iRobot Roomba 551 Brushes Replacement
Remove brushes from your iRobot Roomba 551.
Written By: John McTigue
Introduction
This guide explains how to remove the brushes from your iRobot Roomba 551, either for replacement or cleaning.
Tools Required:
- Phillips #1 Screwdriver (1)
- Phillips #2 Screwdriver (1)
Step 1: Place Roomba Upside Down
Place your Roomba upside-down on a hard surface.
Description of visual: The underside of the iRobot Roomba 551 is shown. Hands are visible, one holding a yellow tab to assist in brush removal. The Roomba is placed upside down on a surface.
Step 2: Remove Side Brush Screw
While holding the side brush in place, use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the 4.5mm screw from the center of the brush.
Description of visual: The underside of the iRobot Roomba 551 is shown. A hand is using a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove a 4.5mm screw from the center of the side brush.
Step 3: Lift Side Brush
Gently pull upwards on the brush to remove it.
Description of visual: A hand is shown gently pulling the side brush upwards from the Roomba.
Step 4: Access Bottom Plate
Rotate the Roomba upside-down so the bottom is facing towards you.
Description of visual: The underside of the Roomba is shown, indicating the next step involves accessing the bottom plate.
Step 5: Remove Bottom Plate Screws
Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the captive screws that hold the bottom plate in place.
Description of visual: Two images show the underside of the Roomba. Hands are using a Phillips #2 screwdriver to remove screws securing the bottom plate.
Step 6: Lift Bottom Plate
Carefully lift the bottom plate.
Caution: The battery is only secured in place by the bottom plate, and may fall out once the bottom plate is removed.
Description of visual: Hands are shown carefully lifting the bottom plate of the Roomba, revealing the battery pack underneath.
Step 7: Open Brush Cage
Pinch the yellow tabs on the sides of the brush cage and lift up to open.
Description of visual: Two images show hands pinching yellow tabs on the brush cage and lifting it open.
Step 8: Remove Brushes
Grab each brush and lift upwards to remove.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Description of visual: Three images show hands grabbing the brushes and lifting them upwards to remove them from the Roomba.
