Powerball won't spin up

[martixy]

I have this very old powerball(basic model, no fancy stuff) that I wrote off as broken a long time ago(I think it was dropped or something).
The problem is it wont spin up properly, it never picks up any impulse. I think it's because something is loose. More specifically the ring that holds the axis of the rotor moves up-down, which I think it should not.

Is there any way to fix it or something(I haven't even been able to get it open, never mind fix it).
It's a really cool toy and I would love to be able to fix it.

[Hentie]

The best will be to follow the instructions on how to open a powerball on the Powwerball site!

Once you got it opened, then you will see what doesn't look right. I think it is so dirty from wear and tear or even dust and dirt.
It will be easy to clean all the parts, put it together and give it another try!

If you can't start it by hand then just give it a good pull with a string to allow enough momentum.

Hope this helps!

[Hentie]

Hi Hentie,
Thanks for sharing this information. I think you’re exactly right about open a powerball.


Try to open your PB and remove the white dust on the white ring surface/plastic shell...
Mine was making a "clok clok" when spinningthis weekend...
Opened, cleaned...sound perfect now!

Thanks again,
Abraham
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You are very welcome, Abraham!

These powerballs are so presicely made and performs at such high speeds, that the smallest interferance will influence it majorly!

Enjoy your PB!