(Topic ID: 70901)

Moving a Stern LoTR - Remove backboard?

By Ade

10 years ago



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#1 10 years ago

Hi All,

I have a Stern LoTR that I need to relocate. It's currently in a flat on a 3rd floor, which originally took two guys 40 mins to get up the stairs (the last bit was a hell of a squeeze).

I'm thinking of removing the backboard entirely to make it easier to get it down the stairs. Has anyone ever done this? How easy/ hard is it to disconnect entirely a backboard and re-connect it afterwards?

Thanks in advance for feedback!

#2 10 years ago

I've had to take apart each of my games to make it down these stairs:

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Everything can be unplugged. I label each connector with tape so I know where to put everything back together. I also take a few pictures before I start to reference later just in case I'm confused.

#3 10 years ago

Thanks! I too am going to label everything as I take it apart.

Luckily, I'll be moving to a place where I can actually get a widebody model (looking at you, STTNG!) through the door!

#4 10 years ago

Take some pictures, make a few notes, and you'll be fine. There aren't that many connectors and the wiring harness has a 'memory' which simplifies the guesswork. If there is something you can't figure out when reconnecting, all you have to do is ask the group.

Steve (in Escalon, CA)

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