Panel Removal

Rancilio Silvia Pro or Pro X: Panel Removal

See our step-by-step instructions on how to remove the panels from your Silvia Pro.

Tools needed:

- #1 Phillips head screwdriver
- #2 Phillips head screwdriver (long-reach driver recommended if available)
OR
- 7mm hex driver / 7mm socket (with long-reach extension)

1. Start by removing the drip tray and water reservoir.

2. Remove the six panel screws that attach the top panel to the machine using a #2 Phillips head screwdriver.

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If you just need to remove the top panel from the machine, you can stop here and reinstall the water reservoir.

3. Remove the two screws that hold the lower front panel in place. 3

NOTE: You will need to remove the drip tray grate, drip tray, and the two drip tray side rails to be able to work the lower front panel free of the machine.


4. Using a #1 Phillips head screwdriver, remove the two small screws indicated.
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5. Remove the two small Phillips head screws attaching the wrap-around panel to the frame.

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6. Remove the final Phillips head screw that attaches the panel to the frame. This screw will be beneath the reservoir cavity and may require a long-handled screwdriver to reach.

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NOTE: On newer Pro X models, this screw may be a 7mm hex head screw. On these models, a 7mm socket with extension and ratchet or a long-reach 7mm hex driver will be needed to remove the screw.
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The panel should be able to be removed now simply by lifting gently and pulling the panel off the back of the machine.

If you need more access to the internal components, you can also remove the reservoir holder by removing these two screws and unplugging these two electrical leads.

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