# Trick/tool for bearing shields a lock rings?

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**Created:** [November 6, 2025, 12:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trick-tool-for-bearing-shields-a-lock-rings/435670 "2025-11-06T00:04:48Z")\
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**Post date:** [November 6, 2025, 3:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trick-tool-for-bearing-shields-a-lock-rings/435670/9 "2025-11-06T03:39:48Z")

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This is the best technique I’ve found

> [@Xacto knife for c clip removal FTW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/xacto-knife-for-c-clip-removal-ftw/373551):
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> Here’s a quick tip for those who struggle using needles or pins to remove bearing shield clips: I spent years of struggling with pins and needles but one day last year I decided to grab the xacto blade off my workbench and VOILA! Instant success! 90% of the time it works the first time every time

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