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My 3 years old Neato XV-12 just surfaced this issue - LCD display illuminated but no text display. Tried re-setting the bot and removing the batteries but to no avail. The LCD module could be busted. Does the site sell replacement LCD modules for the NEATO XV-12?

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Unfortunately I have had this same problem twice on my Neato XV (two years apart). Both times the problem was a broken LCD display card, replacing the card fixed the problem. I was able to buy a used Neato XV LCD display card on eBay for about $40. Amazon may have them too.

Follow the Neato XV-21 repair guide on ‘Motherboard Repair’ (thank you Nastassja Klipsch!!) Until you get the two halves of the robot apart. There are a ton of screws, so if I have to do this again I will take better care to write down where they all came from (I started to forget).

You don’t need to remove the Lidar unit, so stop at that point in the guide. The LCD display card is screwed into the top shell of the robot. Once you get the robot apart it is pretty easy to disconnect the cable connector and replace the display.

Removing and replacing the LCD screen on your Botvac requires the removal of a couple of other components in order to gain access to it. Included in this guide are instructions on how to remove the battery and brushes. Make sure to keep these components organized in your removal process to ensure an easy re-assembly process.

Using small batteries I hacked into existing battery bays, I was able to query sensor status and command individual motors. However, those small batteries were not powerful enough to run multiple motors simultaneously, which meant a full system test would not be possible until larger batteries are installed. At this point I could order some Neato-specific replacement batteries and have decent confidence it will work, but I would like additional confirmation before I spend money.

But I didn’t have any batteries that were more powerful and still small enough to fit within Neato vacuum’s existing battery bays. This meant batteries had to be installed externally. And if they’re going to be external, I might as well go with the biggest batteries I have on hand: those I purchased for Sawppy the rover.

The most obvious place: is to put them on top of the dust collection bin. This is a popular location for Roomba battery retrofits, because it preserves weight balance and does not hinder Roomba operations. However, it won’t work for a Neato: this position blocks the line of sight for the laser distance scanner.

With this hack, the robot vacuum can run on my pair of Sawppy rover batteries, which are plenty powerful enough to run all vacuum systems simultaneously. Now this little Neato is alive and can run through a full vacuum cycle, verifying that all systems worked.

Obviously, this won’t be the final long term solution. For one thing, Sawppy wants its batteries back. For another, the additional height on top of the robot hampers its ability to get under furniture for vacuuming, and the exposed wires are vulnerable to tangling on protrusions. What we need next are batteries powerful enough to run a Neato and fit within existing battery bays.

But those little batteries weren"t powerful enough to run the vacuum so I mounted big #sawppy batteries up top. Like @TooManyScooters does for Roomba, but above Neato lidar line of sight. It all works! And now that I know it works, I will buy proper Neato replacement batteries. pic.twitter.com/MAucz9OPvG

Unfortunately, I can"t recommend it. While it performed well, the standard filter it comes with is very flimsy. That makes it nearly impossible to empty the dust bin without spilling gross stuff all over yourself. Why would you ever bother with that when you can get the $399 Neato XV Signature that comes with one (considerably more substantial) pet and allergy filter and the same, sturdy blade brush as the Essential (all for just $20 more)?

And if you deal with pesky pet hair on a regular basis, you might as well spend the extra $70 to get the $449 Signature Pro. It comes with two pet and allergy filters, a blade brush and a combo brush designed specifically to combat pet hair. You do have the option to purchase various brush and filter upgrades for the Essential (that would make it identical to the Signature or the Signature Pro in every way except color), but that will end up costing you more in the end. And that"s the most interesting takeaway from this review: Neato models are virtually indistinguishable. It"s the seemingly minor accessories that set each Neato apart.

Like every other Neato vacuum, the XV Essential clocks in at 8.6 pounds and measures 12.5 inches by 13 inches by 4 inches. It also has that classic Neato shape: It"s rounded in the back and squared off in the front. But you can distinguish among models by color -- the Essential has a grayish-white finish. It also has a small display screen and a start button surrounded by LEDs.

The display screen includes a menu button where you can select among spot clean, schedule, set clock, language, and support. The LED lights around the start button change color depending on the status of the charge, which is handy. Press start once, and your Neato will power on. Press it twice and it starts to clean.

