Amazon Basics Battery Capacity Degradation

Robot vacuum runs for only a few minutes and then returns to the dock or shuts off without an error code.

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Possible Causes

Aged lithium battery pack, Frequent partial charges, High-temperature storage, Internal cell imbalance

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Turn OFF the robot and remove it from the dock before accessing the battery.

  • 1. Perform a full charge: Place the robot on the dock and charge for at least 4–6 hours until the indicator shows full.
  • 2. Run a full cycle: Start a cleaning cycle and time how long the robot runs before returning or shutting down.
  • 3. Compare to specifications: If runtime is significantly below the advertised duration (e.g., less than 20–30 minutes), the battery is likely worn.
  • 4. Replace battery pack: Open the battery compartment (usually under the bottom cover), disconnect the old pack, and install a new, compatible Amazon Basics robot vacuum battery pack. Secure it and reassemble.
  • 5. Calibrate (optional): After replacement, fully charge and then run the robot until it returns to dock to help the system recalibrate battery estimates.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Battery Pack
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