Chapter 7: How to Replace Roomba Discovery Side Brush Motor

Chapters Menu

Chapter 1: What Is Roomba Discovery Series Saying To Me? Chapter 2: How to Open/Replace Frame Roomba Discovery Chapter 3: How to Replace Roomba Discover Series Main Brush Casing Chapter 4: How to Replace Roomba Discovery Main Brush Motor Chapter 5: How to Replace Roomba Discovery Motherboard Chapter 6: How to Replace Roomba Discovery Speaker Chapter 7: How to Replace Roomba Discovery Side Brush Motor Chapter 8: How to Replace Roomba Discovery Side Brush Gear Assembly Chapter 9: How to Replace Roomba Discovery Front Caster Wheel Chapter 10: How to Replace Roomba Discovery Caster Wheel Drop Switch Chapter 11: How to Replace Roomba Discovery Drive Wheel Chapter 12: How to Replace Roomba Discovery Cliff Sensors Chapter 13: Roomba Discovery Motherboard Connections This guide explains how to change the side brush motor on your Roomba Discovery 4XXX/4XX series, pictured below: 7.1         Side Brush Motor Replacement Roomba replacement side brush motor can be found at RobotShop.

Removal Phase

1 -          Remove the wheel spring from the side motor holder.

2 -          Unscrew the side motor holder.

3 -          Using pliers, unplug the side motor connector (green and black) from the motherboard.

4 -          Remove the side brush motor.

Assembly Phase

1 -          Place the side brush motor in its socket in the side brush gear assembly.

2 -          Reconnect the side motor connector to the motherboard.

3 -          Place the side motor holder properly on the side brush motor.

4 -          Screw the side motor holder into place.

5 -          Connect the wheel spring to the side brush motor holder. You are now done.

For details on how to reassemble the Roomba’s frame, please see the Roomba Discovery 4XXX & 4XX Servicing and Repair Guide, Ch. 2: How to Open Roomba / Replace Frame. For addition help contact the RobotShop Technical Team via our Online Support Center. Roomba replacement parts can be found at RobotShop.