# Is my yoyo still playable while the ball bearing seat is chipped off by a little bit?

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**Created:** [March 10, 2024, 2:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-my-yoyo-still-playable-while-the-ball-bearing-seat-is-chipped-off-by-a-little-bit/396188 "2024-03-10T14:55:54Z")\
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**Author:** ![Xanadu](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/xanadu/32/84910_2.png) [@Xanadu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Xanadu)\
**Post date:** [March 12, 2024, 6:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-my-yoyo-still-playable-while-the-ball-bearing-seat-is-chipped-off-by-a-little-bit/396188/21 "2024-03-12T18:24:17Z")

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@Nub Also, maybe let us know how you were trying to take the bearing off. Might be able to make it easier for you next time.

Also also, welcome to the forum!

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**Author:** ![jhb8426](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhb8426/32/631_2.png) [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)\
**Post date:** [March 12, 2024, 10:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-my-yoyo-still-playable-while-the-ball-bearing-seat-is-chipped-off-by-a-little-bit/396188/22 "2024-03-12T22:51:25Z")

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> [@Xanadu](#):
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> There are much simpler solutions over cutting an axle here…

YoyoGeezer asked how I do it. That’s my method. Please post the easier methods/solutions.

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