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How to grease the Lite FX Rotating Big Ball of Lite Model 1929 gears

Introduction

Is your Lite FX Rotating Big Ball of Lite Model 1929 disco ball screeching instead of spinning out those groovy vibes? Don’t let the noise ruin your party! A little TLC—specifically greasing the gears—can bring back the smooth rotation and dazzling light show. This guide will walk you step-by-step through accessing and lubricating the gear so you can keep the party going without a hitch. Let’s fix that screech and get back to the groove!

What you need

  1. How to grease the Lite FX Rotating Big Ball of Lite Model 1929 gears, Back Panel: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Turn the device over so that the base is facing up.

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  2. How to grease the Lite FX Rotating Big Ball of Lite Model 1929 gears: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Peel off the piece of metal that is glued to hold the two halves of the base together.

    • You may need to reapply glue to the piece of metal when reassembling the device.

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  3. How to grease the Lite FX Rotating Big Ball of Lite Model 1929 gears: step 3, image 1 of 2 How to grease the Lite FX Rotating Big Ball of Lite Model 1929 gears: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Unscrew the four 10mm Phillips head screws on the bottom of the device.

    • Once the base is removed, the device should look as shown on the picture.

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  5. How to grease the Lite FX Rotating Big Ball of Lite Model 1929 gears, Motor: step 4, image 1 of 2 How to grease the Lite FX Rotating Big Ball of Lite Model 1929 gears, Motor: step 4, image 2 of 2
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    • Use a pair of tweezers to crush the sides of the wirenuts.

    • The wirenuts are crimped to lock the wires in place. Usually the wires are just twisted into them.

    • Pull all of the wires out of the wirenuts.

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  6. How to grease the Lite FX Rotating Big Ball of Lite Model 1929 gears: step 5, image 1 of 2 How to grease the Lite FX Rotating Big Ball of Lite Model 1929 gears: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Separate the wires that belong to the motor.

    • The wires should be small and black.

    • Remove the motor.

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  7. How to grease the Lite FX Rotating Big Ball of Lite Model 1929 gears, How to grease the Lite FX Rotating Big Ball of Lite Model 1929 gears: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 10 mm Phillips #1 screws.

    • Remove the center 14 mm Phillips #1 screw.

    • Remove the plastic piece stabilizing the gear.

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  8. How to grease the Lite FX Rotating Big Ball of Lite Model 1929 gears: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Gently apply oil to the gear using a Q-tip.

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Conclusion

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

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