Introduction
This a replacement that requires good soldering skills and confidence working with tiny, delicate, wiring.
If you are unfamiliar with soldering and de-soldering, make sure to check out iFixit's Soldering Skills page before attempting this replacement!
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On the back of the press, remove the locking washer by prying upwards with the nylon or metal spudger tool.
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Repeat for the other washer across from the first one.
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Using any long, thin object, push the 43mm bolt from the inside towards the outside to expose the end of the bolt.
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Pull the end of the bolt out to completely remove it.
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Repeat for the second bolt.
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Using the 4.0mm Allen Wrench, unscrew the two 26mm bolts connecting the handle to the upper heating element housing on both sides.
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Slide the locking knob couple down to the base of the handle, then pull up on the free end of the handle. It will easily pop off.
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Gently separate the heating element housing from the cooking surface by pulling up on the housing and pushing down on the surface.
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On the underside of the housing, use the PH2 Screwdriver to remove the single 12mm screw to disconnect the LED tray.
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The housing can now be completely removed.
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Place on the side for reassembly.
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Using the PH2 screwdriver, remove the single 10mm screw on the circular plastic LED tray.
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Now remove the small plastic T-shaped piece and the plastic tray completely
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The LED can now be removed by desoldering the connector at each wiring junction.
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The red LED connects to the red wire (positive) and the blue wire (negative, marked in yellow.)
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The green LED connects to the white wire (Positive) and the blue wire (negative, marked in yellow.)
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
