<![CDATA[iFixit - Answers With Device "Etch A Sketch"]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/Device/Etch_A_Sketch?rss=yes en-US Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:03:15 -0700 <![CDATA[Etch A Sketch: How to repair etch a sketch]]> This is an etch a sketch from the 80's. White knobs turn, but there is no drawing. Can I fix it?

⟐ Commented February 10, 2026 at 19:57 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/456460/How+to+repair+etch+a+sketch https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/456460 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:57:44 -0700 <![CDATA[Etch A Sketch: Can I fix dead areas on the screen, where lines don't appear?]]> I've got some old etch-a-sketches that have areas of the screen where lines disappear, or are so faint they are almost impossible to see. They have been sitting on a shelf for more than 15 years, being used only once or twice. We tried lots of shaking, turned the knobs, but nothing works. Any suggestions? I hate to throw them out.

⟐ Answer edited November 13, 2025 at 3:07 MST

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⟐ Commented September 02, 2021 at 16:02 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/427078/cant+clear+exsisting+sketch+from+screen https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/427078 Thu, 02 Sep 2021 16:02:40 -0700 <![CDATA[Etch A Sketch: powder leaking from etch a sketch at the knobs]]> how to stop the leaking powder at the knob spindles?

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