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The technique of disassembling two or more parts from one another.

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Wobble problem with the PF L motor

So I got my hands on a used 42095 LEGO Technic set that I wanted for a long time. After disassembling it and testing PF for the first time, I have noticed that one of the motors is extremely wobbly, ...
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How do I switch out a gear in the Cat D11 set without taking the set apart?

I have a fully completed Cat D11. Great build. (I have previously built the Bucket Wheel Excavator, the Rough Terrain Crane, Liebherr 9800, Airbus 175, etc.) Couldn't get through calibration. Did not ...
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What's inside a linear actuator?

The two linear actuators that I know, 61927c01 Linear Actuator and 92693c01 Linear Actuator Mini, have a built-in clutch (that makes a clicking sound when feeding the actuator torque when it's fully ...
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Fixing a LEGO M Motor connector

I have several broken "Powered Up" M motors and I took one apart to see what was wrong. I ended up snipping off a section of the wire and re-soldering it back together but testing with an ...
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What's the easiest way to remove the license plate on the Time Machine?

I have the 10300 Back to the Future Time Machine. I'm assembling it for the first time, Following the directions. and I'm at the end where they're allowing me to pick which of the three I want to ...
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Any tips for putting figure's hands into the arms?

I've recently bought some Chinese LEGO-like sets and, even though the quality might not be the same as the original, I sometimes think it's a reasonable tradeoff for the 50-75% price discount. ...
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How to open first version of the pneumatic cylinder? (Part no 4688c01)

I have a Lego Technic set 8040 from 1984 with the first version of the pneumatic cylinder. Unfortunately, the shaft on the cylinder broke. Apparently the top of the cylinder (lid) is glued. Is there a ...
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I just finished the typewriter set and everything works fine but the type-bar is a little higher than it should be. Is there any way of fixing it [closed]

The typewriter works perfectly fine. The only problem is the typebar being a little higher than it should be.
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Fix Lego M Motor - The hooks aren't budging

I have a Lego M motor that is broken. I'm following the instructions here to try to fix it but the little tabs that hold the plastic frame together just won't budge no matter how hard I'm pushing them ...
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Insert a gear into a turntable?

Is there a way to insert a 24 tooth gear into a turntable of the 48452cx1 type? --> Is there any model to feature any tooth gear (even smaller) used inside this turntable? This specific ...
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Millenium Falcon 75192 Disassembled Storage

I recently bought the Millenium Falcon 75192 and built it. I would now like to take it apart and store it. I don't have a LEGO collection, and would like to store it in a way that I won't have to dig ...
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How to remove round tiles easily from a plate

I have made a road for a medieval style MOC by putting 1x1 tile, 1x1 round tile and 1x1 round plate on plates of varying sizes. When I want to remove the round tile from a stud not on any outer ...
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What electronics are inside the SPIKE Prime angular motors?

Is there any information available about the internals of the SPIKE Prime and Robot Inventor angular motors? What Hall-Sensor is used by the SPIKE motors? To be more precise: I'd like to get ...
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What is inside the LEGO Powered Up L motor?

What's inside the Powered Up L motor (part bb0959c01)? How do its internals compare to the XL motor and the M motor?
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How can I extract a metal axle from a plastic wheel without damaging them?

I have Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Wheels Red with metal axles that have developed rust and I need to sanitise them, as I have rust even on the plastic pieces This is an example of wheels I need to ...
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How do I remove this piece when the other side is obstructed?

I bought and constructed the Millenium Falcon 75192. Now, I'm breaking it apart for storage. I just don't know how to remove the black piece below (the same as the alone one but in the structure) ...
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Remove 3, maybe 4, decades old PVA glue from Lego

A friend of mine gave me a large crate of Lego that he found in the house he just bought. It appears to be several sets from the late 70's. (I spotted the building instructions for the 850 and 851 ...
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Piece stuck in LEGO T-Rex body part nr. 6223585

My son stuck a rod piece through one of the openings in the T-Rex body middle part (part# 6223585). How can I open up the body to retrieve the rod piece? The body is made of two parts that are clipped ...
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Take off a small 1x1 piece from bigger LEGO surface

In general, what is the best approach to take off small pieces from a surface like the one in the picture? How to proceed What should I do if I don't want to deal any damage to LEGO itself? I want ...
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Miniature Lepin box door stuck inside box itself

Yes, maybe the title may be confusing, but this image says it all: I got a Lepin city set not too long ago, and it included this box. I have no idea how this happened but during use the door ...
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What is inside the Technic Powered Up XL motor?

What components are inside the new Technic Powered Up XL motor? Is it the same as the PF XL motor, except with a different connector?
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Lego Duplo Train Track Switcher washable? / Best way to clean them?

I've found some pretty old Lego Duplo train track parts, that I'm looking to sell on Ebay. As these are pretty old and caked with dust, I wanted to used my usual method I usually use to clean all ...
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Mounting a mosaic modularly

I have this LEGO mosaic consisting out of 3 by 3 baseplates (32x32): As it takes up too much space lying flat, I would like to mount it vertically or near vertically, slightly leaning backwards, like ...
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How to disassemble the propulsion wheels of the LEGO/DUPLO train engine base part# 28743 drivetrain?

I have a push and go motor, also known as Hub No5 model also known as engine base part #28743 The issue I have is that the train can not climb the bridge anymore, unless using the locomotive alone ...
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How to disassemble these parts?

