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HOW TO DISASSEMBLE
AND REASSEMBLE YOUR
RUBIK’S SPEED CUBE

Congratulations you now own a Rubik’s Speed Cube! To find

out more about Speed Cubing please go to Rubiks.com and
click on Speed Solving. The aim of this guide is to help you
customise your Rubik’s Speed Cube to the way you like it.
The Cube is currently set to a medium tension. Do not over
tighten the Cube or you risk damaging it. To adjust the
tension remove the tiles (as in step 1) and screw the screws
anti-clockwise. To achieve different tensions assemble as
shown below, using the following steps (omitting steps 6 –
10). If you want your Rubik’s Speed Cube even looser then
you can change the springs following all the steps in the
instructions. A full instruction video on all of these steps can
be found in the Speed Cubing section on Rubiks.com.
You can lubricate the cube when fully assembled, but for
best results with Rubik’s Lube, lubricate
Pro-Pack Contents: when the Cube is apart (just before step
11). For more information on lubricating
1 x Rubik’s Speed Cube
the Rubik’s Speed Cube please visit the
1 x Screwdriver Speed Cubing section on Rubiks.com.
1 x Rubik’s Lube Note: only a tiny amount of lube is
1 x Lube applicator needed and will quickly spread inside the
Cube with a few twists and turns.
1 x Instruction manual
1 x Stand
6 x Washers
6 x Loose springs

TIGHT MEDIUM LOOSE

1
Remove the centre cap using a flat
head screwdriver

Unscrew the centre cap

3 Remove the centre piece

C

CM

MY
4
CY

CMY

Disassemble the Cube in layers

Remove the remaining centre

piece as in steps 1 & 2

Steps 6 – 10 will show you how to disassemble the core to change

the springs. These steps are difficult and if you are having trouble
please refer to the videos available in the Speed Cubing section on
Rubiks.com. If you do not wish to change the springs then skip
straight to step 11.

6 Locate the 4 tabs holding the

Cube together

Push down and in on all 4 tabs at once.

Make sure that you are pushing the tabs
rather than the plastic around the tabs.
The core should come apart slightly
allowing you to then open it the rest of the
way (it may be helpful to use your nail or
the screwdriver provided).
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Find the centre divider and remove it

9 Remove the pillars holding the

springs. You can now change all
the springs by removing them
and replacing them with the
others provided.

10

Reassemble the core

This is the best time to lubricate

your Rubik’s Speed Cube – a
detailed instruction video can be
found on Rubiks.com in the
speed cubing section.

M
11
Y
Place the tall plastic washer in the
underneath of the centre tiles.
CM

MY

CY
12
CMY

Put the screw into place

13
This step will help prevent catches
on very loose tensions and can be
skipped if you prefer tighter
tensions. Place the metal washer
over the screw and plastic washer,
between the plastic washer and
the core.
14
Screw 5 of the 6 centre pieces back
into place

15
Rebuild the Cube layer by layer;
leaving the final centre piece
until last. Use the following
pictures to help you orientate the
colours correctly.

To find out more about speed cubing go to the Speed Cubing

page on the Rubiks.com website.

Made in China. Colours & Parts may vary. www.rubiks.com

©1974 Rubik’s® Used under licence Rubiks Brand Ltd.
All rights reserved. www.rubiks.com. WARNING! Choking hazard:
contains small parts. Not suitable for children under 3 years

Poly-Demethyl-Siloxane Lubricant for use with Rubik’s Cube only.

WARNING DO NOT INGEST. Parental supervision advised. Not for
consumption, keep out of reach of younger children, keep away from eyes.
Seek medical advice if concerned. Wash hands after use. NON Toxic.

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