How to Disassemble and Replace the Bumper Sensors on the iRobot Roomba 700 Series Part1

How to Disassemble and Replace the Bumper Sensors on the iRobot Roomba 700 Series Part1
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[@kennyyuwoo]

Despide that had passed 8 years.. this video still is amazing! Thanks

[@llwang]

This video is good not just for replacing bumper sensors, but also good as a tutorial to take apart the Roomba 700 series. I had been stuck disassembling my Roomba 770 until I saw this video where some of the hidden screws are.

[@MrRiceOwl]

Couldn't have repaired my Romba without this video. Thanks!

[@TheiRobotChannel]

Glad to help

[@Expert1911]

Helped me replace the docking IR sensor on an 805. Thanks for the help!

[@TheiRobotChannel]

Glad it helped!

[@tvg1234]

Thank you so much for your videos. I got new cliff/bumper sensors installed on a 770 and it now works. Thank again.

[@janetteharris3477]

GENIUS! I have always done the work on my roomba. I recently aquired my Mom's roomba. She didn't take care of her roomba so well. So all the sensors are dirty and it only drives backwards! The command buttons are hard to push so I am unable to perform a diagnostic check. Wow! The things I have learned in video part 1! Thank you!

[@martinfischer3255]

Thanks a lot for this great tutorial. It was a big help for disassembling a Roomba 880.

[@stephenpaul4598]

Thanks I fixed my roomba with your vid.

[@helmuthrendl6560]

Thank you so much for this true Videos. Very professionell. I hope of more.

[@john-.-doe]

Thanks for a guide - it helped me to fix my Roomba

[@JuanitoSu]

Awesome video. I just used it to replace the IR sensor on my Roomba 770. Holy shit. I literally had to take apart everything just to get at that stupid connector. Thanks again!

[@davidwright6105]

My Roomba would not dock or see the virtual barriers. I took it apart and found a broken wire going to the front sensor on top. I repaired the wire and now all is good. Thanks for the video.

[@anatolpomozov9480]

Thanks a lot. It is a great tutorial on Roomba disassembling. After watching it I was able to replace handler broken on my Roomba 770.

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[@esthersorenson7705]

Thank you!!! My sensors on my 600 series Roombas are dirty! I subscribed and I'm going to go through your videos to see if you show how to remove the clear plastic on the sensors, because the dirt is on the inside of the plastic. I'm guessing that once you removed it, it should just pop off. I've had my first Roomba (which I'm in the middle of disassembling) since 2012 and I have never taken it apart (except to replace the battery). Today, I installed a new side brush and later I'll buy a new replacement brush head.

[@jerryking980]

Great video - I like your pace

[@patrickccole3244]

I have a Roomba 761 model. Took it apart and cleaned it. THEN I found these videos. Wish I had found them before tackling the job. It would have been MUCH easier! Great videos!! I want to add something to the bumper to eliminate a lot of the issues with getting it stuck under the bed, dresser, behind the sofa etc ... I was putting up barricades, but that was ridiculous. What would be the best material and method of attaching to increase the bumper sensor height by a couple inches? I'm sure others would find this helpful as well. Thanks in advance. Pat

[@JuanitoSu]

Hey this is an awesome video! Thanks for putting this together. My 770 has been working great until it kept on getting stuck under some appliances when the virtual wall's batter died. After a while, the sensor on the front bumper broke off and the 3 wires the connect to it rip apart. Now it will go back to the base on it own and will not charge. The only way I can charge the unit is by connect the power adaptor to the side of the unit. Could I kindly request that you show how the wires (black,red and white) are connected to the sensor? This would greatly help! Also do you know where is a good source to buy replacement parts in general?

[@andreasschmidt6908]

Great Video. Helped me to check the robot after he pulled a flower off the table and dumped all the water over himself.

[@cliffmorrow9891]

herself

[@cristobalsastresalva1535]

Excepcional el mejor video sobre como desmontar el roomba 77X. Gracias. Thank you

[@mosheleibu4854]

תודה על הוידאו הנהדר .המפוח לא עובד איזה מעגל אני צריך להחליף בדקתי המנוע תקין.תודה משה

[@diejeekoen]

Great video. I got failure 6 al the time, because of dusted cliff sensors on the inside. With the help of your video I was able to progress to them. One can acutally disamble with a flat screwdriver the clear cap of the Cliff sensor and clean it on the inside Maybe you should show that to your audience too? I am pretty sure my issue is solved now. Let's get it togehter again! Thanks!

