iRobot Roomba 980 Rear Wheels

Written By: Ernesto Rodriguez Romero
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iRobot Roomba 980 Rear Wheels

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

6

Time Required

15 - 20 minutes

Introduction

The rear wheel assembly is what propels the roomba. If they become damaged the roomba will begin to move irregularly or not at all.

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    • Flip over the device and remove the two 11.5 mm screws using the Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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    • Unscrew the back plate using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

    • Carefully lift the panel up once the screws are removed.

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    • With both hands, grab the two black tabs on each end of the battery.

    • Pull the tabs upwards to remove the battery.

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    • Loosen the screw on the side brush.

    • Lift the side brush from the device.

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    • Unscrew the (2) 11.5mm screws using the Phillips #1 screwdriver.

    • Carefully remove the plate by lifting it off of the device.

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    • Removing the brush module may ease the removal of the wheel module

    • Locate the (3) 15.8mm gold Phillips #1 screws and unscrew them.

    • Lift the wheel module removing it from the vacuum.

    • Remove the other wheel by repeating these steps.

    Great little guide, thanks! And how well built is Roomba? Really great production design

    Kev Con -

Conclusion

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

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