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Safely Remove and Dispose of the Battery – Step by Step

How to safely remove and dispose of your robot's battery.

Safely Remove and Dispose of the Battery

The battery in your iRobot robot is a lithium-ion battery (in newer models) or a NiMH battery (in older models). Neither type may be disposed of with household waste.

Safety Instructions

  • Switch off the robot before removing the battery.
  • Do not continue to use a damaged, swollen or overheated battery – take it to a collection point immediately.
  • Do not short-circuit the battery terminals (e.g. with metal objects).
  • Do not attempt to open, puncture or throw the battery into fire.
  • Cover the terminals with adhesive tape before disposal to prevent short circuits.

Removing the Battery – General Instructions

Roomba 600, 700, 800, 900 Series

  • Turn the robot upside down.
  • Remove the screws on the bottom (2–4 screws depending on model, Phillips screwdriver).
  • Lift the bottom panel and carefully remove the battery.

Roomba e, i, j, s Series

  • Turn the robot upside down.
  • Unscrew the bottom cover (Phillips screwdriver).
  • Carefully disconnect the battery connector and remove the battery.

Roomba Combo Models (105, 205, Plus 405, Plus 505, Max 705)

  • Turn the robot upside down.
  • Unscrew the bottom cover.
  • Remove the battery as with the i/j series.

Braava Jet 250

  • Turn the robot upside down.
  • Press the battery release button and pull the battery out.

Braava Jet m Series

  • Turn the robot upside down.
  • Unscrew the screws and carefully remove the battery.

Braava 300 Series

  • Open the battery compartment on the top and remove the battery.

Disposing of the Battery

  • Collection points: Take the battery to a battery collection point (e.g. Migros, Coop, specialist retailers, recycling centres). In Switzerland, returning batteries is free at any retail outlet that sells batteries.
  • INOBAT: The INOBAT foundation coordinates battery recycling in Switzerland. More info at www.inobat.ch.

Applies to: All iRobot Roomba series (100, 200, 600, 700, 800, 900, e, i, j, s, Combo), Braava Jet 250, Braava Jet m series, Braava 300 series.