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Not sure if this has even been asked, but is there a special tool that is needed to disassemble a montblanc legrand ballpoint pen? I am not sure if they are glued shut as well during assembly at the MB plant. I am trying to experiment with my pen and I have tried everything up to vice grips which I cannot get a good grip with to unscrew. Of course, I am using layers of synthetic and leather between the tool so as not to damage the pen. Anyone ever tried to do this? Any help would be appreciated. Yes, I know about the warranty and I have no intention of selling these items.

 

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Where exactly are you trying to unscrew it from? I only have a classique ballpoint and after removing the emblem cap it's possible to remove the twisting mechanism.

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Where exactly are you trying to unscrew it from? I only have a classique ballpoint and after removing the emblem cap it's possible to remove the twisting mechanism.

Hello, and thank you for responding. I am gripping the top portion, but of course that is difficult. I do remember it is somehow attached to the twist mechanism internally, but gripping that is also a headache because of the grooves. I don't want to damage it. Hmm. :huh:

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Are you attempting a repair?

Actually no. I am experimenting with different parts from my pens that I own. Yea I know, odd. I guess I am determined to see how certain things look with a part from another pen. A small fascination. lol :yikes:

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Hello, and thank you for responding. I am gripping the top portion, but of course that is difficult. I do remember it is somehow attached to the twist mechanism internally, but gripping that is also a headache because of the grooves. I don't want to damage it. Hmm. :huh:

 

I've managed to unscrew the top of the 3 ballpoints i have without much force just using my fingers, perhaps someone had tinkered with them before but it wasn't hard, just don't grip the clip as well since it's just the emblem part that screws off.

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I've managed to unscrew the top of the 3 ballpoints i have without much force just using my fingers, perhaps someone had tinkered with them before but it wasn't hard, just don't grip the clip as well since it's just the emblem part that screws off.

Thank you for the help. These are actually pens I found on fleabay, but I was assured they were genuine and never used. Both came from reputable sellers. I had one identical to the one I just bought and just like you I was able to unscrew the crown, but these two are proving to be a pain in a**. Oh well. I am determined! LOL! Have a great week and thanks so much for your assistance.

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I remembered from an older thread (can't find it right now) that some of the ballpoint pens have the snow cap attached from the twisting mechanism internally. You have to work from the inside if that's the case. One member posted a tutorial here before but I can't find it. Some pens have the snow tops like the ones jsolares have. They screw right off. Hope this helps.

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I remembered from an older thread (can't find it right now) that some of the ballpoint pens have the snow cap attached from the twisting mechanism internally. You have to work from the inside if that's the case. One member posted a tutorial here before but I can't find it. Some pens have the snow tops like the ones jsolares have. They screw right off. Hope this helps.

 

My tops were screwed into the twisting mechanism, I had to get the snowcap off to pull out the twisting mechanism.

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I talked to a former MB rep and she told me they use a special tool to unscrew the cap. I have tried like hell to remove it and I am getting no where. I guess this is how they keep people from swapping pen parts especially if an unscrupulous person tries to piece one using counterfeit parts and then selling it. Hmm. I am still determined to disassemble it. I know my classique doue I recently bought came apart easily on the first try, but for whatever reason, my legrand is proving to be a pain in the a**. Damn.

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I remembered from an older thread (can't find it right now) that some of the ballpoint pens have the snow cap attached from the twisting mechanism internally. You have to work from the inside if that's the case. One member posted a tutorial here before but I can't find it. Some pens have the snow tops like the ones jsolares have. They screw right off. Hope this helps.

Yes, I have done this with my classique, but for some reason the legrand is a bit more difficult. Bummer. Thanks for the help!

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