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iRobot Roomba 770: The Roomba just goes in circles, how do I fix this?

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 07:47:16 -0700

When my Roomba turns on, it will only spin around in circles and wont go anywhere. How do I fix this?

⟐ Comment deleted 10월 26, 2016 at 7:47 GMT-7

iRobot Roomba 560: roomba 560 got wet and now it doesnt go forward

Sun, 11 Dec 2016 13:29:40 -0700

at first i noticed a broken wheel, so i replaced it.

irobot local dealer says that when it gets wet the motherboard dies and isnt worth fixing (he wants me to buy a new one)

if its a motherboard problem, cant i just change the motherboard? or might it also be a sensor problem?

how do i make sure it is a motherboard issue and not senssor?

Gidon

⟐ Edited 12월 11, 2016 at 13:29 GMT-7

eufy RoboVac G10HYBRID: How to fix a Eufy RoboVac G10 Hybrid that won’t charge and reports low

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:33:24 -0700

How can I fix a Eufy RoboVac G10 Hybrid that stopped charging suddenly?

The vacuum was working normally, but one day it stopped charging completely. When I press the reset button on the bottom, it powers on briefly and says the battery is low and needs to be charged. However, when placed on the charging dock, it does not start charging (no LED change and no charging indication).

What I have already checked:

The charging dock has power
The robot is correctly positioned on the dock
Charging contacts on the dock and the robot are clean
Tried multiple wall outlets

At this point, I would like to know how to repair it, not just identify the cause.

Questions:

What are the recommended repair steps to restore charging?
Is battery replacement usually the correct fix for this issue?
Are there known internal components (fuse, charging board, connector) that commonly fail?
What should be tested first after opening the robot?

Any step-by-step repair guidance would be appreciated.

Thank you.

⟐ Commented 3월 14, 2026 at 5:33 GMT-7

S7 MaxV Ultra: The Vibra-mop isn't working after replacement. Did I miss a step.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 20:06:04 -0700

My S7 MaxV Ultra was giving a Error 27, Vibra-Mop Jammed. It was mopping, but I don't think it was raising the mop when it wasn't mopping. I found the replacement part on AliExpress. The part came in and seemed Identical to the old part. I found a youtube video on taking the robot apart. I replaced the part. Now when I run the robot it doesn't ever activate the mop. It washes the mop at the start of the session, but doesn't after finishing. I also don't see it lowering the mop and the floors aren't wet when it is running. I asked Roborock support but they just want me to send it in. Is there a process to get it to reset or calibrate the new module. Thanks for any responses.

⟐ Answered 2월 09, 2026 at 20:06 GMT-7

Dreame H12: Dreame H12 Dual How to disassemble and clean the engine unit

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 05:50:02 -0700

I accidently vacumed a huge amount of some powder, now I want to open the engine unit and do some dry cleaning inside
Does anyone know how I can disassmble it safely?

⟐ Answer accepted 1월 05, 2026 at 5:50 GMT-7

Ecovacs DEEBOT DN622.11: How do I factory reset the device.

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 09:54:27 -0700

I need to factory reset the device so I can re connect it to my new WiFi. However I cannot find a reset button and holding the play/pause on the remote does nothing.

If I hold the WiFi button in the remote for 3 seconds I get a beep and the WiFi light flashes, but it won’t connect via the app.(I have been using 2.4g)

The manual mode also doesn’t work as the ssid from the device doesn’t show up.

I want to factory reset to start over.

⟐ Commented 9월 08, 2025 at 9:54 GMT-7

iRobot Roomba J7: Roomba is not starting

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 14:28:43 -0700

The Roomba is not starting

The light on top is continuously showing white circle

⟐ Answered 7월 15, 2025 at 14:28 GMT-7

Samsung POWERbot VR9000: Making a strange noise

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 10:17:21 -0700

Samsung power bot vacuum needs service. Where do I send it to get fixed?

⟐ Answered 7월 10, 2025 at 10:17 GMT-7

Samsung POWERbot VR9000: How do I delete floor plans in the app?

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 10:14:53 -0700

I have 6 floor plans in the app five of which are no good. Every time I try to pick the one I want it switches back to one I don't want.

⟐ Answered 7월 10, 2025 at 10:14 GMT-7

Moneual MR6550: Vacuum turns off after leaving charging station.

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 12:26:10 -0700

The vacuum starts up and says it’s charging, but once it is fully charged and leaves the station, it just shuts off. I tried a new battery and that’s not it either.

⟐ Answered 2월 28, 2025 at 12:26 GMT-7

Eufy RoboVac G30: My dust bin has fallen out two days in a row.

