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Clean Roomba charging contacts in 6 steps: unplug, wipe and check

A model-specific guide for the contacts on Roomba Mini, 100/1000, Plus 400/500 and Max 700 series. Consult separate instructions for older models.

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Dirty metal contacts can interrupt charging even when a robot reaches its dock. iRobot advises checking the listed newer series about monthly or when dirty. Never spray water or cleaner onto a powered dock.

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1. Confirm the model. This guide follows iRobot instructions for Roomba Mini, 100/1000, Plus 400/500 and Max 700 series; check the specific manual for other models.
2. Remove the robot from its dock, unplug the dock and wait at least 60 seconds. Place the robot securely on a dry, flat surface.
3. Prepare a lightly dampened soft cloth or lightly dampened melamine foam. Avoid harsh abrasive pads and metal brushes.
4. Gently wipe the robot's metal charging contacts. Never spray water or cleaning solution into sensor openings, and do not disassemble the unit.
5. Carefully wipe the unplugged dock's metal contacts in the same way. Green or copper-colored contacts may be damaged; stop and contact iRobot support.
6. Let contacts and surrounding areas dry completely, reconnect the dock, and check for a charging indication. If charging still fails, follow the exact model's troubleshooting steps or contact support.

iRobotHow to Clean the Charging Contacts: Roomba Mini, 100/1000, Plus 400, Plus 500 and Max 700 Series ↗Official manufacturer directions: unplug dock, wait 60 seconds, use only lightly damp soft cloth or melamine foam, clean both robot and dock metal contacts, never spray sensors, seek help for green or copper damaged contacts. Applies to listed series.Wikimedia CommonsRoomba e6 charging.jpg ↗Piperpet's original image, CC BY-SA 4.0; visibly an older Roomba e6 charging, not target-series contact close-up. Full attribution and contextual limitation recorded.Wikimedia CommonsCommons: Reusing content outside Wikimedia / technical ↗The Hotlinking section explicitly allows direct image hotlinks but separately requires compliance with each individual image license and creator attribution.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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