Opening the Siemens Surpresso Compact

Remove the water container, the brew group and the drip tray with pomace container.

Using a spoon, remove as much of the coffee beans as possible from the coffee bean container.

Remove the two Torx T10 screws on the top.

Remove seven T10 Torx screws on the back.

The two screws at the bottom of the front can remain.

Press with a flat-head screwdriver into the openings on the side with the water tank. This releases the latches on the top.

Press the flat-head screwdriver into the opening on the side with the brew group. This will release the last notch on the top.

Lift the top off.

On some models, a cable leads to the sensor on the powder tray. Unplug the connector on this cable first.

Slide the side section of the brewing unit about 2 cm to the rear. This sometimes gets stuck and may require some force to remove.

Remove the two tabs from the power switch.

Take off the side panel with the brew group.

Do the same with the panel on the other side.

To remove the water tank hose simply pull it of the pump.

Remove the side panel.