[@ralfschleifstein3153]

I also cleaned my "dusty inside" Cliffsensors! 😊

[@elizabethkagansky8609]

Fabulous video! Any thoughts on the fact my Roomba 700 series would beep over and over and not show any screen lights? The charging station goes green when the roomba is docked but doesn't seem to be charging.

[@ace10132]

Did the bumper test they appear to be working however my roomba now moves my furniture around

[@christophervporter1898]

Thank you.The consumable spare parts always cost us another big deal but you may get some opportunity reviewing them for free on Amazon.

[@tectpark8417]

Great video, very helpful . What is the screw size for the 20pcs on top. and the 10pcs on the bumper?

[@mirasm433]

Great tutorial. Super. Thx!!!

[@05kargs]

amazing video. where can I buy a pcb for a 780? thanks for all

[@reinhardt.5662]

Perfect explanation thanks a lot 👍

[@TheiRobotChannel]

You are welcome!

[@user-vz2wj6np9k]

Thanks for the good video! I have problems with dust WITHIN the gap sensors. Is there any way to open and clean them?

[@TheForce_Productions]

So could do it? I'm having the same issue, I see balls of dust there inside, but I don't know how to open it's clear cover to cleaning inside.

[@utewelker666]

Hello, these are great videos. Thank you for showing. Could you please show a video on youtube how to change the vac dust bin sensors of a roomba 780? Do you really have to take the whole robot apart? Does the 780 actually have a diagnostic option? Could I also get the 780 roomba WiFi-enabled? Best regards

[@michaeltitler]

I need to replace cliff sensors for the 870. Any tutorial for this? Also do you know where I can buy them? iRobot is refusing to sell me.

[@deathnakemgsvtpp261]

Hello, Thanks a lot for this AWESOME video. I just got a used 776p and I want to make it shiny again. To do so, I wanna conver the trims. I removed both left and right one from both sides of the tray but I can't remove the one on tip of the front bumper. It seems to be screwed from underneath to the bumper and I don't wanna break it trying to pop it off if it is screwed indeed. Can you help me removing this specific part ? do I need to take the roomba completely apart for that ? Thank you by advance

[@giacomocernelli3402]

Hi man, first of all congratulations for your useful videos! :-) I have a problem with my remote control (it works only if put it very close to my Roomba 770 - I already changed battery of course and clean it). What do you think...Do I have to replace the remote controller, the IR module near the bumper or the Roomba Base? Thanks!

[@avyhemy654]

Very helpful! Thank you very much!!

[@TheiRobotChannel]

+Avy Hemy I am happy people are using my videos to help out with their issues

[@TheSamsungCollector]

@@TheiRobotChannel more videos

[@TheSamsungCollector]

@@TheiRobotChannel does the 760 have the full vaccum light

[@hannahlmatt]

So do you have to disassemble the whole thing in order to straighten out the bumper? My dog got mad at the roomba and bit at it and he loosened the left side of the bumper.

[@shekahtw]

i hope you help me my roomba 700 make noise voice can i change the sound Section ??

[@AlejandroPerez-my4bb]

Muchas gracias!!

[@laurentr.6168]

Hi, thank you for this video. Do you know if it is possible to replace the 700 series motherboard with a 800 series motherboard? They look very similar. Has someone already tried? Thank you.

[@Gatsbi]

Do you have specifications for IR emitter for the bumper?

[@DonJohnSpain]

Can you please show how to replace the infrared eye of Roomba 980? Mine broke off when it got stuck under a cupboard and it is broken in pieces. Hope you can show it. Thank you in anticipation, John

[@williamhbynumiii5269]

The model that I am fixing is different, but I’d like to know if I need to still do a full tear down, in order to replace the bumper censor? Thanks!

[@uraiwanwest8165]

Thank you

[@Thomas-ft1hy]

Hello My name is Thomas I have a question . I have the 770 I wanted to know if I could take the parts from a newer model like the 800 series for example the aerovac bin and the brushes and put them on the 770? Thankyou :)

[@Stephanie-wp4qo]

Mine has triangle screws instead of Phillips head. How do you take them out?

