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iRobot Roomba 980 Rear Wheels

Introduction

The rear wheel assembly is what propels the roomba. If they become damaged the roomba will begin to move irregularly or not at all.

What you need

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    • Flip over the device and remove the two 11.5 mm screws using the Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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    • Unscrew the back plate using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

    • Carefully lift the panel up once the screws are removed.

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    • With both hands, grab the two black tabs on each end of the battery.

    • Pull the tabs upwards to remove the battery.

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    • Loosen the screw on the side brush.

    • Lift the side brush from the device.

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    • Unscrew the (2) 11.5mm screws using the Phillips #1 screwdriver.

    • Carefully remove the plate by lifting it off of the device.

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    • Removing the brush module may ease the removal of the wheel module

    • Locate the (3) 15.8mm gold Phillips #1 screws and unscrew them.

    • Lift the wheel module removing it from the vacuum.

    • Remove the other wheel by repeating these steps.

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Conclusion

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

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