Goods Scene Troubleshooting

iRobot Charging Error 109 – Battery failure detected

Charging Error 109 means a battery failure has been detected and the battery may need replacement.

Charging Error 109iRobot Verified for Applicable Roomba and Braava models using 100-series charging codesBattery & PowerRobot Vacuums & Docks

Issue meaning

What this issue means

Charging Error 109 means a battery failure has been detected and the battery may need replacement.

Start here

First checks

Confirm that the battery is an authentic iRobot battery, then remove and reinstall it. If the error persists, the battery may require replacement or service.

Inspection

Area to inspect

Battery identity, seating, battery contacts and repeat behavior.

Goods Scene guidance

What to do next

Persistent 109 after reseating an authentic battery is stronger evidence of a battery fault than of a dock problem.

Practical guidance is kept separate from manufacturer wording.