[@travelandwork]

thank you!

[@solaradt]

Hi, my 780 won't charge, it find the docking station, went to it, bump a few times and just moved on! I check the voltage on the contacts of the docking station and it only showing 2 volts! is this correct or it should be more. I wonder if this is the problem. This happened before but it somehow fixed itself and now it happened again. What's your suggestion? Many thanks.

[@grouperkng1]

Holy hell you did that fast. I Wana see how long it takes you to reassemble. We have a lot of big dogs we clean Roomba out frequently Not to that extent but take the brush tray out clean around. This am it sounded very loud and high pitch clunky sound with it going in circles. Replaced the brushs and sweeper piece, cleaned sensors didn't test the bumpers!! Put back together and same issue. Almost like a gear or wheel issue. I wish I would have watched this video prior to reassembling. I will do the system test now. Are there any fixes for the roller gears or wheels if that is the issue? What site do you like to order parts from? Thank you very much for the video and your time. Liked the video and subbed to the channel Jon

[@cafa90]

My roomba 780 touch control panel can't display and very unclear on dock , spot ,schedule and touch area ring lights ,but the roomba can still work and use control panel.How should i fix this problem?

[@perspectivex]

at 15:34...what kind of sensors are those right between your thumb and fingers on your left hand? Those two rubber-covered disks. I assume it's some kind of bump/obstacle detector but are they ultrasonic? infrared? conductive rubber?

[@Shino2600]

Can I do the same test with the 690?

[@kinglord5429]

My 595 is moving the docking station around, runs over it. I have gotten no beeps but ran the test and it seams light sensors aren't working but it does slow down when heading to the wall, some times might be all on one side. I think it started after replacing the old battery with the extra long one. Now it will run close to 2 hours almost to complete out if power well into the red light. It also knocks things out of its way like end table, monster it has become

[@kinglord5429]

I have stuck on cushion under the light sensor to protect, could that be the cause. Its under the panel that looks like a cylon face from battlestar galactic

[@karenfreedman9180]

I have a Roomba 870 that does not expel the dirt into the dust pan. It just goes up into the unit. Do you have any idea why the dirt is not deposited correctly?

[@trudiefeavearyear5810]

Please could you show how to change the handle on iRobot 770.

[@deblugar427]

How do I change the top IR sensor on a 700 series Roomba?

[@samafara7033]

Hello mister . Can you tell me how to remove the dock sensor please

[@minimainiac1969]

Does a Roomba 800 handle fit on a 780? Irobot will not supply me a handle and are telling me I have to send the Roomba to a service centre for repair.

[@barbaranewsome5941]

My Roomba 770 passed all the tests but it keeps saying "Move Roomba to new location and press start". It is sitting on level surface, all wheels, rollers, and sensors have been cleaned and blown with air. But when I press start, it sits there and repeats same thing. Again, it passed all the tests shown in this video. What is next step?

[@bobbylonghorn1399]

wow we have to like completely take the whole thing apart ?

[@philtester3578]

Great video as how to get broken handle out. Just need to find a new one, any idea where? Phil

[@anthonyhart5946]

iRobot Customer Care, on line

[@MartinDratva]

Excellent video. My Roomba just got broken IR sensor (I believe), because it is ignoring the lighthouses and it can not find the charging station, event if I put it right next to it. I found out, that there is the diagnostic mode, I was able to get into that mode, but then was not sure how to proceed with the testing. Googling did not reveal any info. I was searching eBay for spare parts and found plenty of the 500/600 series IR sensors dirt cheap, but for 700 series, only the whole bumper with full sensor array seems to be available and it is much more expensive. You said, that it is the same thing on 700 series as it was on the previous models, so if I just buy that cheap one and replace it, it should just work, right? Can you confirm this? I would appreciate your input on this. Thanks.

[@TheiRobotChannel]

+Martin Dratva There are several parts that are same in older models and the newer models, but the IR sensors for communication with lighthouses is not compatible, the IR sensors inside the Roomba bumper are the same parts, the left and the right sensors as well as the front cliff sensors

[@MartinDratva]

+TheiRobotChannel - I was actually able to fix my Roomba using the 500/600 series IR sensor. I contacted iRobot support and they told me, those are compatible, so I went ahead and bought one. After disassembling, I found out that the connector was different. When looking at it, I could not tell the difference, but it did not fit. I resoldered the new senson on old connector and (to my surprise) it works fine. :)

[@TheSamsungCollector]

@@TheiRobotChannel make More videos

[@coreoncrack]

no need for sensores, can i just remove them and be done with that sensor crap ? will it run without sensore or do i need to fuse some wires. i assume the senseres just tell the machine, yes i can se light, can i fuse a wire some where to give that input ?

