iRobot Roomba 551 Brush Case Replacement

Remove the brush case on your Roomba.

Written By: John McTigue

Introduction

This guide explains how to remove the brush case from your Roomba.

Tools Required:

Phillips #1 Screwdriver (1)
Phillips #2 Screwdriver (1)

Step 1: Side Brush

Place your Roomba upside-down on a hard surface.

Visual: The underside of the iRobot Roomba 551 is shown, with the side brush assembly visible.

Step 2

While holding the side brush in place, use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the 4.5mm screw from the center of the brush.

Visual: A hand is using a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove a 4.5mm screw from the center of the side brush.

Step 3

Gently pull upwards on the brush to remove it.

Visual: A hand is shown gently pulling the side brush upwards to detach it.

Step 4: Bottom Plate

Rotate the Roomba upside-down so the bottom is facing towards you.

Visual: The Roomba is now oriented with its bottom surface facing the viewer.

Step 5

Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the captive screws that hold the bottom plate in place.

Visual: The underside of the Roomba is shown. Several screws securing the bottom plate are visible. A hand is using a Phillips #2 screwdriver to remove one of these screws.

Step 6

Carefully lift the bottom plate.

The battery is only secured in place by the bottom plate, and may fall out once the bottom plate is removed.

Visual: Hands are carefully lifting the bottom plate, revealing the battery pack underneath.

Step 7: iRobot Roomba 551 Dirt Bin Replacement

Push on the dirt bin release button, and pull gently.

Visual: A hand is pressing the release button on the Roomba's dirt bin and beginning to pull it out.

Step 8: Brush Case

Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to loosen the 4 captive screws around the case.

Visual: The main brush case area on the Roomba's underside is shown. Four screws surrounding the brush case are visible. A hand is using a Phillips #1 screwdriver to loosen one of these screws.

Step 9

Grab the brush case and pull upwards to remove.

Visual: Hands are gripping the brush case and pulling it upwards to remove it from the Roomba.

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

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