C14
Dreame Main Board Communication Bus Fault

Robot vacuum displays C14; internal communication error between modules.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Loose cable between main board and sensor modules, Oxidized connectors, Firmware corruption, Faulty main control board

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Turn off the robot and remove it from the dock before opening the housing.

  • Power cycle: Turn the robot off for several minutes, then power it back on. Sometimes a full reboot clears transient communication errors.
  • Check external factors: Ensure the robot firmware and app are up to date using the Dreame app.
  • Internal inspection (advanced): Remove the top cover to access the main control board. Gently reseat all ribbon cables and connectors leading to LiDAR, bumper, cliff sensors, and wheel modules.
  • Look for corrosion or damage: Inspect connectors for signs of moisture or oxidation. Clean lightly with contact cleaner if needed.
  • Firmware recovery: If supported, perform a factory reset via the app or robot buttons. Reconnect to Wi‑Fi and update firmware.
  • Replacement: If communication errors persist across modules, replace the main control board with a compatible Dreame part.
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Repair Difficulty

Professional Required 5/5

Required Part

Main Control Board
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