iRobot
Reduced Battery Capacity / Power Management
Robot vacuum runs for a very short time (e.g., 5–15 minutes) and then returns to the dock or shuts off.
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Possible Causes
Aged or worn-out battery pack, High-resistance battery contacts, Heavy debris load increasing current draw, Background processes (Wi‑Fi, mapping) on older battery
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Power off the robot before removing the battery.
Steps to resolve:
- Fully charge: Leave the robot on the Home Base for at least 3 hours until it indicates a full charge.
- Clean battery and charging contacts: Remove the battery (if accessible) and clean its contacts and the robot’s contacts with a dry cloth.
- Run a full cycle: Allow the robot to run until it stops, then fully recharge. Repeat once to recalibrate the battery gauge.
When to replace parts: If runtime remains short after cleaning and conditioning, replace the battery pack with a genuine iRobot-compatible unit.
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Repair Difficulty
Easy
2/5
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