Chapter 11: How to Replace Roomba Discovery Drive Wheel

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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 will explain how to replace the drive wheel on a Roomba Discovery 4XXX/4XX series, pictured below: 11.1          Drive Wheel Replacement Roomba replacement drive wheel can be found at RobotShop. Removal Phase 1 - Remove the wheel spring from the side motor holder.

2 - Remove the side charging socket.

3 - Unscrew the side motor holder.

4 - Remove the wheel connection from the motherboard.

5 - Unscrew the two screws which hold the wheel in place. Remove the wheel holders From the underside of the robot (they should fall off when unscrewed). Remove the wheel.

Assembly Phase 1 - Place the replacement wheel in its socket.

2 - Place the wheel holders correctly under the wheel motor assembly.

3 - Screw in the two screws that hold the wheel in place.

4 - Correctly place the side charging plug in its socket.

5 - Install the casing holder correctly at its place.

6 - Connect the wheel motor connector to the motherboard.

7 - Install and screw the side motor holder in place.

8 - Place the spring correctly on the side 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.