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Introduction |
| This guide will show you how to remove and replace the battery for your iRobot Roomba 630. | | | The battery for your Roomba can be found on the bottom side, between the two main wheels and the main brush. | | | It's a 12 NiMH, nickel-based battery that iRobot claims can run for up to 2 hours. Based on estimates, will last about 400 charges. | | | How you handle your battery will affect it's longevity, both in run-time and in time between replacements. | | | To increase longevity: | | Clean brushes regularly to avoid buildup that makes the battery work harder to turn them. | | | Keep it charged and use it often | | For the Roomba's nickel-based (not lithium ion like smartphones) batteries, keep the unit charging whenever you're not using it, but don't leave it in the dock for days at a time. | | | Exhaust the battery | | Run the vacuum until the battery dies, then charge it to full. | | | Keep it cool | To increase the battery's longevity, store your robotRoomba in a cool, dry place. The unit should stay out of direct sunlight, where heat could damage the battery. |
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