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Crayola Crayon Maker Sliding Lock Mechanism Replacement

Introduction

If lid is closing but not latching, read the instructions in this guide to help you determine and fix the problem.

What you need

  1. Crayola Crayon Maker Sliding Lock Mechanism Replacement, Take out the melting tray that is out of place.: step 1, image 1 of 3 Crayola Crayon Maker Sliding Lock Mechanism Replacement, Take out the melting tray that is out of place.: step 1, image 2 of 3 Crayola Crayon Maker Sliding Lock Mechanism Replacement, Take out the melting tray that is out of place.: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Press the green arm away from the melting tray. Remove the melting tray.

    • Pop the metal arms out of the green pivot support.

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  2. Crayola Crayon Maker Sliding Lock Mechanism Replacement, Remove the metal melting tray.: step 2, image 1 of 3 Crayola Crayon Maker Sliding Lock Mechanism Replacement, Remove the metal melting tray.: step 2, image 2 of 3 Crayola Crayon Maker Sliding Lock Mechanism Replacement, Remove the metal melting tray.: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the 2 screws (.75cm in length) currently securing the metal melting tray with a Phillips #2 screwdriver.

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  4. Crayola Crayon Maker Sliding Lock Mechanism Replacement, Remove the light bulb: step 3, image 1 of 3 Crayola Crayon Maker Sliding Lock Mechanism Replacement, Remove the light bulb: step 3, image 2 of 3 Crayola Crayon Maker Sliding Lock Mechanism Replacement, Remove the light bulb: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • The light bulb should now be revealed. Unscrew the burned out bulb and replace with a new bulb.

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  5. Crayola Crayon Maker Sliding Lock Mechanism Replacement, Remove the green base from the crayon maker: step 4, image 1 of 3 Crayola Crayon Maker Sliding Lock Mechanism Replacement, Remove the green base from the crayon maker: step 4, image 2 of 3 Crayola Crayon Maker Sliding Lock Mechanism Replacement, Remove the green base from the crayon maker: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Flip the crayon maker.

    • Remove six screws (2 cm in length) with a spanner.

    • Remove the green base plate and set it aside.

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  6. Crayola Crayon Maker Sliding Lock Mechanism Replacement, Locate the Plastic arm: step 5, image 1 of 3 Crayola Crayon Maker Sliding Lock Mechanism Replacement, Locate the Plastic arm: step 5, image 2 of 3 Crayola Crayon Maker Sliding Lock Mechanism Replacement, Locate the Plastic arm: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Locate the clear plastic arm inside the control box.

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  7. Crayola Crayon Maker Sliding Lock Mechanism Replacement, Adjust/Replace the Plastic Arm: step 6, image 1 of 2 Crayola Crayon Maker Sliding Lock Mechanism Replacement, Adjust/Replace the Plastic Arm: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • If necessary, unscrew the plastic arm with a Phillips #00 Precision screwdriver and readjust the arm until the desired position is reached.

    • If the plastic arm is broken, contact Crayola for replacement parts.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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