How To Take Apart A Keurig K-Mini. I have a simple fix, how to remove and clean your needles. There are so many different keurig machines out there these days that the cleaning instructions can differ slightly from unit to unit. How to open the top lid area where the top needle is and there is no. Regular cleaning keeps your coffee maker running smoothly and looking its best. Check out my other video where i open up the keurig k mini to try . Pull apart the cup holder. Once the front is popped off, you can wiggle the top .