How to open the Saeco Moltio housing (with metal frame)

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First check which model you have in front of you: Is the decorative frame made of chromed metal (picture 1) or of metallized plastic? (picture 2). In the second case follow this guide, in the first case you are in the right place here.

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Never forget to remove the power!

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Remove the 4 Torx T10 screws from the left metal frame.

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Open the maintenance lid.

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Remove the 4 Torx T10 screws.

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Carefully lift the upper cover from the device.

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In the next step, the carrier plate for the bean container will be removed. Do not remove it yet because a data cable still connects it to the sensor on the bean lid.

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Carefully push aside and remove the lid by the bean lid sensor.

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The left side is still attached via two Torx T10 screws at the top. Remove them.

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Now the left side is clear and can be removed upwards.