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Posted on Mar 29, 2009

Roomba 4210 replaced aps battery still does not work

Discovery 4210 battery was not holding charge. I reset the charging system and charged for 72 hrs. It worked for 1 cycle and then it quit. I replaced the battery and charged the new one for 16 hrs as recommended and still does not work.

  • Anonymous May 26, 2009

    I have the same problem. Mine quits after 10 minutes. Reset did not work.

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Try cleaning the silver contacts on the battery as well as the charging station with a small amount of rubbing alcohol such as an alcohol pad.
Also check to make sure the dirt reserve is completely empty. Also check that the briushes are clear and can move freely.
This 'not charging' is a very common problem with the Roomba and the manufacturers continue to sell rechargable batteries that are no good even though they are aware of the problem.

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