Dorothy A Meadville , PA January 08, 2022 Appliance: KitchenAid Mixer KSM5 Kitchenaid Mixer Ksm5: The latch spring broke in half. How to replace K5ab 5 Quart Kitchenaid Flat Beater. Removed 2 screws and the broken latch. Placed new latch spring on and the 2 screws. Super easy and the mixing bowl clamped on perfectly. Took about 30 seconds. Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes