Big hugs elmo only will say thats too tight how do i fix this

Hello, David -

Did you replace all 4 batteries? If not, Hokey Pokey Elmo takes 4 AA batteries:
https://service.mattel.com/instruction_sheets/B6678.pdf

If all 4 batteries are new, the problem may be with the circuit board or wiring.

This video of disassembling a Tickle Me Elmo may be instructive if you wish to open up your Hokey Pokey Elmo and check on the wiring and circuit board:
https://makezine.com/2016/04/08/tickle-me-elmo-how-about-dissect-modify-elmo/
I suspect Tickle Me Elmo and Hokey Pokey Elmo were built the same way.

More about Tickle Me Elmo (which may prove helpful with Hokey Pokey Elmo):
https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/368936/How+to+rewire+it+up
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Sometimes there is just a broken wire in the box due to the vibrations made by the oscillator and or the batteries being removed and replaced activity. A blown circuit is rare unless someone tried to fix it and wired it wrong. It only takes a millisecond to blow a component if wired wrong. Same holds if a circuit gets wet ! Best advice is to remove the power source i.e. the batteries; and dry everything before turning it on !

The circuit itself is a small card. There are a few discrete components that are wired to the card. Check the connections. If you don't know exactly where the broken wire goes, don't guess ! It could be the end of Elmo as you knew him ! Get advice ! It could be the difference of a quick soldering and having to replace the entire unit. Don't be afraid of opening it up while just checking. Just put the screws back the way they came out.

Do it all with the batteries removed, please !

If the Device does nothing, it maybe the on/off switch. The batteries are obviously the first thing you checked, right?

If it talks; but, doesn't wiggle, its the oscillator connection.

If it wiggles but doesn't talk, it may just be the speaker wire.

If it talked but didn't wiggle and someone worked on it and now it does nothing, the person blew a component on the board. Most likely a capacitor. They don't take change in polarity very well ! The whole board is as cheap as the sum of its parts and labor.
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If you get Hokey Pokey Elmo back to working properly, be sure to remove all 4 batteries when not in use and stored for a period of time, so that the batteries do not corrode and ruin Elmo.

Best wishes.

This toy does take Batteries have you tried that

working on it now, same here 8yr old stepped on his head on accident and now its broken-not dislogged. diassembled and need adheasive to repair, keep you posted!

Same problem, anybody figure it out?

I had the same problem with a TT-12 model. Dave from ELMO provided the resolution:
1. unplug the usb cable from your PC
2. on the ELMO:
a. Press MENU > PREFERENCES > USB MODE
b. ensure that APPLICATION is selected
c. exit the MENU and reconnect the USB cable to your PC

Those jacks you are plugging into on the HDTV are not composite inputs. They are component. The reason the color is not right is, you have to have a Red, Green and Blue connection.

The black and white picture from the 1 cable is because you are using a composite signal into a component green.

Big difference between a composite and a component signal. I hope this helps.

Did this get fixed? I have the same issue.

Hi ms_debbie13

How to Activate
1. This plush, shiny red Elmo is standing with his arms up above his head. One foot is lifted slightly off the floor and the other is on the floor. On that foot, there is a swivel allowing Elmo to turn, the battery door and the on/off switch. Turn Elmo on and stand him upright then squeeze his left hand to begin his song.
   
   Elmo really moves his right arm and leg in time with the song, and also turns in a circle. When the song is done Elmo says, "Whew.. that was fun! Elmo's pooped!"
Alternative Mode
2. The alternative mode is Elmo trying to keep up as the music keeps getting faster. If Elmo falls over he will say, "Woops!" and then he will thank you when you set him back upright.

Not sure what you mean by wide screen. Are you viewing on a projector, TV or monitor? Or via USB to your PC?

Feel free to email me at [email protected] and I am sure we can assist you.

VSC is one of the largest Elmo dealers in the US. You can view the new Elmo TT-02rx at:

http://www.shopvsc.com/Elmo-TT02RX-Digital-Document-Camera-p/elm-tt02rx.htm

go to www.elmousa.com and give the service dept. a call. They can fix you up.