Introduzione
Is your iRobot Roomba i7 not moving? Is it moving but constantly turning in circles? Is your device moving much slower than usual? To fix this problem, you will need to replace the motorized wheels on the underside of your Roomba. This guide will help you replace the motorized wheels on your iRobot Roomba i7.
The motorized wheels are located on the underside of the iRobot Roomba i7 on both the left and right side of the dual roller rubber brush system. The purpose of these wheels is to move your Roomba around your home as it cleans.
Before you begin using this guide, make sure that your Roomba is turned off and disconnected from the charging station or Home Base.
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Flip the iRobot Roomba i7 so that the underside is facing upwards.
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Using the Philips #1 screwdriver, unscrew the 6.27mm-screw in the center of the side brush.
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After unscrewing the side brush screw, gently pull the brush up, as shown in the picture.
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If the side brush is difficult to pull, use a plastic opening tool to take it out.
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Use the Phillips #1 screwdriver to unscrew the five 6.24mm screws retaining the underside cover.
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Gently lift the underside cover off of your Roomba, exposing the inside components.
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Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, unscrew the two 4.37mm-screws retaining the motorized wheels.
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Lift the motorized wheel out of the Roomba to be replaced.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
5 commenti
This is great but what if you get dental floss wrapped around the wheel axle and the tire is in great shape? I need the next step which is to remove the tire and clean out the wheel hub without having to replace the entire wheel assembly. All the other moving parts are easy to clean out and this one should be, too!
I followed the guide for the 650: Roomba 650 wheel module Disassembly
It's not exactly the same but it is similar. However I found step 8 very hard - as far as I could see the silver cog pins don't come out in the i7 meaning you have less manoeuvering space to get the last cog out. I did eventually manage, but then found that I couldn't get the wheel off. Maybe I just needed more brute force. However by this point there was a bit of wiggle room between the tyre and the wheel and I was able to use a small flathead screwdriver to hold it a few mm open while I scooped out whatever I could inside with another small screwdriver/tweezers/nail scissors. I found the nail scissors particularly useful to snip at coiled around hair in the middle which then came out more easily. Definitely not a quick and easy task but was successful in the end.
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Thank you for the easy to follow and comprehensive instruction. Replaced the wheels on my Roomba i7 with ease!
I would like to know how to take this troubleshooting farther for a new, replacement wheel that still does not move. I have two Roombas and swapping wheels also does not fix the problem. I have a spare set of new wheels at least! But it would be helpful to hear advice for the next step from a pro. Thanks.