Q&A for How to Take Apart a Rubik's Cube (3x3)

It depends. If you have a cube from the Rubik's Speencube Kit, then, yes, you can take the center pieces off.

Yes. Even better, use mineral oil or silicone lube - but never use WD-40, as it eats at the plastic of the cubes.

It is more difficult because there is no extra space close to the last piece. But turning it towards a corner can help you put it in.

Yes.

There are 26 pieces. These can be broken down into 8 corners, 12 edges, and 6 centers. Only 20 of them move, as the center pieces are stationary.

You just press it in until it fits in there. But be careful, the plastic can break.

Remove the outer coating to help it slide back in better.

Yes, that should be fine. I recommend Vaseline.

Make sure the corner goes in before the edge, or it won't fit. To get the last edge in, turn the cube 45 degrees the same way you got it apart and try to put it in.

You may have a Rubik's cube that can not be taken apart. However, you could try prying the center caps off, then loosening the tension by turning the screw.

Moyu makes very good Rubik's cubes, and you might consider getting an Along or Wielong.

You should slide the corners into place before putting the edge piece in between them; otherwise, they won't fit.

Take out one row of one face. Then, put the two corners in. Turn the top face to a 45 degree angle, then while putting the cube on a flat surface, push the edge in.

The size of your Rubik's cube should not matter, unless the cube cannot be taken apart.

You need to take off the cap on the top of the piece and unscrew it from the core.

You can try the screwdriver tricks. Each Rubik's Cube will have a cap in the centre pieces. Open the cap and you will find the screw. Unscrew it and the whole cube loosen.

You shouldn't put the edge in the last. Instead, put the corner in the last one.

No. Brands like the Rubik’s brand are literally impossible to take out. But a GAN cube can easily be taken apart.