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[* icon_note] We will now focus on opening the heart of the Barista: the boiler.
[* black] Remove the four hex bolts securing the brew head to the boiler assembly.
[* black] Lift the brew head off the boiler.
-[* black] Remove the single Phillips screw securing the perforated plate and gasket to the boiler housing.
- [* black] The perforated plate evenly spreads out the steam/boiling water to evenly brew the ground coffee held in the basket.
+[* black] Remove the single Phillips screw securing the brew screen and gasket to the boiler housing.
+ [* black] The brew screen helps to evenly disperse water across the grounds in the basket.
[* black] Use a a large standard screwdriver (we used a washer and a pair of pliers) to remove the one-way valve spring retainer from the bottom of the boiler.
- [* icon_note] The one-way valve spring is tuned to only allow the valve to open when the pressure reaches a certain level, coordinating to the perfect temperature for brewing espresso.
+ [* icon_note] The one-way valve spring is tuned to only allow the valve to open when the pump is running. This prevents the brew head from dripping while warming up.