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 04:14:03 -0700

Out robovac runs at night. For the last two mornings when I get up the dust collector bin is in the middle of the floor. The robovac is docked and charging. Any ideas what the problem could be?

⟐ Answered 1월 14, 2025 at 4:14 GMT-7

Irobot Roomba 980: How do I fix error code 15

Sat, 23 Nov 2024 09:24:19 -0700

I have rebooted, removed the battery, reset to factory default. Nothing works. Please help.

⟐ Answered 11월 23, 2024 at 9:24 GMT-7

Irobot Roomba 980: I need to have my roomba I for repair

Sat, 23 Nov 2024 09:19:22 -0700

i need to send my 980 roomba in for repair.

⟐ Answered 11월 23, 2024 at 9:19 GMT-7

iRobot Roomba 650: Roomba ignores virtual walls

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:35:13 -0700

Roomba 650 ignores virtual wall, but docks OK. I have the VWs that have a two position switch - auto/off.

I have tried new batteries in the VWs and even changed the sensor in the Roomba.

When switched on the VWs blink about every 8 seconds. I have two of them. Could they both be bad?

Yes, VW = virtual wall. The VWs that I have do not have a power button that can be pressed down. They are slide switches and have two settings - OFF and AUTO.

I see no other way to reset them.

⟐ Commented 10월 25, 2024 at 0:35 GMT-7

iRobot Braava Jet M6: Braava m6 not responding; not turning on and buttons don't do anything

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 04:47:48 -0700

I recently bought a used Braava Jet m6, and the robot does not respond. When I put the robot on the home base charging dock, for a few seconds, it lights up white and spins, and then it stops. When I press the "Clean" button, the robot doesn't respond. The same for all the other buttons. The wheels are not jammed and I already tried holding Clean for 30 seconds. It came with 2 batteries but they don't seem to work. The robot gets a little warm on the place where the cleaning pads are mounted. I have no idea what could be the problem, and I appreadiate any help I can get!!

⟐ Answered 10월 11, 2024 at 4:47 GMT-7

Neato Botvac D7 Connected: The robot gets stuck in the startup routine.

Sat, 08 Jun 2024 14:09:06 -0700

hi everyone,
As usual, when I initiate a cleaning cycle, the robot starts moving away from the base. However, after several attempts, the motor begins to spin more forcefully and then abruptly decreases in speed. At a certain point, the robot displays an error message 3000.

I have attempted the following troubleshooting steps without success:

Cleaning the LIDAR sensors.
Performing a system reset.
Deleting the existing map and attempting to create a new one.
Ensuring that the head with lasers is free and not obstructed.

Despite these efforts, the problem persists, and I am uncertain about the next steps to take.

If anyone in the community has encountered a similar issue or has expertise with Neato robot vacuums, I would greatly appreciate any advice or recommendations on how to address this problem.

Thank you in advance for your time and assistance.

⟐ Answered 6월 08, 2024 at 14:09 GMT-7

iRobot Roomba S9 Plus: I am getting Error 9 on Roomba

Sat, 09 Dec 2023 11:53:29 -0700

I am getting error 9 on my S series roomba. Its going in circles. I tapped the bumper nut that doesnt help

⟐ Answered 12월 09, 2023 at 11:53 GMT-7

iRobot Roomba e5: Brush bin green lever broke off

Sun, 12 Nov 2023 05:46:08 -0700

Can the brush bin be replaced if the green lever is broken off?

⟐ Answered 11월 12, 2023 at 5:46 GMT-7

iRobot Roomba 615: Battery not charging at any base

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 14:02:42 -0700

Ok...so..
The battery isn't charging when at the homebase.
So...I took it to a base that I know works as I have 3 roombas with each their own charging station.
Still not charging but the roomba that goes to this base does charge.
Cleaned off the contacts - failed
Reset the roomba - done but still won't charge.
Took the battery out of the failed roomba and installed it in another one of my other roombas - battery charges. I put the battery back in the original roomba - fails - no charging.
For the hell of it I ordered another battery - failed - still won't charge.
Placed new battery in other roomba - works- battery charges.
I know it's making contact with the base because when the defective roomba moves to the charger it stops BUT the light stays green ( doesn't flash orange to indicate charging is active) The battery indicator slow flashes but then it disappears along with the green lit power button telling me no charging is happening.
I checked the contact pins and they are secure. No movement.

So...What say you guys?

⟐ Commented 9월 07, 2023 at 14:02 GMT-7

iRobot Roomba 650: Side Brush Motor not working

Sat, 05 Aug 2023 08:07:43 -0700

Replaced the side brush motor, and it still doesn't turn. What is wrong?

⟐ Answer accepted 8월 05, 2023 at 8:07 GMT-7