How to Fix a Pepper Grinder | LEAFtv
Remove the metal nut at the top of the grinder and set it and the top aside on a flat surface. This opens up the chamber holding the whole peppercorns and will allow for further disassembly of the grinding mechanism. Pamela Follett/Demand Media. Pour the peppercorns slowly out of the grinder into a microwavesafe dish and check them for moisture.