Old Roomba not Charging 655 MOdel

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Oct 24th, 2021 9:15 pm

Sedul [OP]: Sr. Member; Aug 31, 2001; 607 posts; 66 upvotes

Oct 24th, 2021 9:15 pm

Old Roomba not Charging 655 MOdel

Hi,

Anybody have had this occurred. I've had this unit for a while but left it uncharged for two years. Attached is the video of what it is doing now. Any clues? I cleaned the unit and the contacts.

Worth getting a new battery if that is the answer?

https://photos.app.goo.gl/BbGPf8jK1ginto2F7

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Oct 24th, 2021 9:31 pm

thriftshopper: Deal Guru; Jul 7, 2017; 10007 posts; 5349 upvotes; SW corner of the cou…

Oct 24th, 2021 9:31 pm

Uncharged batteries die. Does the label state what type of battery it is? Might be tricks t trying to revive it.

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Oct 25th, 2021 12:51 am

Curiousah: Jr. Member; Nov 1, 2015; 148 posts; 214 upvotes; London, ON

Oct 25th, 2021 12:51 am

Did you clean the contacts with a Magic Eraser?

My Roomba (different model and not packed away for 2 years) stopped charging, I'd already cleaned them with a microfiber cloth, the manufacturer said to use "melamine foam" and it worked.

Oct 25th, 2021 4:37 am

GeeCee: Deal Addict; Dec 20, 2004; 2833 posts; 2490 upvotes; Vancouveresque

Oct 25th, 2021 4:37 am

You can get a third party replacement battery on Amazon for around $30. It's worth a shot. This one seems to be most popular: https://www.amazon.ca/Powerextra-3800mA ... 01E0ZSR8W/

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Oct 25th, 2021 1:22 pm

jm1: Deal Addict; Jan 5, 2003; 4992 posts; 4899 upvotes; Toronto

Oct 25th, 2021 1:22 pm

If it worked fine the last time you used it two years ago, there's a 95% chance you just need a new battery. I use my 600 series Roomba once per week and need to get a new aftermarket battery from Amazon about every two to three years.

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Oct 25th, 2021 10:33 pm

Sedul [OP]: Sr. Member; Aug 31, 2001; 607 posts; 66 upvotes

Oct 25th, 2021 10:33 pm

Curiousah wrote: ↑ Did you clean the contacts with a Magic Eraser?

My Roomba (different model and not packed away for 2 years) stopped charging, I'd already cleaned them with a microfiber cloth, the manufacturer said to use "melamine foam" and it worked.

Nope didn't know of this trick. I can certainly try that. I did clean it with microfiber cloth / scrubbed. a bit of water.

Oct 25th, 2021 10:35 pm

Sedul [OP]: Sr. Member; Aug 31, 2001; 607 posts; 66 upvotes

Oct 25th, 2021 10:35 pm

GeeCee wrote: ↑ You can get a third party replacement battery on Amazon for around $30. It's worth a shot. This one seems to be most popular: https://www.amazon.ca/Powerextra-3800mA ... 01E0ZSR8W/

Sweet. Although the 1 star reviews state QC issues that it's less than advertised - shitty battery. Might have to do OEM.... but that is also a bit on the pricier side.

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