I have these parts put together really tightly and have no idea how to separate them. Does anyone have any suggestions? Sorry for the black color, I do not have them in any of the brighter colors, so ...
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Separating old 2 x 4 brick with wheel holder

I am wondering if anyone knows of a way to separate the clear bottom piece from the brick on part# 7049b "Brick, Modified 2 x 4 with Wheels Holder Old and Trans-Clear Bottom" without breaking anything....
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Selling complete sets, Assembled or Disassembled?

I have several complete Lego sets that are assembled. I would like to sell them and want to know if I should ask a higher price if I disassemble them and organize the pieces? I also have the ...
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How to disassemble LEGO train engine base part# 28743?

I have one of the new Bluetooth engines (part 28743, but in the bottom it says Hub No 5 model) that has started to under-perform and make some noises, I think that it need some maintenance (maybe due ...
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How can I separate 1 x 1 round from boat mast base 4 x 4?

I have two pieces I cannot seem to separate. The parts in question are: 3062b: Brick, Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 6067: Black Boat Mast Section Base 4 x 4 x 1 2/3 The 1 x 1 is transparent in this case, in ...
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How can I separate an 8H antenna from a modified 1×1 with ring?

I have two parts which are stuck together: 4081b: Plate, modified 1×1 with clip light – thick ring 2569/25699/47094: Antenna whip 8H The parts have been assembled like this for about 20 years and ...
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Is this non-disassemblable LEGO instruction step real?

I've seen this image shared a few times around the internet as an example of a LEGO instruction step that assembles pieces in such a way that they cannot be disassembled (at-least not without some ...
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How To Disassemble the LEGO Boost Hub?

I can get the hex screws off and pry apart the plastic tabs on the bottom plate, but for the life of me I can't un-clip the back tabs. Any ideas on where to press/pry?
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Re-building sets - paid services?

My son has A LOT of LEGO sets, which have sadly broken down into many, many millions of pieces. Does anyone know of any paid services that might help re-build his sets. I know this sounds like it ...
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Please Help! My LEGO BB-8 Minifig Head Is Stuck In a Helmet! [duplicate]

My younger brother lodged his BB-8 head in a helmet, and I just can’t dislodge it.
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Any ideas how to separate these lobed gears and lightsaber pieces?

Any help please? I've got these two pieces stuck together and not sure what to try! I don't want to break the pieces...
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What is inside the LEGO Powered Up M motor?

What is inside the M motor in the new Powered Up system? How is it different from the older Power Functions motor?
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How do I sell complete LEGO sets still assembled?

I have several complete items I want to sell. I have the instruction manuals but no boxes. They are still together. They include the old Death Star, and some other Star Wars, the complete Lone Ranger ...
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What's the fastest way to rebuild different sets that have been brought together

My mom did something to my LEGO. When I was a kid I loved playing with them. Frankly I have no interest in it anymore. She broke down all them sets, and put them all in a huge box. I still can ...
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Is there a tool that can consistently remove hundreds of 2x2 Tiles?

I have hundreds of 2x2 Tiles that I use to create LEGO City scale footpaths and floors. They are arranged in a grid on baseplates in a similar way as shown below: Recently I had decided to rebuild ...
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Separate LEGO Technic wheel from 3 pin hub

How to separate a 3 pin wheel hub (part# 92909), from this wheel (part# 44772), in order to replace it with another wheel, such as part# 22969?
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Optimal way to remove door from frame

What is the best way to remove the transparent door from the white frame? I am asking this since I want the door to last as long as possible without damaging the slot or bump. Any method will do, ...
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How to open Duplo train base 2961b?

How can I open a Duplo train base 2961b without destroying it? It is not working despite fresh batteries. There are no screws.
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How can I remove old LEGO bricks that are stuck together?

Brought my childhood LEGO sets from 1970's and 80's for my kids. The pieces attach much tighter together than sets purchased recently. Can something be done to loosen the attachment without damaging ...
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How to remove an unslotted length-2 technic axle from a one-way axle hole?

A problem that sometimes occurs during disassembling is an unslotted length-2 technic axle being stuck in some axle hole that is a dead end, i.e., you cannot push the axle out with a longer axle from ...
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How do I take out this pin from an axle connector? [duplicate]

I have an axle connector with a blue pin stuck in it. How do I get it out? It looks like this: It's on very tightly. I tried removing it for 5 or so minutes, but it's too slippery.
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How to speed up the disassembly of large LEGO technic sets?

Is there any ways to help speed up the disassembly process for big LEGO Technic set such as the 42043 Mercedes-Benz Arocs?
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How to disassemble this small Technic turntable, combination of parts 99009 and 99010?

How should I non-destructively disassemble the following parts, when they are newly assembled? 99009 Light Bluish Gray Technic Turntable Small Bottom 99010 Black Technic Turntable Small Top
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Can using a hex key to disassemble LEGO Technic pieces cause damage?

Does using the right size hex key (Allen key) to speed up the disassembly process cause damage to the LEGO Technic pieces?
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How to disassemble this Technic combination?

How should I disassemble the axle (7) attached in this model? (I tried using a brick separator but failed to remove it.)
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Tools to unbuild a model more easily?

Are there any good tools out there to help unbuilding a model, for example removing axles from beams? Something like the famous brick separator, but for Technic models.
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