Congrats on getting a LW3! One of my favs in my collection. That plastic is broken on almost every machine, I had to make my own to replace it. You can get a full plastic replacement from CPR. The GI connector is prob burned up, don't forget to change the pins on the board also or it will burn up again in no time. Friend of mine changed just his connector and was ruined again in a few weeks. Good luck have fun!