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iRobot Roomba 690 Battery Replacement

Introduction

After extensive use, you may need to replace the battery for your iRobot Roomba 690 due to it failing to charge or because of frequent overheating. The following guide explains how this can be accomplished. Additionally, this process is sometimes necessary when performing other maintenance, as it is dangerous to work on other electrical components with a live battery is connected to the device. Removing a battery that is functional and undamaged should not present any major hazards.

What you need

  1. iRobot Roomba 690 Battery Replacement, Spinning Brush: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Place the Roomba upside down so that the wheels and brushes are facing upward.

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  2. iRobot Roomba 690 Battery Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 iRobot Roomba 690 Battery Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 iRobot Roomba 690 Battery Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Loosen the captive screw in the spinning brush using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • Remove the spinning brush from the vacuum.

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  4. iRobot Roomba 690 Battery Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the four 6.4 mm screws from the bottom of the Roomba using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • They are labeled with triangular arrows next to them on the cover.

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  5. iRobot Roomba 690 Battery Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the bottom cover up from the rest of the Roomba.

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  6. iRobot Roomba 690 Battery Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 iRobot Roomba 690 Battery Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 iRobot Roomba 690 Battery Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Lift out the battery by pulling up on the two flexible tabs that are attached to the left and right sides.

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Conclusion

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

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2 Guide Comments

Thanks, super easy and great pictorial instruction.

Faythe2Faythe - Reply Share

Yes, this is very easy. Now, how about replacing the old batteries in the battery pack for new ones?

I know that it can be done but so far the experts show replacement of the sealed battery pack.

Miguel Pérez - Reply Share

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