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Capresso Perfectea 260 Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

This guide will teach you how to replace the motherboard within the Capresso Perfectea.

What you need

  1. Capresso Perfectea 260 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • First, take the base of the device and flip it over.

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    • Remove the four 12 mm Phillips #2 screws surrounding the base then lift the bottom half of the base to expose the circuit boards inside the device.

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  4. Capresso Perfectea 260 Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 7.5 mm Phillips #2 screws holding in the motherboard

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  5. Capresso Perfectea 260 Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Unplug the wire going into the side of the motherboard

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    • Use the metal spudger to cut open the rubber covering the latch where it clamps onto the copper tab.

    • Unplug wire at heating element by first using the metal spudger to push the latch in and then pushing it out.

    • Be careful when unplugging the wire as if it is done too forcefully it can damage the connection and make it difficult to connect a new motherboard

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  7. Capresso Perfectea 260 Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the motherboard out of the device

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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