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Keurig K40 Open/Close Sensor Replacement

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    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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    4. 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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    1. 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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    2. 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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    3. 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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