iRobot Roomba 880 Cleaning Head Replacement
Replacement guide for the cleaning head in the Roomba 880
Written By: Allie Ahern
Introduction
This guide will show you how to replace the whole Cleaning Head in the Roomba 880, which houses the Debris Extractors.
Tools Required:
- Phillips #1 Screwdriver
- Flathead Screwdriver
Step 1: Prepare the Roomba
Begin by flipping the Roomba over so the wheel-side is facing up.
Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, loosen the four 15 mm screws. Two of these screws are located on the battery door, and the other two are on the bottom panel.
Remove the battery door by pulling it straight up from the two indents located above the screws.
Step 2: Remove the Side Brush
Using a flathead screwdriver, loosen the screw on the top of the side brush.
Remove the side brush.
[Information] The bottom panel cannot be removed without first removing the side brush, so ensure this step is completed.
Step 3: Remove the Bottom Panel
Pull up on the bottom panel to remove it from the Roomba.
Step 4: Remove the Dust Bin
Reach underneath the dust bin, press the bin removal button, and pull the dust bin out.
[Information] The bin removal button is located on the top edge of the bin.
Step 5: Unscrew the Cleaning Head
Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the four 10 mm screws securing the cleaning head assembly.
Step 6: Remove the Cleaning Head
Remove the cleaning head by grabbing the two protruding tabs and pulling straight up.
Reassembly
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.