iRobot Roomba 4160 Spinning Edge Brush Replacement
This guide will show you how to successfully replace the spinning edge brush on a Roomba 4160.
Written By: Garrett Rasmussen
Image Description: The underside of an iRobot Roomba 4160 is visible, showing the spinning edge brush area. Contact information for iRobot customer support is also displayed.
Introduction
The spinning edge brush is located on the edge of the Roomba. It brushes dirt and hair into the center of the vacuum where it can easily be picked up. If the vacuum is not picking up the dirt on the edge of the vacuum's path, the spinning edge brush may not be working properly.
Tools Required:
- ? Phillips #1 Screwdriver (1)
Step 1 - Battery
⚠️ Make sure the Roomba is turned off to avoid an electric shock.
Turn the Roomba upside down, and place it so that the underside is exposed. The wheels and brushes should be visible.
Image Description: The underside of the Roomba 4160 is displayed, showing the battery pack.
⚠️ Do not attempt to open up the yellow battery pack. You may get shocked or burned by the battery acid.
Step 2
Image Description: Two images show hands manipulating the yellow battery pack to release it from the Roomba.
- Identify the yellow plastic rectangular battery, directly to the right of the spinning brush.
- Place your index fingers on the small rectangular plastic tabs on both sides of the battery. Push the tabs in until the battery comes loose.
- Pull battery out using your fingers.
⚠️ Do not attempt to open up the yellow battery pack. You may get shocked or burned by the battery acid.
Step 3 - Spinning Edge Brush
Image Description: Two images show the spinning edge brush area. The first highlights the screw holding the brush. The second shows a screwdriver removing the screw.
- Locate the spinning brush that is directly to the left of the rectangular pocket for the battery pack.
- Unscrew the 7.2mm Phillips #1 screw from the spinning brush.
Step 4
Image Description: A hand is shown gently pulling the spinning brush upwards to remove it.
- Gently pull the spinning brush upwards to remove it.
Reassembly
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
