Gasket changing in Sirena Portafilter

Starbucks Sirena Portafilter --the rust colored gasket came ou and I can't seem to be able to get it back in. Is there a way to raise the bottom plate to get the gasket on? Thanks.

Update (11/13/2022)

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Sorry...meant to add picture when I asked my question.

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