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Introduction

Need to access the electronics of inside of your Teddy Ruxpin? This guide will show you how to remove the interior housing cover of the Teddy Ruxpin model #17262DS giving you access to the electronics inside that you might need to replace. Not only does this guide involve damaging the Teddy’s fur, it will also require you to remove the fur entirely. You will need to use a Phillips #1 screwdriver head, and scissors.

What you need

Step 1 Battery

Teddy Ruxpin Housing Cover Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2

Teddy Ruxpin Housing Cover Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2

Remove the vest covering the back of the bear.
Orient the bear with his back facing upwards and unscrew the single Phillips #2 screw.
Captured screws will stay in place, no need to worry about losing this one!

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Step 2

Pull the tab outward to remove the protective plate for the batteries.

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Step 3

Remove all four AA batteries by pushing the positive end down and pulling the battery out toward yourself.

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Step 4 Arms

Teddy Ruxpin Housing Cover Replacement, Arms: step 4, image 1 of 3

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Teddy Ruxpin Housing Cover Replacement, Arms: step 4, image 3 of 3

Cut the orange shirt and zip tie.
Remove the zip tie.

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Step 5

Cut across the back seam of the head of the bear along the arrow.
This damages the bear's exterior and will require resewing.

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Step 6

Teddy Ruxpin Housing Cover Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3

Remove the interior of the doll.
Peel the outer layer around the head of the bear and forcefully pry off the face of the bear from the outside layer of the bear.
This will be difficult and require significant force, but do not fear about breaking the doll at this stage.