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bObi Pet Side Brush Motor Replacement

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  1. bObi Pet Side Brush Motor  Replacement, Turn bObi Pet Off: step 1, image 1 of 3 bObi Pet Side Brush Motor  Replacement, Turn bObi Pet Off: step 1, image 2 of 3 bObi Pet Side Brush Motor  Replacement, Turn bObi Pet Off: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Before we get started, turn bObi Pet OFF and flip her over onto a flat surface.

    • Next, remove bObi Pet's dustbin. Grip the small tab on the back of the bin, and pull to remove.

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  2. bObi Pet Side Brush Motor  Replacement, Remove the Front Wheel: step 2, image 1 of 2 bObi Pet Side Brush Motor  Replacement, Remove the Front Wheel: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Grip the front wheel and pull straight up, using the screwdriver for leverage.

    • The wheel will pop out and you will see two screws beneath it.

    • There is a larger screw set deeper in the wheel compartment. Use the screwdriver to remove it.

    • Remember to keep all screws and parts removed from bObi Pet safely aside during the repair. They may be needed for re-assembly.

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  3. bObi Pet Side Brush Motor  Replacement, Remove the Dustbin's Holders: step 3, image 1 of 3 bObi Pet Side Brush Motor  Replacement, Remove the Dustbin's Holders: step 3, image 2 of 3 bObi Pet Side Brush Motor  Replacement, Remove the Dustbin's Holders: step 3, image 3 of 3
    • Remove the screws on both sides of bObi Pet’s dustbin. Then, remove the corner pieces that were held down by the screws.

    • Grip the brush compartment and pull down to reveal two screws on a red fastener.

    • Remove them with the screwdriver.

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  4. bObi Pet Side Brush Motor  Replacement, Remove the Main Brush Attachment: step 4, image 1 of 3 bObi Pet Side Brush Motor  Replacement, Remove the Main Brush Attachment: step 4, image 2 of 3 bObi Pet Side Brush Motor  Replacement, Remove the Main Brush Attachment: step 4, image 3 of 3
    • Pull the brush compartment up until the fastener is freed from bObi Pet. Then, detach the brush compartment's circuit plug and set it aside.

    • Remove the 4 screws located beneath the brush compartment.

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  5. bObi Pet Side Brush Motor  Replacement, Remove the Cover Screws: step 5, image 1 of 2 bObi Pet Side Brush Motor  Replacement, Remove the Cover Screws: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the 2 screws on the dustbin’s red fastener.

    • Remove the fastener and set it aside for reassembly.

    • The cover is no longer secured, so carefully flip bObi Pet onto her wheels.

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  6. bObi Pet Side Brush Motor  Replacement, Detach the Cover: step 6, image 1 of 3 bObi Pet Side Brush Motor  Replacement, Detach the Cover: step 6, image 2 of 3 bObi Pet Side Brush Motor  Replacement, Detach the Cover: step 6, image 3 of 3
    • Lift the cover to reveal the main board underneath.

    • Remove the two circuit plugs connecting the lid to the mainboard.

    • bObi Pet's cover is entirely separated, and you may now access any of her internal parts for replacement.

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  7. bObi Pet Side Brush Motor  Replacement, Unplug the Side Brush Motor: step 7, image 1 of 3 bObi Pet Side Brush Motor  Replacement, Unplug the Side Brush Motor: step 7, image 2 of 3 bObi Pet Side Brush Motor  Replacement, Unplug the Side Brush Motor: step 7, image 3 of 3
    • The side brush motor is attached to the right side of the mainboard by one red and black twisted wire.

    • Press the small white tab and pull to unplug it from the mainboard.

    • If there is glue holding the wire onto bObi Pet, you may scrape it off using your screwdriver.

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  8. bObi Pet Side Brush Motor  Replacement, Remove bObi Pet's Side Brush Motor: step 8, image 1 of 3 bObi Pet Side Brush Motor  Replacement, Remove bObi Pet's Side Brush Motor: step 8, image 2 of 3 bObi Pet Side Brush Motor  Replacement, Remove bObi Pet's Side Brush Motor: step 8, image 3 of 3
    • Next remove the 3 screws holding the side brush motor onto bObi Pet.

    • Then lift the motor straight up to remove.

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  9. bObi Pet Side Brush Motor  Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 3 bObi Pet Side Brush Motor  Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 3 bObi Pet Side Brush Motor  Replacement: step 9, image 3 of 3
    • Line up the replacement motor with the screw posts and push it down so it lies flat.

    • Next, reinstall the 3 screws.

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  10. bObi Pet Side Brush Motor  Replacement, Plug in the New Motor: step 10, image 1 of 2 bObi Pet Side Brush Motor  Replacement, Plug in the New Motor: step 10, image 2 of 2
    • Lastly, attach the circuit plug to the mainboard and you’ll be ready to close the cover.

    • See bObi Pet's re-assembly guide to complete this repair: Assemble bObi Pet Post-Repair

    • After re-assembling bObi Pet, remember to re-attach the side brush on the newly installed motor.

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Conclusion

To reassemble bObi Pet, follow this guide:

Assemble bObi Pet Post-Repair

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