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iRobot Roomba Battery Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace a worn-out or dead battery in your Roomba.

If your battery is swollen, take appropriate precautions.

What you need

  1. iRobot Roomba Battery Replacement, Loosen the edge brush screw: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Make sure your Roomba is turned off and flip it over to access its underside.

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the single captive screw securing the edge-sweeping brush. Make sure to keep the brush from rotating while screwing.

    • This screw is a captive screw and therefore not removable.

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  2. iRobot Roomba Battery Replacement, Remove the edge brush: step 2, image 1 of 2 iRobot Roomba Battery Replacement, Remove the edge brush: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Use your fingers to gather all three brush arms and grab them simultaneously.

    • Steadily pull upwards to release the brush from its hexagonal axle. You can gently rock it back and forth if it sits too tight.

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  4. iRobot Roomba Battery Replacement, Loosen the bottom screws: step 3, image 1 of 2 iRobot Roomba Battery Replacement, Loosen the bottom screws: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the five captive screws that hold the bottom plate in place.

    • Those screws are captive screws and therefore not removable.

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  5. iRobot Roomba Battery Replacement, Remove the bottom plate: step 4, image 1 of 3 iRobot Roomba Battery Replacement, Remove the bottom plate: step 4, image 2 of 3 iRobot Roomba Battery Replacement, Remove the bottom plate: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Grab the bottom plate with your hand and remove it by lifting it straight up to reveal the battery.

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  6. iRobot Roomba Battery Replacement, Unlatch and remove the battery: step 5, image 1 of 3 iRobot Roomba Battery Replacement, Unlatch and remove the battery: step 5, image 2 of 3 iRobot Roomba Battery Replacement, Unlatch and remove the battery: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Use your finger to bend the plastic clip and unlatch the battery.

    • Grab the battery with your hand and lift it straight up from inside its recess to remove it.

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Conclusion

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

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.

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