Gaggia Accademia and Babila: Micro-switches and Sensors

Key Micro-switches and Sensors

Drip Tray/Dump Box Micro-switch

Brew Group Micro-switch

Water Level Sensor

How to Identify and Trick Micro-switches (Door and Brew Group)

1. Door/Dump Box Micro-switch

2. Brew Group Micro-switch

Resetting Brew Group Alignment (Gear Out of Place)

How to Reset the Gear

Bean Hopper Lid Sensor (Magnetic)

Water Level Sensor and Force Priming the Pump

How to Force Prime the Pump

Other Troubleshooting Scenarios

Important Safety Notes

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Gaggia Accademia and Babila: Micro-switches and Sensors

by Whole Latte Love 4 min read Updated: September 18, 2025

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Learn the location of micro-switches and sensors on the Gaggia Babila and Gaggia Accademia. By tricking the sensors, it's possible to solve problems like not being able to insert the brew unit, as well as trick the water sensor so the machine can be force primed. This video also covers how to remove a stuck brew unit. The internal door area and how the sensors operate will be the same for the 2022 version of the Accademia.

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