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Keurig K10 MINI PLUS Cold Water Reserve Arm Replacement

Introduction

Replacing the Cold Water Reserve Arm is a fairly simple task that does not require a large time investment. Even beginners should be able to complete this replacement without the need for outside help.

What you need

  1. Keurig K10 MINI PLUS Cold Water Reserve Arm Replacement, Cold Water Reserve Lid: step 1, image 1 of 2 Keurig K10 MINI PLUS Cold Water Reserve Arm Replacement, Cold Water Reserve Lid: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the cold water reserve lid up to reveal its hinge.

    • Using either the metal spudger or the opening tool, gently pry the plastic out of the metal axle.

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  2. Keurig K10 MINI PLUS Cold Water Reserve Arm Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Repeat the last step on the other hinge, making sure to keep a firm grasp on the lid as it comes off to avoid dropping it.

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  3. Keurig K10 MINI PLUS Cold Water Reserve Arm Replacement, Cup Holder: step 3, image 1 of 3 Keurig K10 MINI PLUS Cold Water Reserve Arm Replacement, Cup Holder: step 3, image 2 of 3 Keurig K10 MINI PLUS Cold Water Reserve Arm Replacement, Cup Holder: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Press on tab while pulling up on K-cup until you hear a click. Repeat for the remaining tabs. We found using the smallest of the "plastic opening tools" worked wonders.

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  4. Keurig K10 MINI PLUS Cold Water Reserve Arm Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Keurig K10 MINI PLUS Cold Water Reserve Arm Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Once all of the tabs have been pressed, the K-Cup should just pop out. After, you just pull the remainder of the K-Cup. You have successfully removed the K-Cup.

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  6. Keurig K10 MINI PLUS Cold Water Reserve Arm Replacement, Top Needle: step 5, image 1 of 2 Keurig K10 MINI PLUS Cold Water Reserve Arm Replacement, Top Needle: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Remove two 9 mm Phillips #1 screws.

    • Avoid the top needle if at all possible. The needle may cut you and/or penetrate your skin.

    • The screws are located on the top of where the K-Cup would be.

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    • Once you remove the screws, the top cover should come out.

    • You will then want to remove these screws which are the same size.

    • The needle is sharp, so be careful.

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  8. Keurig K10 MINI PLUS Cold Water Reserve Arm Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Once you get those removed, you are going to want to pull on the hose until it pops off.

    • Once the hose comes off, the needle will fall out by itself.

    • Be careful when picking up the needle as the needle is sharp.

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  9. Keurig K10 MINI PLUS Cold Water Reserve Arm Replacement, Cold Water Reserve Arm: step 8, image 1 of 3 Keurig K10 MINI PLUS Cold Water Reserve Arm Replacement, Cold Water Reserve Arm: step 8, image 2 of 3 Keurig K10 MINI PLUS Cold Water Reserve Arm Replacement, Cold Water Reserve Arm: step 8, image 3 of 3

    • Remove two 14 mm Phillips #2 screws.

    • Remove two 12 mm Phillips #2 screws.

    • Lift the arm off the assembly. This will reveal the tank hole as shown.

    • It is recommended that you clog the tank hole with a napkin or something similar in order to prevent small parts from falling into the heating element.

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  10. Keurig K10 MINI PLUS Cold Water Reserve Arm Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Keurig K10 MINI PLUS Cold Water Reserve Arm Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Remove two 9.7 mm Phillips #2 screws.

    • Remove two 11.5 mm Phillips #2 screws.

    • Remove the cold water reserve arm's plug from the arm itself in order to allow access to the base screws.

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  11. Keurig K10 MINI PLUS Cold Water Reserve Arm Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Keurig K10 MINI PLUS Cold Water Reserve Arm Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Remove two 18 mm Phillips #2 screws.

    • Finally, detach the arm from the cold water reserve basin.

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Conclusion

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

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