EA said - "Do yourself a favour swap out the phillips / pk for a straight slot head screw!
better long term."
Mr Min replied - "When you say better, can you explain why?"
Apols didnt see your response earlier.
Well first off there's nothing wrong with the brand new screw youve installed. These same are used on Rancilio, Bezzera and many more. Except....
Old school posts from yonks ago including my own experience with a Bezzera is that.....
over time that nice new Phillips (?) head screw will gunk its way in, old grounds will burn themself into the cross head slot And make it most difficult to remove.
A deep straight slot screw head is much easier to clean out, given it will do the same, and the flat blade of the screwdriver will then give a more positive bight to assist in breaking any tension built up.
Oh and dont fall into the.....
tighten it till it nearly snaps the head orf then back it off a smidgeon rule of thumb some whose mothers do have 'em !

Just firm then up an 1/8 turn!

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