Q&A for How to Disassemble a Rubik's Cube

No, you could also use your thumbnail, a butter knife, or some other flat, slim object to pry it open.

It's a cube that can turn better than the Rubik's brand.

Yes, you can, but it can be quite difficult because the puzzle has really tight tensions.

Most speedcubes have a similar mechanism as the one shown above. If you have a no-brand cheap cube, it is likely that it isn't possible to disassemble.

It all depends on what kind of cube you want. If you want a fast-rotating cube, then buy a Speedcube.

You can't take apart the 1x1 cube. It’s literally a solid piece of plastic.

You can do the whole phase of disassembling the cube backward. You can watch the video below the Unanswered Questions section.

Yes, you can. Depending on the type of cube you have though, it may be more difficult.

Petroleum-based lubricants are generally not recommended. It's best to use lube designed for Rubik's cube, or other silicone-based lubes.

Some of the affordable cubes (like the QiYi Thunderclap V3) have the center pieces screwed to the mechanism. You can screw the center piece to set the tension or take apart the center. After that, the cube can be easily taken apart and reassembled.