Replacing ball bearings on the Fidget Spinner: You should pay attention to this

If your Fidget Spinner no longer rotates properly and cleaning does not help, you can replace the ball bearing. So that you can enjoy your trend toy again afterwards, we tell you what you should pay attention to.

Fidget Spinner: When should you replace the ball bearing?

• Thorough cleaning of the ball bearing often helps with contamination. Before you disassemble your toy, read our detailed instructions.
• A fidget spinner can fall to the floor when you try new tricks. If this happens more often, the ball bearing can break. In this case, only the replacement of the ball bearing helps.
• A new ball bearing can also make the Fidget Spinner spin longer.

Remove ball bearings - so it'll work

To access the ball bearing, you must remove the protective caps. If these are only clipped, carefully lever off one side with a small screwdriver. If the covers are screwed on, hold one side while screwing on the other. To remove the ball bearing must be exposed from both sides.

• Usually the bearings are only inserted and you can push it out on one side.
• If the ball bearing is quite tight or if it is glued, you can help yourself with a trick. To do this, mill a hole in a wooden board. The circumference of the hole should be slightly larger than that of the ball bearing. Position the spinner on the board so that the bearing is over the hole. Protect the ball bearing by putting a coin on it and then gently hit the coin with a hammer. The ball bearing is pressed down and you can push out the last piece by hand.

New ball bearing - pay attention to type designation

Not every ball bearing fits into every fidget spinner. Therefore, before buying a new ball bearing, pay attention to the type designation. This is usually engraved or printed on the cover of the ball bearing.

• If the type designation is no longer available, precise measurement helps. When it comes to the sizes of the ball bearings, the correct order of the measured data is important.
• The size of the ball bearing is defined by three dimensions, which are usually separated by "x" or "*", such as "8x22x7" or "8 * 22 * ​​7".
• The first number describes the inner diameter of the ball bearing, the second the outer diameter and the third finally the height.
• There are ball bearings with seven and six balls. The alternative with only six balls ensures more speed and smoothness.
• If you value speed and a long service life, choose a ceramic bearing. However, these are more expensive than stainless steel bearings and also break more easily.

What you should pay attention to when oiling the Fidget Spinner can be found in another practical tip.