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iRobot Roomba 690: My roomba circles and goes backwards like it doesn’t know what to do.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 18:39:54 -0700

My roomba 690 goes backwards and circles like it doesn’t know what to do. I’ve replaced new cliff sensors, wheels, bumper sensors, IR sensor, and the rim that has the tiny bulbs. I’ve reset it and am wondering is it most likely the mother board? Could it be the battery? Any help would be appreciated.

Deebot T8: Dtof Sensor Access for Repair

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 19:31:05 -0700

How can I take this thing apart to get to the Dtof sensor?

iRobot Roomba 690: Replacement Battery for iRobot Roomba 690?

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 11:08:11 -0700

Hey Fixers,

I am looking for the replacement battery for the iRobot Roomba 690. The iFixit site has a battery for the 691, but I’m not sure if it’s the same format since the 691 originally spec’d to have a 60 minute runtime and the 690 has a 90 minute runtime.

Does anyone know if the iFixit battery is the same as the 90 minute Li-ion from iRobot? Thanks!

iRobot’s official site lists:

Roomba® 1800 Lithium Ion Battery, Item # 4502233, $89.99, but no further battery specs.

iFixit’s site lists:

iRobot Roomba Battery for 680, 681, and 691, Item code: IF361-012-1, $59.99

Part #: 4502233, 4374392

Watt Hours: 74.88 Wh

Voltage: 14.4 V

Milliamp Hours: 5200 mAh

⟐ Edited 12월 29, 2023 at 11:08 GMT-7

iRobot Roomba 655 Pet Series: Error 3 while trying to charge the battery.

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 10:46:46 -0700

The battery is not getting charged. It shows error 3 while trying to charge. I have tried to reset the program by simultaneously pressing the 2 buttons for over 10 seconds as recommended. The error 3 shows up when trying to charge.

The problem started after changing the battery. I was able to charge 3 or 4 times after changing the battery. I was advised to clean the contacts which I did but the error 3 still shows.

⟐ Edited by author 4월 28, 2020 at 10:46 GMT-7

Samsung POWERbot R7070: Powerbot won't turn on at all

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 17:03:15 -0700

I have had my Powerbot R7070 for a bit over a year now, so it’s no longer covered by warranty.

Recently it stopped turning on, and I was told the problem would likely be with the battery. So, I ordered a new battery and replaced it.

The powerbot still won’t turn on.

I have followed directions on samsung’s support website, about letting it charge for a while, then toggling the emergency switch off and back on, then holding down the start button, but there’s no indication of the powerbot getting any power.

I also checked the charging dock’s charging pins with a multimeter, and it seems to be working fine, so something is wrong with the vacuum itself.

Any ideas?

⟐ Commented 6월 16, 2019 at 17:03 GMT-7

Yujin Robot iCLEBO Arte: Why is one wheel turning with friction?

Fri, 15 Mar 2019 21:17:26 -0700

One wheel turns with much more friction than the other. Because these two side wheels don’t come out of the robot, it’s hard to inspect the wheel fully. I’ve cleaned away all debris that I have access to and can see, but still it turns poorly. Every time I try to use the robot, I get the error message C4. Is there anything I can do?

RYDIS H68 Pro: Keeps saying Check Main brush

Tue, 05 Feb 2019 21:39:25 -0700

It would not vacuum. Keeps telling me to check main brush. No hair nothing stuck what do I do ?

iRobot Roomba 655 Pet Series: Why Roma goes around in circles

Sun, 03 Feb 2019 17:26:48 -0700

Roomba won’t go forward

⟐ Edited 2월 03, 2019 at 17:26 GMT-7

iRobot Roomba 770: battery will not charge charge error 5

Wed, 26 Sep 2018 11:21:56 -0700

Charging error 5, will not charge in dock or directly plugged in. Scraped contacts and replaced battery.

Thanks

Jordan

⟐ Commented 9월 26, 2018 at 11:21 GMT-7

iRobot Roomba 655 Pet Series: My roomba makes a clicking noise and dosent charge

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 17:34:15 -0700

My roomba dosent charge.I dock in but it makes a clicking sound and keeps blinking and dosent charge.

⟐ Commented 6월 28, 2018 at 17:34 GMT-7

iRobot Roomba 561: Why won't my roomba dock and charge

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 11:10:55 -0700

Hi I have a Roomba 561. I hadn't used it for a while and couldn't get the battery to charge when I went to use it. Now I have put a new battery in and it still wouldn't charge so I bought new charger. It now charges with direct connection. It still wouldn't dock. It would move into the station go back and forth and back or turn out of it . I cleaned all of the connectors and ordered a new docking station when that didn't work. Got new docking station todayband roomba does the same thing. Not sure what else to do. It all worked fine a year ago when I last used it.

