobot Roomba 890 Charging Contacts Replacement

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  1. iRobot Roomba 890 Charging Contacts Replacement, Charging Contacts: step 1, image 1 of 2 iRobot Roomba 890 Charging Contacts Replacement, Charging Contacts: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to remove the 7.7 mm screw.

    • Remove the yellow brush head.

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  2. iRobot Roomba 890 Charging Contacts Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Place the Roomba facedown, with its bottom facing you.

    • Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to remove the two 11 mm screws.

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  3. iRobot Roomba 890 Charging Contacts Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the battery plate.

    • Remove the battery by pulling directly up on the grey pull tabs.

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    • Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to remove the four 11 mm screws.

    • Remove the bottom plate of the Roomba.

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    • Turn Roomba face up.

    • Remove the dustbin by pressing the release button on the top side of the Roomba and pulling it straight out.

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    • Using the opening tool, remove retaining band.

    • Use the removal tool to remove the face plate as well.

    • Pry up slowly around the edges to prevent damage to the plastic components.

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    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the two 9.5 mm handle screws.

    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the fourteen 9.5 mm top plate screws.

    • Lift the top plate off.

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    • Locate the charging contact wire connection to the motherboard.

    • Release the connector.

    • Pull gently on the white plug, not the wires themselves.

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  10. iRobot Roomba 890 Charging Contacts Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the four 9.3 mm bumper sensor screws.

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  11. iRobot Roomba 890 Charging Contacts Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the two 9.3 mm screws holding the charging contact backings in place.

    • Remove the charging contact backings.

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  12. iRobot Roomba 890 Charging Contacts Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Use the iFixit opening tool to gently pry down on the charging contact, on the side closest to the cliff sensor.

    • With the charging contact dislodged, pull it through the Roomba housing.

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Conclusion

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

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