iRobot Roomba i - Error 26 - Suction fault - Solution

ID: 180796

Description: We will deal with a fairly common problem;...

Steps:

1. Let's start by removing the side brush using a Phillips screwdriver. (red arrow)
2. Next we remove the five screws that hold the lower bracket using a Phillips screwdriver. (red arrows)
3. You can now remove the lower base

4. Now unscrew the 4 screws holding the suction unit. (red arrows)
5. You can remove the complete suction unit 'upward'.
6. If you want to just replace the suction unit, you can replace it and follow the tutorial in reverse to reassemble it. If you are a little more handy, you can continue the tutorial to solve your problem at low cost!

7. You can unscrew the four screws (red arrows) from the motor support.
8. I suggest you to free the harness a bit so you have more room to work.

9. We now need to remove the impeller on the motor shaft.
10. Work slowly, take your time!
11. You can use a spatula to help you remove the impeller while turning it.

12. You can now remove the two screws that hold the engine to the impeller housing. (bilateral red arrows)
13. Be careful, make sure that the 'washers' do not get lost in your home. (central arrow)

14. You can now remove the rotor (axle) from the stator (copper part)

15. You now need to grease the rotor (axle) so that there is less friction with the stator.
16. You must use silicone spray or semi-solid silicone grease.
17. You can now reassemble your axle to the stator: the problem should be solved.