Bricks and Elements sometimes break - perhaps we can help you fix them?
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I need help with a broken LEGO motor
I have a LEGO motor and it broke but I didn't know why so I took apart the LEGO motor to see if the wires were the problem. I tested the wires to see if they were working but they weren't and I can't ...
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Fix for monorail sticking at monoswitch?
I recently acquired an old monorail set, and I'm having problems getting it to work properly. It works fine on normal track, and it is able to continue on or stop at a monoswitch when the switch is ...
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How to straighten 32L axles?
I have a number of the 32L technic axles, but most of them have some bend to them. Is there a straight-forward way to straighten these? Trying to bend them by hand has not seemed to change anything, ...
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What can I do to repair my minifigures loose neck/head joint?
I have a number of loose neck joints on my minifigures. How can I repair them? Any suggestions?
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Repairing Lego minifigure torso cracks/damage
I have a ton of Lego minifigures that I really put through their paces throughout my childhood (fighting pirates, exploring space... basic stuff really). A number of them are damaged on the torso. ...
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How to fix my XL motor?
I used the XL motor near water. Now it stopped working. Can someone tell me what I can do to fix it?
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How can I get my NXT to turn on - all it does is softly click?
Recently when I plugged my NXT brick into my PC I clicked on the wrong option and now all it does is clicks when I turn it on? How do I get it back to a usable state?
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Is there a way to re-tighten a minifigure's hip joint?
When a minifigure is new, the joints where its legs joins its hips is relatively stiff. However, when a minifig gets old and has been used a lot, this joint can get very loose leaving its legs very ...
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Is it possible to change the battery in a 54604 light brick?
I got 4 of these in in a bulk lot of Lego, but the lamp is getting quite dim in a couple of them.
Is it possible to change the battery in a 54604 light brick?
It looks like the brick should open, ...
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How to repair leaky pneumatics?
Some of my pneumatics parts, mostly pistons, have seals which no longer prevent the air from escaping completely. On some parts they are unreliable and on others they are not working at all.
Why do ...
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How can I fix a flattened gear?
I have an old small gear that somehow got flattened to an oval shape. The axle hole is too narrow to slide a bar through, although it is not completely closed shut.
How can I repair this gear?
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NXT screen either flickering or blank, what do I do?
The screen on my LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT brick has just stopped working. It is either flickering, or blank. I have tried turning it on and off, installed fresh batteries, and I can even hear the selection ...
