Maintenance
To keep Roomba running at peak performance, it is recommended that you perform the following maintenance regularly:
Replaceable Modules
Roomba has a number of modules that can be replaced, including its drive wheels, side brush, main cleaning head, vacuum bin, caster wheel and battery.
1Remove and empty Roomba’s bin
Press button and pull to remove bin
2Clean Roomba’s filter compartment
A. Clean or replace filter*
Empty bin
3Clean Roomba’s brushes
A.Remove brush guard by pulling both yellow tabs
B. Remove brush caps and use scissors
to cut any hair wrapped around the brush. Use the Roomba cleaning tool to comb hair from brush.
Brush caps
To access Roomba’s replaceable modules, remove the bottom cover of Roomba by removing the 4 screws on the bottom of Roomba and the side brush.
Refer to the table below to determine the part number of each replaceable module.
Bottom cover 
Left wheel module
Right wheel module
Side brush module
B. Clean filter compartment
*Replace filter every 2 months
C. Remove and clean hair and dirt from Roomba’s brush bearings.
Brushes 
Brush bearings
Brush |
caps |
Cleaning head module 
Battery
Vacuum bin module
Front caster wheel
Chassis
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Tip: Bin emptying and brush cleaning should be done after every
Tip: If you notice Roomba picking up less debris from your floor, empty the bin and clean the brushes.
Excessive build up of hair in Roomba’s brushes and bearings can permanently damage Roomba. Inspect brush bearings regularly.
Do not attempt to run Roomba without the bearings. If you misplace Roomba’s brush bearings, contact iRobot Customer Care for replacement bearings.
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Replaceable cover
Part Name | Part Number |
Side brush module | 17729 |
Right wheel module | 17732 |
Left wheel module | 17731 |
Cleaning head module | 17728 |
Vacuum bin module | 17733 |
Battery | 80501 |
Front caster wheel | 18103 |
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