my roomba 2002 is spinning in one place

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MailsFx
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my roomba 2002 is spinning in one place

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my vacuum cleaner spins in one place and then turns off, this roomba 2002 has a strange design, I don't know how to disassemble it, I'm at a dead end, please help
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I’m guessing you have an OG model Roomba. Spinning can mean many things but from my testing most of the time it’s that the optical bumper sensors are dirty.
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It sounds like your Roomba may have a stuck wheel or a sensor issue; try removing debris from the wheels and cleaning the brushes. If the problem persists, consider contacting support or looking for repair guides for your specific Roomba model.
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You’ve got this! A fix is possible, just needs patience!
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CodaCM wrote: May 27th, 2025, 12:56 pm I’m guessing you have an OG model Roomba. Spinning can mean many things but from my testing most of the time it’s that the optical bumper sensors are dirty.
and how to clean them?
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CodaCM wrote: May 27th, 2025, 12:56 pm I’m guessing you have an OG model Roomba. Spinning can mean many things but from my testing most of the time it’s that the optical bumper sensors are dirty.
and how to clean them?
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MailsFx wrote: May 30th, 2025, 10:55 am
CodaCM wrote: May 27th, 2025, 12:56 pm I’m guessing you have an OG model Roomba. Spinning can mean many things but from my testing most of the time it’s that the optical bumper sensors are dirty.
and how to clean them?
Since it’s a older model, to really get at them is to disassemble the robot by removing the top cover
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CodaCM wrote: May 30th, 2025, 1:21 pm
MailsFx wrote: May 30th, 2025, 10:55 am
CodaCM wrote: May 27th, 2025, 12:56 pm I’m guessing you have an OG model Roomba. Spinning can mean many things but from my testing most of the time it’s that the optical bumper sensors are dirty.
and how to clean them?
Since it’s a older model, to really get at them is to disassemble the robot by removing the top cover
bro I wrote "the design is too strange and I can't take it apart" how to take it apart, I don't understand :( :evil:
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MailsFx wrote: June 8th, 2025, 1:47 pm
CodaCM wrote: May 30th, 2025, 1:21 pm
MailsFx wrote: May 30th, 2025, 10:55 am
CodaCM wrote: May 27th, 2025, 12:56 pm I’m guessing you have an OG model Roomba. Spinning can mean many things but from my testing most of the time it’s that the optical bumper sensors are dirty.
and how to clean them?
Since it’s a older model, to really get at them is to disassemble the robot by removing the top cover
bro I wrote "the design is too strange and I can't take it apart" how to take it apart, I don't understand :( :evil:
Well, you're at a loss. Try to look for a repair service (https://www.ifixrobot.com/roomba-repair-1 is pretty good)
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