iRobot Roomba 890 Cleaning Head Replacement

Introduction

During the natural use of an iRobot Roomba, the cleaning head may become worn, or damaged. This guide details the tools and equipment needed to replace an iRobot Roomba 890 cleaning head, as well as the steps required to complete the replacement. These steps reverse after the replacement head is installed, follow the steps in reverse order to reassemble the device.

What you need

Step 1 Cleaning Head

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Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to remove the two 11 mm screws.
Remove the battery cover.

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Step 2

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

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Step 3

Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to remove the one 7.7 mm screw.
Remove the yellow brush head.

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Step 4

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Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to remove the two 11 mm screws.
Lift the baseplate up and off.

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Step 5

To remove the dust collection bin, press the release button on the top side of the Roomba and pull it straight out.

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Step 6

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Press the bright yellow tabs inwards and lift up at the same time to expose the cleaning head.
Remove the main brushes by lifting them up and out of the housing.

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