Introduction
This guide tells you how to replace your Roomba's side brush motor.
Parts
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Flip the Roomba over so that the wheels are facing upwards.
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Unscrew the 6 mm screw from the yellow side brush using a Phillips #2 screwdriver.
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Remove the four 10.1 mm screws from the back cover using a Phillips #2 screwdriver.
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Lift the back cover off to access the gear box.
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Remove the three outer 15 mm screws that hold down the gearbox using a Phillips #2 screwdriver.
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Remove the middle 15 mm screw to release the gearbox using a tri-point Y0 screwdriver.
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Lift the blue side brush gear box out.
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Pry the top of the gear box off.
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Check for debris in the gear box and clean it out if needed.
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Remove the screws holding the motor in place using a Phillips #2 screwdriver.
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Pull the old motor out.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
