I just got a Roomba 560 as a gift. I charged it for 2 days and green light indicated it was ready to use. No such luck. Won't work. Why?
257838
I can not answer this. I gave the rumba to my wife and she figured out how to make it work. You should try tech support. Please note, I am not being sarcastic.
257839
Sorry, I'm in the same boat as Glenn Barefoot. I gave it as a gift over 2 years ago now & know it's still working strong. Though I had no part in the set up. Good advice calling technical support.
257840
What have you tried to get it moving? Have you tapped the button in the middle?
257841
I had this problem after replacing my 5-year-old (dead) battery a while back. First, I checked the wheels to see if they turned easily and found them a little sticky so I cranked them back and forth a few times; then I pushed the "day" and "minute" buttons above the center to reset, and voila! Works like a charm.
257842
Push the button in the center and if doesn't move push it again.If this doesn't work try the spot clean. Other than that I would ask for tech support. I love my Roomba and all my family gets a kick out of watching work.
150716
Make sure the "on" switch is OFF when you plug it in to charge it, the red light will come ON if its charging. It wont charge if the switch is still "on", like I've done a couple times when I let it run out of power while I was watching it. I forgot to turn it "Off" and it didnt charge when I plugged it in to charge. If that doesnt work, then maybe your battery is defective and you could send it back if its under warrenty still.
1860387
I'm new as well but have not experienced this. Mine has recharges within 2-3 hours and light turns green. It may be the unit?
2246676
I do not know but I had the same issue at first. I think it may be not charged enough or not charging. For the first several days it beeped. I kept plugging and unplugging from wall. Also, kept connecting and disconnecting the battery to housing. Finally after enough playing and enough days, it started working for me. Either I got lucky or it has something to do with being charged.
831564
I also charged mine for 24 hours, actually longer cause I charged it in the guest bathroom. Anyway, I pressed the button and while holding it you slide it up and it turns on. Maybe charge it longer and if that doesn't work it might be a defected one. Hope you can figure it out, otherwise you'll have to send it back and wait to get another one. I love mine, so it would be worth the wait if you had to return it.
1301386
First is the battery new or relative new? If the battery is older it could not be taking a charge, the green light will stay on until the battery is charged. Second, if the battery is relative new and the charger has been on it for 12-24 hours and still green then the charger most likely is defective. You will have a better idea than I because of the age of both the charger and the battery. Note: The chargers do go bad after just a few years and you will get the results you explained. Will be glad to help more if you wish to give more information due to age of each item. Of course it would be an opinion but an educated one, I am a certified electrician. Maybe this will help..... either one is bad news because you can purchase the whole unit as inexpensive as you can purchase a Charger or Battery!
21576
I think you may have gotten a defect battery because I only charged mine for an hour or 2 when I first got it. (I disconnected it because the charged light turned green) and I was able to use it all day yesterday and today. I still haven't gotten the low batter indicator.
1307557
I am not that technical, but I just installed the battery in my Roomba and I charge it with the Roomba charger without any problems. The first couple of times it doesn't have quite the charge I was expecting but now the Roomba will run 2 hours or more. I am very pleased with it!.
123514
I would call Dyson support at 1866MYDYSON (US). They are very helpful. I found this explanation regarding lights. --------- When fully charged, all 3 LEDs should illuminate without flashing. However, if the red light continues to flash even after at least 3 hours recharging time, there may be a fault with the battery or charger assembly. ------------------ or it could be a filter isn't on correctly. Check out: http://www.dyson.co.uk/support/help.asp?article=1519&product=DC16-SY-STD Calling support is probably your best bet though. If you need a new battery, it will run ~$30. Good Luck.
157002
If the green light is on, the battery is good. They say you should clean the unit out with a can of air once a year. If you do that and the green light is one, contact the manufacturer and they will help you.
1023283
really not sure if all chargers are exact - I would suggest contacting the manufacturer of Roomba??
2081475
It's a simple battery replacement in the roomba. Charges just like you would normally charge it. Make sure to charge it for a full 8 eight hours before using the first time.
1411309
My light (green) stay's on when charging. It goes off when complete. Mine only blinks when the battery is low. It sounds as if your battery might be faulty.I never use tech support on anything. They usually know less about their products than we do!
999386
Are you positive it is the cord and not the battery? A dead battery will not charge. If you're certain it's the cord, contact the manufacturer on the warranty and tell them what happened. I have had this cord for a couple of months and so far, no problems. It might just be your cord is defective. If you're not sure it's not the battery, you can tell by the little battery icon in the task menu tray on the bottom right of the screen when the cord is plugged in. If there is a plug next to it but it's not charging, it's likely your battery needs to be replaced. Also, make sure the cord is fully connected at every juncture. My cord tends to slip out of the outlet sometimes and the connection to the power box loosens sometimes. Another thing to look for is the green light on the power box. If that is on when it is plugged in, the cord is still getting power. If that's off, it's dead. If you want the cord "asap", you will have to order another one. Not likely the manufacturer will act quickly. They aren't expensive. You might end up spending just as much in shipping costs. If the battery is the problem, they sell the battery on Amazon too. Just turn off your computer and remove the battery. The model number on the battery should be there. Just type it into the search window on Amazon and it will come up. I bought both within the last 9 months. One more thing. Make absolutely sure the cord you are using is for your computer. If you still have it, check the model number on the cord that came with the computer. Type it into the Amazon search window. I was using the wrong power cord for a while and it died and I got this one because it was the exact model number of the one that came with my laptop.
1778724
Howzit T.Q. , When I first got this battery and charger I put the battries with the labels facing out, it didn't charge! Try put the battery with the label facing in the red led will come on when it's done charging the green led will come on....good luck....................
1232445
Sorry, I don't know what is wrong. My biggest problem was with the life of 3 batteries. The just didn't last long enough. Disposed of original then the 2 replacements are either not charging or won't hold the charge. I was really disappointed since we like the vacuum so well. Wish it could be converted to a cord. Good luck with it.
2106661
Id have to dig out the unit. I thought there was a green light on top. Otherwise leave charging for like 12 hours with everything off. Hippie this helps.