Hope you can help ,

Thx

Kathy

⟐ Edited 12월 29, 2023 at 11:10 GMT-7

Neato Botvac D75: Brush not spinning Botvac 75

Fri, 17 Nov 2017 14:31:26 -0700

Hi,

The "clean my brush" warning came on today, but the brushes are clean. I noticed that the large brush is not spinning. It appears the bearing is stuck. I am wondering how I can get a replacement part for this item.

Thank you,

Kim

iRobot Roomba 860: No suction Roomba 860 less than one year old

Wed, 15 Nov 2017 15:47:42 -0700

The suction has quit on our roomba 860 we’ve had for less than a year. The beaterbars are flinging some debris into the canister, but the majority of hair, dust, etc. just sits on the cusp of the canister so when you go to empty it all the debris spills everywhere (fun).

After a cursory search I haven’t found any links or similar questions.

How do we fix this??

iRobot Roomba 655 Pet Series: My side brush will not stay screwed in during use...why?

Sat, 30 Dec 2023 14:40:31 -0700

This happens on a daily basis, the screws used are supplied by the vendor.

It started when I noticed one of the 3 brushes had been 90 percent torn off.

I replaced the brush assy, screwed it back on, but I kept finding it and the screw unattached in the house. Its like the socket is stripped. Whats a gal to do?

Also…

The entire front wheel assy will easily drop out of the bottom of my Roomba, even if I pick it up! Why is this?

⟐ Answered 12월 30, 2023 at 14:40 GMT-7

iRobot Roomba S9 Plus: What is error code 15 and 31

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 02:15:55 -0700

What is error code 15 &31

⟐ Answer accepted 11월 17, 2025 at 2:15 GMT-7

Shark Matrix RV2310: How to replace the brush motor

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 06:53:27 -0700

My roller brush motor is no longer working well. Keep getting the error that the brush is stuck. I have another unit that broke for a different reason and would like to swap the main brush motor, but would like instructions on how to remove and replace the motor on this model.

⟐ Answered 11월 21, 2025 at 6:53 GMT-7

Ecovacs Deebot 950: I keep getting error about dirt on anti drop sensor.

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 02:57:55 -0700

I have cleaned the anti drop sensors multiple times but it still keeps giving same error

⟐ Answered 10월 13, 2025 at 2:57 GMT-7

iRobot Roomba 560: ERROR 10 - without a good reason

Sun, 06 Dec 2020 21:11:57 -0700

I am hoping one of you techno geeks (like me) may be able to help me with solve a Roomba ERROR issue.

I mod Rooba 560/650s to act as a powerful UVC sterilization robot.

I pull all the motors, blowers and brushes and replace it with a custom UVC bulb.

If its bacteria or Viruses . . . .we kill it. (after two passes)

Overall - it works great . . .

[b]PROBLEM: we are getting ERROR 10's when we try to run it in a larger open area - say 20 X 20.

IT is definitely NOT a wheel issue or jam as the code would indicate.

This is some other issue that stops the robot in its tracks and ERROR 10's.

I am thinking it just gets to far from its base OR it went to far without seeing a wall or obstruction. I am trying NOT to add a virtual wall or obstructions to make the robot happy. Perhaps there is a small circuit I can add to make it think it has seen a wall or obstruction?

Can anyone help me figure out why my Roombas (Germbots) error out like this.

More - over - I am willing to give a $500.00 finders fee to anyone who comes up with a solution for me. (for real)

Bruce Winkler

608-215-0031

germbot

Posts: 1

Joined: 18 minutes ago

⟐ Answered 12월 06, 2020 at 21:11 GMT-7

iRobot Roomba 400: Brushes making ratcheting sound, not sucking up dirt

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 07:25:01 -0700

Recently my old roomba started making intermittent high pitched sound, along with a ratchety sound. It goes all over, and is not throwing an error, but the bin is empty afterward. Took it partially apart, blew all the accumulated dirt out, cleaned it up, but no improvement. Ideas?

⟐ Answered 10월 13, 2025 at 7:25 GMT-7

Roborock S5: WiFi upgrade not compatible with Roborock S5

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 05:45:26 -0700

My WiFi router has been upgraded to 5G and is not compatible with my Roborock S5 anymore.. It only connects to a 2G.. Which I don't have... Is there any way to upgrade the software to get it to work?

⟐ Answered 11월 01, 2024 at 5:45 GMT-7