[@claudiavillarreal2101]

Do you have video s9 bumper?

[@dabartenda]

Hello I have a 625 series, its giving error 6 and after testing its definitely the sensors, where do i purchase new sensor parts to repair if cleaning does not work?

[@theenvironmentalist5407]

I have a 980 and it fell down the stairs. One side of the bumper popped out I can't get back in. I can push it down and it'll work temporary but once it pops up I get an error on the bumper. I watched how you popped out the entire bumper hoping it'll make it easier to push back in. But now I can't get the entire bumper back in. I didn't unscrew all of the tiny screws need to find my computer screw driver to do it. Any tricks or strategy in getting the bumper back in? Thanks

[@Tib1993]

Question: My Roomba E6 blows thru virtual walls and does not sense the charging base. How much tear down do I need to do to change out the IR sensor?

[@TheiRobotChannel]

Did you do the built in teat to see if the IR sensor works on the Roomba? Could be bad connection or ya could be the bad sensor, easy way is take the bumper off and cover and work from there

[@vandiekon]

Do this same video for the 870 or 800 series.

[@bogdanpreda988]

BIG LIKE !!!

[@matrixclone1403]

Do you have the tutorial for the 960 ? I need to replace the Bumper Sensors.

[@TheiRobotChannel]

+Matrix Clone I don't but see if this matches with the 700 series Roomba

[@taqueriaelreloj]

let me love you

[@MmartyMmac]

My roomba wont follow alongside walls anymore. It just tries to "turn into" the walls a couple of times then changes direction. When it was new (a few months ago) it followed along the walls instead. What can I do?

[@TheiRobotChannel]

are there any errors reported back for the Roomba or could you make a video on what is happening, cause it sounds like it is working fine, just because it works in different patterns to complete the task, but if you do the video I could see what is happening that would help

[@elianaaparecidaalves3662]

Super!

[@felipedutra1980]

do you have the tutorial for the 650??? Thanks! Felipe

[@TheiRobotChannel]

yes I do, just look at my other videos the title is iRobot Roomba 500 and 600 Series Circle Dance 9 Beep Bumper Error Full Disassembling Part 1 kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmOYip-Kgsp4fq8

[@felipedutra1980]

Thanks! I have done it all and still "dancing"... :( I will try to buy another wheel module to see if it fixes....

[@jerryleedavidson563]

Been doing searches for a Series 640 and just found this channel, go figure Google/YT.... I have a 640 that we have been able to keep it going until today. The unit does not have a on board diagnostic just a battery indicator and a red triangle indicator. The unit will run, then stop and then the Red Triangle will illuminate. I did the hard rest and runs again and repeats. Took it completely apart cleaned it good and even sprayed electrical component clean thru the wheel motors...cleaned it good. It runs a lot long now before it stops, and the red triangle comes on again. "Hazel" has been a good unit and really want to save it for I cannot afford to buy a new. Anybody..... have good/useful recommendations/suggestions on troubleshoot to figure out what may be the problem for a fix. Thank you!!!

[@JirkaBalhar]

Dear all, you can buy the IR led and IR photo transistor parts much cheaper than in the ebay link. Check out your local electronics store for these parts and you will find that the price is 50cent per one part AT MOST.

[@williamhbynumiii5269]

Looks like it.

[@erikdam7531]

Min Roomba 880 siger fejl 9. jeg har set videoen, men jeg kan aldrig skrue min Roomba fra hinanden. Kom hjem til mig og gør det.

[@mariamarini156]

buonasera pur non comprendendo la tua lingua ,il video lo trovo molto interessante. Ho un problema e spero tu possa aiutare .Il pulsante DOCK non funziona più .Non riesco più a programmarlo .Puoi aiutarmi? GRAZIE

[@angeldocampo]

Friend, you don't have all the likes you deserve!

[@bobbylonghorn1399]

i just got a few dog hairs in the bumper