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SodaStream Source Microchip Replacement

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  1. SodaStream Source Microchip Replacement, SodaStream Source External Disassembly: step 1, image 1 of 3 SodaStream Source Microchip Replacement, SodaStream Source External Disassembly: step 1, image 2 of 3 SodaStream Source Microchip Replacement, SodaStream Source External Disassembly: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Remove the soda bottle and the CO₂ canister from the machine.

  2. SodaStream Source Microchip Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 SodaStream Source Microchip Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
    Tool used on this step:
    Phillips #1 Screwdriver
    $8.99
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  3. SodaStream Source Microchip Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 SodaStream Source Microchip Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Pull the outer cover away from the front of the device.

  4. SodaStream Source Microchip Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
    Tool used on this step:
    Phillips #1 Screwdriver
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  5. SodaStream Source Microchip Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 SodaStream Source Microchip Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
    Tool used on this step:
    Jimmy
    $7.95
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    • Firmly pull the front cover off.

    • This piece is difficult to remove and requires force. It may help to use a wide, thin object to pry it off (like a Jimmy).

  6. SodaStream Source Microchip Replacement, Microchip: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the 9.1 mm screw from the microchip.

  7. SodaStream Source Microchip Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 3 SodaStream Source Microchip Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 3 SodaStream Source Microchip Replacement: step 7, image 3 of 3
    • Wedge the plastic spudger between the microchip and the glue dot until the glue pops off.

  8. SodaStream Source Microchip Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 3 SodaStream Source Microchip Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 3 SodaStream Source Microchip Replacement: step 8, image 3 of 3
    Tool used on this step:
    Spudger
    $2.99
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    • Use the spudger to lift the edge of the wire and pull the wire out of the microchip.

    • Use an ESD tool such as a nylon spudger when working with potentially dangerous electronics.

    • While reconnecting the wires, you will need a hot glue gun to reattach the wire ends to the new chip.

Conclusion

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

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3 Comments

Great information, but is there someone out there offering this repair as a service, I’m not motivated enough to do this myself and happy to pay someone to do it for me

matteo barnett - Reply

Where can you buy the microchip please?

Jill - Reply

Where can you purchase a replacement microchip from?

David Grosz - Reply

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