Roomba Discovery stays in one place for awhile then backs up.

[Stillwater Balm]

Thank you for your guidance!

Did I read correctly on that link's page that instructions will be included with the order? I can take apart my Roomba enough to expose the brain board (as was necessary for the replacement of the sensor array and the cylindrical IR sensor) and I am technically inclined enough to solder, but I do not recognize this sensor board immediately and don't know off of the top of my head where they will go. I have become accustomed to tinkering until I've figured it out, but instructions are always a welcome addition to the process!

I can solder all day long, but I make no claim to be anything but a hobby roboticist.

[Vayvazyan]

The instructions will not be included with the actual package if you placed an order, but they are available on the products page under 'Useful Links'. Or you can find them here. Also, keep an eye on the Ultimate Roomba Resource Center; repair manuals, among other content, are posted there, and new ones should be added soon.

The bumper sensor boards are not visible without disassembling the bumper sensors; take a look at the instructions and you'll see where they're hidden away. You will have to disassemble the robot for this repair in the same way that you did to replace the light-touch bumper array.

Thanks,

[Stillwater Balm]

It worked!!! Thank you so much for your advice, Vayvazyan! My robot is now running like a champ after his brief dysfunctional interlude. The instructions that you directed me to were clear and abundantly precise, and the parts from the Robot Shop were perfectly functional- I am ecstatic!

[Vayvazyan]

Hi,

Excellent. We're glad it worked, and that your robot is back up and running.

[billst]

Vahon, I have been looking for any actions I could take for my roomba 530 that was moving only in place, not across any space. The advice to use compressed air on the bumper sensors did the trick. She is 3 years old and never had any cleaning in this area, so I guess it was time. She works perfectly now! Thanks much.

[billst]

Vahon, I have been looking for any actions I could take for my roomba 530 that was moving only in place, not across any space. The advice to use compressed air on the bumper sensors did the trick. She is 3 years old and never had any cleaning in this area, so I guess it was time. She works perfectly now! Thanks much.

[Jgendron]

Glad to hear that cleaning did the trick. Maintenance certainly helps prolong the life of robot vacuums.