Anyone got tips on opening up a Delonghi La Specialista?

[Biblical Chicken]

has anyone tried doing this with the machine while its still warm? or do you have to let it cool down?

 

[Enviou]

has anyone tried doing this with the machine while its still warm? or do you have to let it cool down?

let it cool. The boiler can retain heat for ages and you do not want to get near those lines with hot water and a screwdriver

 

[Motionless Mantis]

has anyone tried doing this with the machine while its still warm? or do you have to let it cool down?

also, drain the water tank and run the steam wand to release the pressure in the lines from the brew group. Yes its obvious but you’d be suprised how many people don’t know about this step.

 

[Dull Dragonfly]

my la specialista started leaking from underneath after about 2 years of use. The silicone hose that connects the machine to the brew group had loosened at the clamp. Easy fix once I opened it up.