# Supernova Problem

**URL:** <https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/supernova-problem/45071>\
**Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\
**Created:** [November 11, 2012, 4:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/supernova-problem/45071 "2012-11-11T04:02:45Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 6\
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**Author:** ![xXYoYo888Xx](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/xxyoyo888xx/32/851_2.png) [@xXYoYo888Xx](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xXYoYo888Xx)\
**Post date:** [November 11, 2012, 4:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/supernova-problem/45071/1 "2012-11-11T04:02:45Z")

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I recently got a 2012 Supernova and the bearing seat is the tightest I’ve ever encountered. The bearing it came with had little green string pieces stuck in it, this was before I ever put a string on it. I tried using the multi tool, nothing. Didn’t try pliers because I ruined a super g in the past doing that. What do I do? Also, I don’t have a 1/4" drill bit and won’t have one for a week or so. I may have to wait until then to use my Supernova. I tried the freezer thing, too. Any advice?

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**Author:** ![DrAwesome](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/drawesome/32/1139_2.png) [@DrAwesome](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DrAwesome)\
**Post date:** [November 11, 2012, 4:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/supernova-problem/45071/2 "2012-11-11T04:11:57Z")

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How long did you put it in the freezer? Try putting it in longer. Once you do that try taking the multitool it came with and move it in a circular motion.

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**Author:** ![xXYoYo888Xx](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/xxyoyo888xx/32/851_2.png) [@xXYoYo888Xx](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xXYoYo888Xx)\
**Post date:** [November 11, 2012, 8:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/supernova-problem/45071/3 "2012-11-11T20:21:13Z")

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> [@DrAwesome](#):
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> How long did you put it in the freezer? Try putting it in longer. Once you do that try taking the multitool it came with and move it in a circular motion.

I put it in for about 30 minutes. I’ll try again but longer, thanks.

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**Author:** ![Schnayke](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f14d63/32.png) [@Schnayke](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Schnayke)\
**Post date:** [November 11, 2012, 8:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/supernova-problem/45071/4 "2012-11-11T20:26:43Z")

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Its not a long time that you need, the steel and aluminum will contract simiular amounts but the aluminum will shrink faster. So put it in 10 minutes at a time till you find it looser, as well as some penetraiting oil can help. Using a bearing removal tool is best, but YYF’s is not the best one out there. Good luck.

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**Author:** ![Xore237](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/ac8455/32.png) [@Xore237](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Xore237)\
**Post date:** [November 11, 2012, 9:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/supernova-problem/45071/5 "2012-11-11T21:27:10Z")

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Took me a long time to get the bearing out of my supernova, it took me a couple of months of on and off trying. Just keep trying and it will come out.

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**Author:** ![xXYoYo888Xx](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/xxyoyo888xx/32/851_2.png) [@xXYoYo888Xx](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xXYoYo888Xx)\
**Post date:** [November 11, 2012, 10:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/supernova-problem/45071/6 "2012-11-11T22:32:07Z")

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Just got it off! Thanks for the advice everyone!