The XV Essential also has sensors on the top that map out the room to determine the most efficient route. The dust bin is located in the center of the vacuum right in front of the sensors. Just pull up on the handle to remove the bin and empty its contents. This model comes with two basic filters and one blade brush. That makes the XV Essential a stripped-down version of the $449 Signature Pro. They are identical machines outfitted with different filters and brushes. And the fact that you can swap out basic accessories for upgraded ones makes Neato vacuums very versatile but also a little too similar. Where"s the unique tech among models, Neato?

The XV Essential also comes with a matching charging dock, where the Neato will return after completing a cleaning cycle to hang out and charge. A 6-foot boundary marker is also included in the box. This is my favorite Neato accessory. Where Roomba complicates this feature with Virtual Wall barriers you need to restrict your Roomba to a specified area, Neato simplifies things. Just lay the boundary marker flat on your floor and your Neato won"t travel across it.

The Neato XV Essential is a relatively easy machine to use. Plug in the dock, let your Neato fully charge, and press start (twice if it was powered down). It will immediately leave the dock and begin to scan the room. When it scans it sort of "looks" left and right to determine what route to follow. As far as initiating a cycle, it couldn"t be easier.

Then, it starts to clean and the first thing I noticed is that it"s incredibly loud, particularly on hardwood. The blade brush has rubbery silicone "bristles" and the sound is pretty distracting. (Ry Crist reviewed the Signature Pro using the combo brush and said that it was also loud.) If you plan to be in the same room as your Neato while it cleans, this could get annoying. I also found the brush very difficult to get back in place. One side of the brush fits inside a belt, and it can be a chore to get it situated correctly.

My biggest complaint with the Essential relates to usability, and it"s ultimately the reason I can"t recommend this machine over the $399 Signature or the $449 Signature Pro. The Essential is supposed to be entry-level for Neato; it"s replacing the XV-12 and it comes with basic accessories. That"s fair, but the filter is terrible. It feels extremely cheap, and you have to remove it every single time you dump the contents of your dust bin.

I spread out 2.5 ounces of rice on mid-pile carpet, low-pile carpet, and hardwood. The Neato did very well on all three tests. It came in second place on mid-pile with 2.22 ounces (after the Roomba 880"s 2.38 ounces). It trailed behind the Roomba 880"s 2.43 ounces and the Signature Pro"s 2.33 ounces on low-pile with 2.28 ounces. And, it came in second on hardwood with 2.28 ounces (after the 880"s 2.33 ounces). On average, it didn"t do quite as well as the 880, but it did do slightly better than the Signature Pro.

During this test it became clear just how significant the accessories are for each Neato model. The Signature Pro comes with the pet and allergy combo brush (it"s a mix of silicone and bristle brushes). It"s designed for vacuuming pet hair, and it did that incredibly well. The XV Essential, while still good, used the all-silicone blade brush, which just isn"t designed for pet hair.

The XV Essential is a very good robot vacuum. I mean, it"s a $380 model that performed almost as well as the $700 Roomba 880. That"s quite a feat. However, I still don"t think it"s worth $380 especially when there"s a $400 Neato that"s nearly identical, but comes with an upgraded filter that makes emptying the bin a whole lot easier.

The XV Essential is supposed to be the entry-level robot vacuum for Neato, so I fully expected it to be a bit more basic than the $400 Signature or the $450 Signature Pro. But that"s where the Neato line-up gets a bit foggy. It isn"t as much a line-up of different models as it as a bunch of vacuums with identical features and technology sold at different prices based on "trim level" accessories. Wouldn"t that kind of be like BMW selling one 335i as an entry-level car because it has basic all weather floor mats and another otherwise identical 335i as a premium model because it has high-end carpet floor mats? The difference is pretty arbitrary, especially because you can just go buy carpet floor mats (or upgraded filters in the case). That feels a little bit like cheating.

If you don"t mind that, though, you might be happy with this budget bot. It"s extremely basic, it performs similarly to the Signature Pro and the Roomba 880, and it"s a good value -- if you can get past the filter. Unfortunately, I can"t, and I suspect that it will frustrate you, too. I"d much rather spend another $20 to get the XV Signature or another $70 to get the XV Signature Pro so I don"t have to spend so much time struggling with the standard filter. Or consider iRobot"s Roomba 880 if you"re feeling spendy -- it doesn"t suffer from the same identity crises as the Neato bots.

First on carpet i ran the roomba 4200 series it looked like it got cleaned,and then ran the NEATO XV-11 and it the bin lot of dirt,so it seems roomba missed it