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morriscat
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| Posted: June 2, 2008, 3:40 pm Post subject: roomba 4150 sounds like it's struggling |
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| My roomba 4150 model is less powerful--it used to make a strong vibrating sound when it ran--now it sounds pitiful and less powerful. I know I probably need a new battery, but even when battery is fully charged, it still sounds pathetic--any ideas? I'm afraid it may not improve just with a new APS battery. PS I've "reset" it and the battery still won't charge well, so I think I need a new one. |
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vic7767
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| Posted: June 2, 2008, 5:11 pm Post subject: |
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| How does it sound if you remove both brushes and send it on a short mission ? |
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Metropolis
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| Posted: June 2, 2008, 5:12 pm Post subject: |
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| Are you able to run the basic diagnostics? |
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richnorto
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| Posted: June 2, 2008, 7:59 pm Post subject: |
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| Just guessing, but you might have hair wound around the gear shaft causing drag. If this is the case, it might also be in the gear housing. If it is out of warranty, take it apart and clean everything (regreasing where needed). If in warranty, call for a fix/replacement! |
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morriscat
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| Posted: June 3, 2008, 8:50 am Post subject: what does "run diagnostics" mean? |
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| I didn't know there was such a thing. How do you "run diagnostics"? |
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Gordon
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Location: Santa Ynez, CA USA
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| Posted: June 3, 2008, 9:35 am Post subject: Re: what does "run diagnostics" mean? |
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| morriscat wrote: I didn't know there was such a thing. That admission tells us that you have not toured the READ FIRST sticky. Do that, and you'll find the answer to the following question: Quote: How do you "run diagnostics"? |
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