I'm currently at work, but I remember seeing a YouTube video on it - a quick search, and didn't watch it, but I think this is it
Otherwise it might be easier to consider replacing the compressor, but since you seem fairly handy, then I would check this out.
- I quickly watched it and this is more for bags that won't drop. But you can see how to remove the compressor and the lines around it that can break etc. I would look in this general direction. Hopefully someone else can help. Sorry!