Do not replace the drip tray yet. Place a bowl under the Nespresso dispenser. This bowl should hold at least 1 liter of liquid, about 4 cups. Open and close the Nespresso. Move to the locked position.
turn your machine off and ensure your machine's water tank is filled to the descaling line with Nespresso's descaling liquid and place a large bowl underneath the steam wand and coffee dispenser.