Nespresso Pixie Internal Diffuser Replacement

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Nespresso Pixie Internal Diffuser Replacement

Difficulty

Difficult

Steps

Time Required

45 minutes - 1 hour

Introduction

The chosen product here is the Nespresso Pixie. This repair guide will give you all of the necessary tools in order to replace the internal diffuser plate. The guide will take approximately 45 minutes to an hour depending on past experience. At this end of this guide, you will be able to completely take apart this machine in order to cleanse or replace the internal diffuser plate. The most challenging issue you have will be pulling with enough force to pull it apart without breaking it.

Tools

Step 1

Unplug the machine from any outlets.
Remove the water tank by pressing the top button and pulling outwards.
Make sure there is no fluid left in any part of the machine.

Step 2

Use a Torx T5 screwdriver to detach the lever of the machine on both sides.

Step 3

Remove the drip tray using your hand.

Step 4

Use your hand to remove the black drip tray grill behind the drip tray.

Step 5

Use a Torx T4 screwdriver to unscrew each screw on the faceplates.
Remove the faceplate using a metal spudger.
Be sure to start in both corners to separate the pieces.

Step 6

Locate the two springs in each top right corner and use a set of tweezers to remove them.
Be sure to set the machine in an enclosed container when this is done so as to not to lose the springs.

Step 7

Take off the white plastic bits using a metal spudger.

Step 8

Remove the clear plastic bits using a metal spudger.
Be sure to pull it out using the hole in which it is indented.

Step 9

Use your hands to remove the cables that give power to the machine.

Step 10

Use your hands to remove the water spout.

Step 11

Seperate both halves of the machine using both a spudger and your hands.
Be sure to take your time and start in the middle. Note that it is incredibly well secured.

Step 12

Use your hands to pull out the first lever housing in the spot shown in the picture.

Step 13

Pull the brewing mechanism apart from the remaining plastic barrier.
Once it is separated, pull off the other lever housing in the same way as was described in the previous step.

Step 14

Use a spudger to unclip the clips holding the black case in place.
Pull the brewing chamber outwards from the machine and then pull it downwards to detach it.