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Rancilio Silvia Pro or Pro X: Replacing the PID

Imported from HubSpot KB export -- 2026-08-14

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Written by Zac P

You'll need:

- Small phillips head screwdriver

First, you'll need to remove the top panel from the machine. At the front of the machine, you'll see your PID box.

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Rancilio-Silvia-Pro-PID

There are two screws on the back of the box fastening it through the front of the machine. Remove these two screws.

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Slide the back casing of the box off over the length of ribbon wire

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Pull the front of the PID panel through the front of the machine

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Unplug the ribbon wire from the front half of the PID

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Slide the back casing of the PID off of the ribbon wire.

Rancilio-Silvia-Pro-PID-Back-Removal

To install your new PID, follow these instructions in reverse. If you have any questions, reach out to us at [email protected]

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