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Crayola Crayon Maker White Plastic Arm Replacement

Introduction

If the crayon maker is not closing properly, check the position of the plastic arm. Adjust the plastic arm if it is out of place. Replace the arm if it is broken.

What you need

  1. Crayola Crayon Maker White Plastic Arm Replacement, Take out the melting tray that is out of place.: step 1, image 1 of 3 Crayola Crayon Maker White Plastic Arm Replacement, Take out the melting tray that is out of place.: step 1, image 2 of 3 Crayola Crayon Maker White Plastic Arm 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 White Plastic Arm Replacement, Remove the metal melting tray.: step 2, image 1 of 3 Crayola Crayon Maker White Plastic Arm Replacement, Remove the metal melting tray.: step 2, image 2 of 3 Crayola Crayon Maker White Plastic Arm 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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  3. Crayola Crayon Maker White Plastic Arm Replacement, Remove the light bulb: step 3, image 1 of 3 Crayola Crayon Maker White Plastic Arm Replacement, Remove the light bulb: step 3, image 2 of 3 Crayola Crayon Maker White Plastic Arm 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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  4. Crayola Crayon Maker White Plastic Arm Replacement, Remove the green base from the crayon maker: step 4, image 1 of 3 Crayola Crayon Maker White Plastic Arm Replacement, Remove the green base from the crayon maker: step 4, image 2 of 3 Crayola Crayon Maker White Plastic Arm 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 White Plastic Arm Replacement, Locate the Plastic arm: step 5, image 1 of 3 Crayola Crayon Maker White Plastic Arm Replacement, Locate the Plastic arm: step 5, image 2 of 3 Crayola Crayon Maker White Plastic Arm 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 White Plastic Arm Replacement, Adjust/Replace the Plastic Arm: step 6, image 1 of 2 Crayola Crayon Maker White Plastic Arm 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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  8. Crayola Crayon Maker White Plastic Arm Replacement, Locate the clear plastic box: step 7, image 1 of 3 Crayola Crayon Maker White Plastic Arm Replacement, Locate the clear plastic box: step 7, image 2 of 3 Crayola Crayon Maker White Plastic Arm Replacement, Locate the clear plastic box: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the green base from the crayon maker and set aside.

    • Locate the clear box.

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  9. Crayola Crayon Maker White Plastic Arm Replacement, Remove clear box.: step 8, image 1 of 2 Crayola Crayon Maker White Plastic Arm Replacement, Remove clear box.: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • There are four screws (circled in red) that need to be removed with a Phillips #00 Precision screwdriver.

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  10. Crayola Crayon Maker White Plastic Arm Replacement, Open Clear Plastic Box: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Remove five screws (1.5 cm in length) using a Phillips #00 Precision screwdriver and open the clear plastic box.

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  11. Crayola Crayon Maker White Plastic Arm Replacement, Check placement of white plastic arm.: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • The plastic arm should be positioned as shown in the figure. Adjust the arm's position if necessary.

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

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Conclusion

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

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