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lamp socket repair part two

By vec-tor

3 years ago



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    Here is a repair of a Data East Playboy GI backbox lamp socket.
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    Looks good?
    OOOPS!
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    After the center stem removed...
    The pieces:
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    Here I am pre-flaring the brass eyelet.
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    Once re-clinched together and center stem rivet installed.
    Semi finished repair.
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    Finished flaring of contact stem and tested for shorts and continuity.
    Finished repair.
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    Another repaired NOS lamp socket.
    Ready to be installed in a vintage game.

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