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The SodaStream Source creates soda when the loader tab is engaged. Pressing on this tab initiates carbonation and flavor infusion. This tab may become damaged through use and can be replaced through the steps given in this guide. The tab is located within the carbonating block and has its own cover. Replacement of the loader tab requires both external and internal disassembly of the device. This guide shows the steps to access this internal component.
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Remove the soda bottle and the CO₂ canister from the machine.
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Remove the four 17.8 mm screws from the bottom metal base using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.
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Pull the outer cover away from the front of the device.
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Remove the two 18.2 mm screws from the bottom of the front cover using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.
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Firmly pull the front cover off.
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Push the brass bar, located in the top of the device, out of the carbonating block.
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Slide the yellow battery cover up and away to remove it from the device.
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Unhook the bottom piece of the plastic arm on each side of the device.
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Lift the top of the plastic arm with the spudger and remove it on both sides.
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Remove the plastic piece, located near the front of the carbonating block, from both sides of the device using a plastic opening tool or nylon spudger.
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Remove the plastic oval and the spring within it.
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Pull the loader tab cover down and away from the rest of the carbonating block.
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Remove the three 17.9 mm screws located on the right side.
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Unhook the four clips on the top of the carbonating block and remove the plastic cover.
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Lift the clips located on both sides with the plastic spudger. Slide the front cover off.
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Unhook the silver spring arms on both sides of the device by pushing down.
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Grip the right and left sides of the device and pull it into two identical halves.
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Pull the foam pad up and remove it from the front side of the carbonation component.
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Remove the six 17.7 mm screws from the underside of the loader tab piece.
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Pull the loader tab out of the nozzle.
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Pull the small inner plastic circle out of the large plastic loader tab piece.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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Thank you SO much for this! I was having a lot of trouble with this thing not releasing the bottle, so I disassembled it all and put it back together and now it works a treat! Not sure what was going on but I am so excited. You weren’t kidding at the end about it all falling apart… took ages to work out how it all went back together, but now I understand it and I have a working SodaStream. 5*!
Do you know where the tiny magnet goes? It fell out on the table as I was disassembling.
I think it has something to do with the microchip for the LED’s. Can’t figure out how else the light would light. I haven’t taken it apart far enough to find the magnet. Hope this helps you.
You can see the magnet in step 18, the first picture. Its right below where a screw used to be.
I placed sodastream on side and removed top half. I could then see where parts needed to be after they “fell out” for reassembly. More pictures of those steps would be helpful. Thank
