Questions tagged [disassembly]

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

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

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Most inseparable combinations?

Some combinations of pieces are really hard to get apart – really hard. Can some answerers provide a list of “dangerous combos“? For example, a 2×2 with a round 2×2 on bottom. Also, if possible, provide a good way to get them apart!
user6907
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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, but the less vigorous, the better. Also, the method…
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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 may have dust in between them. They have been…
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Help separating a 6L stick with stop ring & 1x1 cone

I have a 6L stick with stop ring & 1x1 cone stuck together. I've been trying to separate them without success. Any advice?
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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 together I think. When looking inside, there…
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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 case that makes a difference (I think the…
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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 edges of a plate, I'm having a very hard time doing…
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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 I put the separated ones on the photo for…
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How can I remove a Lego 4x4 plate from a non-Lego baseplate?

I have tried using a brick separator, prying with fingers, bending the plate and stacking bricks on it.
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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 to take it off as soon as possible? I want to do…
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