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iRobot Roomba 551 Side Brush Motor Replacement

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This guide explains how to remove the side brush motor from your Roomba.

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    • Place your Roomba upside-down on a hard surface.

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    • While holding the side brush in place, use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the 4.5mm screw from the center of the brush.

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    • Gently pull upwards on the brush to remove it.

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    • Rotate the Roomba upside-down so the bottom is facing towards you.

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    • Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the captive screws that hold the bottom plate in place.

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    • Carefully lift the bottom plate.

    • The battery is only secured in place by the bottom plate, and may fall out once the bottom plate is removed.

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    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the two captive mounting screws on the side wheel motor assembly.

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    • Gently pull on motor assembly to remove.

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

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