The Roomba cleaning robot has its fair share of error messages showing up for its users. One common error that many users have reported recently is Error 5. Error 5 is mostly related to the charging modules not working properly. It could be a hardware failure or interruption due to dust or any other similar particles. Some users can get rid of this issue simply by cleaning certain parts of the robot, while others struggle a bit.
The solution to this error is straightforward. The user needs to check the hardware in question responsible for charging up the Roomba robot. The problem could be with the charging cable, dock, battery, motherboard, or charging terminals. In this article, we will look at all the possible solutions that you can try to get rid of Error 5 from the Roomba robot. So without any further ado, let’s get into it.
How to fix Roomba Charging Error 5?
Over a passage of time, the battery or dock terminals could accumulate carbon or dust on them, resulting in the charging system being compromised. Furthermore, if you have not used the device for a while and the battery is deeply discharged, you will see the same error in that case. Keeping all of it in mind, we have compiled the following guide on fixing the issue. So let’s take a look at all the solutions possible and see which one works for you.
I have not had the unit on the charger for at least 1 year. Would replacing the battery correct the ERROR 5?