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Keurig K40 Open/Close Sensor Replacement

Introduction

In this guide the user will open the top unit of the Keurig and replace the sensor that tells the device if the head unit is open or closed.

What you need

  1. Keurig K40 Open/Close Sensor Replacement, Top Water Pump: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Begin by removing the top cover from the device.

    • Remove the cover by gently rocking it back and forth with an emphasis on lowering the left side underneath an internal peg.

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  2. Keurig K40 Open/Close Sensor Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew both 1.5mm screws located on the water pump.

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  3. Keurig K40 Open/Close Sensor Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Keurig K40 Open/Close Sensor Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Keeping one hand firmly placed on the device, tug upwards on the water pump until it is separated from the device.

    • The water pump and pipe should now be loose and easy to move as shown.

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  5. Keurig K40 Open/Close Sensor Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Keurig K40 Open/Close Sensor Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Pull on the point where the pipe meets the water pump.

    • The pipe will come loose and the water filter will be free and ready to be replaced.

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  6. Keurig K40 Open/Close Sensor Replacement, Open/Closed Sensor: step 5, image 1 of 2 Keurig K40 Open/Close Sensor Replacement, Open/Closed Sensor: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Using a #2 Philips head screwdriver remove the 1.2mm screw holding the sensor in place.

    • Locate where the connections are soldered to the sensor

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  7. Keurig K40 Open/Close Sensor Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Melt the solder that is connected to the sensor.

    • Be careful to avoid any rubber and try to only contact the metal making the connection.

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  8. Keurig K40 Open/Close Sensor Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Put the replacement sensor back on the post that holds it and begin to solder the two metal connections back to the sensor.

    • Be careful not to touch the end of the soldering iron.

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Conclusion

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

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Where can I get the open/closed sensor? I called Keurig and they told me they don’t handle them.

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