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When a Rubik's Cube pops, it may seem like it is broken. Luckily, with a bit of perseverance, you can get it back up and running in no time! One bonus is the fact that it ends up solved once you're done!
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1Check the cube. If it has any sharp, jagged pieces, it may be broken. If the pieces are all smooth, and don't look broken, count the pieces. You should have the following: 1 core with 6 centers,12 'edge' pieces with 2 colours on each piece, 8 'corner' pieces with 3 colours on each piece. -
2Complete white edges. Find all 4 edges with white on it. The edges have 2 colours. Then, line up each piece by fitting it into the core, ensuring that both colours on the edge match with the centers on the core. You should end up with a white cross with a bar on each side. The easiest way to insert a piece is to turn the centre 45 degrees, and slotting the edge piece into the correct position.Advertisement -
3Finish the first layer. Place the cross face down on the table, making sure that no pieces can fall out. Find the white corners, which have 3 colours on them, and lower them into their correct slots. Like the previous step, the colours should all line up. -
4Insert the 2nd layer. Next, find all the edge pieces without yellow on. Simply insert the pieces like you did with the corners, making sure they line up. You should only have one layer to fix, and 8 remaining pieces, all with yellow on. -
5Add the last layer corners. Add all the corners by rotating the centre by 45 degrees, and making sure the corners line up with the edges below them. Make sure yellow is facing up, and all the colours match with the pieces they are touching.
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6Add the last layer edges. The last step is the hardest step. Inserting the last 4 edges is difficult, and if done wrong, could break the cube. Find one of the remaining edge pieces, and look at what colour is on the cube, apart from yellow. Line it up with the other pieces with that colour, and move aside the corners, so you have more room to insert the edge. Gently push and wiggle the piece into the correct position, but if it doesn't go in, don't push too hard and try again. Often, putting the edge in at 45 degrees when there's more of a gap helps. -
7Add the last edge. Repeat with 2 of the other pieces, pushing aside the corners and slotting the piece into place at a 45 degree angle. When you have the last piece, rotate the whole of the last layer, and insert the last piece. It may take some effort, but don't press too hard, or it may break. -
8Congratulations! You have now put your cube back together!
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QuestionHow do I properly take apart a Rubik's cube? Can I use a flat-head screwdriver?Phil Yu is a Rubik’s Cube expert based in New York, New York. He is both a prominent member of the cubing community and CEO of TheCubicle, a leading online specialty cube store committed to providing customers with superior products and an innovative cubing experience. TheCubicle was launched in August of 2011 with a handful of popular World Cubing Association puzzles and a variety of hand-done custom mods. Over the years, they have been recognized as a major innovator and a top contributor in the speedcubing community. As CEO, Phil manages business development, innovation, and media at TheCubicle. He is best known for being a one-handed specialist using the ZZ method. Phil was a dominant OH solver on the East Coast in the early 2010s and set a North American record average in August 2012, which ranked 2nd in the world at the time. During his competitive career, Phil published a series of tutorials on ZZ and helped inspire mainstream interest in the method. Phil received his Bachelor’s degree in Music Business from New York University and a JD from Georgetown University.You don't need any tools to take apart a Rubik's cube. You can just pry a piece out when you turn it 45 degrees and disassemble it from there. Using sharp tools like a screwdriver could damage or scratch your Rubik's cube and can also cause injury if you're not careful.
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