Starbucks Barista Athena ran out of water and fried. How can I fix it? What parts do I need?

It's easy to break the vaporlock on an Athena.

1. Power the machine off and let it cool (20-30 minutes is plenty)
2. Place a mug under the steam wand and open the steam valve all the way. If there's residual pressure, let it release the pressure before proceeding
3. Power on the machine and wait for a steady stream of water from the steam wand.
4. Close the steam valve and you should be good to go!
   

I just had my Barista Athena do the same thing. My son took the the coffee basket holder apart, nothing wrong there but the gasket on the bottom inside of the holder, where the coffee basket fits, is compressed letting the basket sit too close to the bottom of the holder. He tested this by raising in the basket and got coffee to flow ever so slightly. I just happened to be looking for a new gasket and saw your post.
It is my understanding that Starbucks is no longer making coffee machines. Your best bet is to contact Starbucks and ask who they may be recommending for repair support.
I hope this helps.

I have one, [email protected], email me. Starbucks Athena Barista manual

Mine had the same problem, and I was able to fix it. 1) Unplug the unit and allow it to cool. 2) Remove the 2 screws from the top of the unit, and take off the cover. There will be a ground wire attached to the top. You can set the cover off to the side with the ground wire still attached. 3) Rotate the steam valve until you see the hex screw that adjusts the location of the inner plastic stop relative to the outer valve knob. You will need to "tweak" the position of this inner stop relative to the outer knob to allow the steam valve to close a bit tighter. Be aware that there is limit switch that needs to be in off position or pump will come on as soon as you turn the unit on. There is also a hard stop on the inner plastic piece that prevents over-tightening of the valve. This is a bit of a touchy adjustment. I would suggest playing with the mechanism before you adjust it so that you understand how it works before attempting a fix.

Does the pump make a noise when turned on?

I believe this is the URL you want:
http://www.starbucks.com/ourcoffees/Barista_Final_011305.pdf

file:///Users/Julie/Downloads/Barista_Final_011305.pdf

I had the same problem. The Barista Zia is the same as the Barista Athena on the inside, the only diffrence between the two is the plastic shell on the Zia, and the steaming wand is on the opposite side. This is the instruction manuel for the barista athena, so its basically the same. Thanks! good luck!

I have the same problem, but have not been able to find a new carafe, so far.

is there a diagram for the coffee holder. i took mine apart to clean it and i am not sure how the spring goes in.

Mine is a red O-ring about 2 1/4" diameter, the same as some automotive brake calipers. A well equipped mechanic or parts store like NAPA should have a supply of O-rings with the proper size, best to take your strainer in to test fit.