Recently got an STTNG and have had a hard time raising playfield. I noticed that both the left and right playfield slide mechanisms are bent inwards. The pivoting piece on the playfield slide mechanism is bent inwards and does not pivot all that well. It's part A-16637-1 or 2, for left and right. I want to remove and try to straigthen or just replace.

My question is, does the playfield have to come out to remove the playfield slide mechanism, or can I tilt the playfield up on the wood rails and remove and replace. There are screws on the underside of the playfield I can see, but not sure if there are screws going in the side as well.

thanks

Thanks for the reply, I'm still getting used to working on machines and didn't want to open a hornets nest by trying to get these off without removing the playfield from the cabinet. I will take a closer look to see if there are any screws hiding on the underside

Thanks, I will take a closer look at them when I get home. I seem to recall one being bent more than the other, so that the pivoting piece was getting stuck and not pivoting when it bumps the pin. This is my first game with this mechanism, and I'm sure my technique was bad, and the playfield weighs a ton.

Thanks, I can tilt the playfield up on the wood rails. I will use a bungee and a helper as well. Very helpful, thanks again. This site is fantastic.