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Furby Outer Shell Replacement

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    1. Furby Outer Shell Replacement, Outer Shell: step 1, image 1 of 3 Furby Outer Shell Replacement, Outer Shell: step 1, image 2 of 3 Furby Outer Shell Replacement, Outer Shell: step 1, image 3 of 3
      • Use a flathead screwdriver to remove the two 10mm screws on the base of the Furby.

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      • Use a Phillips #0 driver to unscrew the eight 10mm screws.

      • Remove the base ring after unscrewing all the screws.

      • Be careful when lifting the base ring from the Furby. There are sharp edges that hold the base ring in place.

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      • Unhook the white ribbon from the tab on the base.

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      • Roll the Furby's fur downward.

      • Disconnect the now exposed red wire.

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      • Locate the two middle clips first.

      • Locate the two remaining clips on Furby's sides, they are opposite each other.

      • Orient the Furby upside down with the tail facing away from you.

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      • Insert a metal prying tool directly into the clip opening.

      • Press upward into the clip. At the same time, use your other hand to pull away the plastic seam from the Furby's body.

      • Repeat the previous step to remove the remaining three clips.

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      • Locate the two 10mm screws and remove them with the Phillips #0 head screwdriver.

      • Lift up on the fur covering until the face of the Furby is exposed.

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      • Orient the Furby on its side to where the beak is facing left and locate the edge of the aluminum tape.

      • Lift tape gently and peel back until the tape is nearly removed.

      • Do not pull on the yellow wire located on the opposite end of the tape.

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      • Locate the four 10mm screws. Two on either side of body, and two on top of back plate, around the tape.

      • Remove the 10mm screws with the Phillips#0 screwdriver.

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      • Peel the tape gently, grabbing it from the bottom edge and folding the tape upward.

      • Peel the tape up until it is nearly detached from the black case.

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      • Orient the Furby face down, with the base facing away from you.

      • Locate the clips below the ears.

      • Repeat the technique used in Step 6. Create leverage using a metal prying tool to press upward into the clip, while also pulling back on the clip itself.

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      • Remove the loose, plastic back panel by pulling the panel away from Furby's body.

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