Fix Acaia Pearl loose top plate - iFixit Repair Guide

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Introduction

Easy fix if the top plate is loose allowing the scales to rotate slightly.

What you need

1. Step 1 Remove the two screws from the bottom of the scales
  Using a 2.5 mm hex, remove the two screws visible on the bottom of the scales. No need to remove any stickers or bumpers.
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3. Step 2 Tighten the screws holding the load cell
  Tighten these two screws using the same 2.5 mm hex as before. Make sure the load cell is straight and aligned with the mount below.
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4. Step 3
  Reattach the base using the two screws you unscrewed earlier.
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