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Roborock S5 Series Sidebrush Motor Replacement

Introduction

Replace a Roborock S5 side brush motor to fix the small three-pronged brush on the side when it no longer spins.

What you need

  1. Roborock S5 Series Sidebrush Motor Replacement, Side Brush: step 1, image 1 of 2 Roborock S5 Series Sidebrush Motor Replacement, Side Brush: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Power down your Roborock and place it upside down on a flat work surface.

    • Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to loosen the captive screw holding the side brush in place.

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  2. Roborock S5 Series Sidebrush Motor Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Gently lift the side brush away from the robot vacuum.

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  4. Roborock S5 Series Sidebrush Motor Replacement, Remove the bottom lid: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 7 screws holding the bottom lid in place.

    • Lift off the bottom lid.

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  5. Roborock S5 Series Sidebrush Motor Replacement, Remove gearbox with motor: step 4, image 1 of 2 Roborock S5 Series Sidebrush Motor Replacement, Remove gearbox with motor: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the 3 screws holding the gearbox in place and lift it out.

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  6. Roborock S5 Series Sidebrush Motor Replacement, Open the gearbox: step 5, image 1 of 2 Roborock S5 Series Sidebrush Motor Replacement, Open the gearbox: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the 2 screws of the gearbox.

    • Carefully lift of the lid (try not to break the clip or loose the gears)

    • Pull the 2 white plastic gear wheels off to the top (potentially inspect those for damage while it's open anyway).

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  7. Roborock S5 Series Sidebrush Motor Replacement, Remove the motor: step 6, image 1 of 2 Roborock S5 Series Sidebrush Motor Replacement, Remove the motor: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Check the orientation on the motor by looking at it from the back. Note the TP1 and TP2 markers on the PCB.

    • Remove 2 screws holding the motor in place.

    • Pull it off to the back.

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Conclusion

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

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