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Stern, 2003Sorry for such a basic question, but what is the procedure to remove the upper playfield? I need to replace one of the lock bulbs. I see two thumb screws in the front and I think there is a third one, but don't see it. Do I need to lift the playfield to get to it. Once the thumb screws are removed does the field lift right off to give access to the bulbs? Thanks
Quoted from Lermods:Sorry for such a basic question, but what is the procedure to remove the upper playfield? I need to replace one of the lock bulbs. I see two thumb screws in the front and I think there is a third one, but don't see it. Do I need to lift the playfield to get to it. Once the thumb screws are removed does the field lift right off to give access to the bulbs? Thanks
Three thumb screws. third one should be behind the ramp on the far upper left of the mini playfield. I had the wireforms off when I took mine off. Might have to do that as well. Rest I believe is just the connectors underneath.
Also I would unplug connector to TV and watch out for the GI lamps on the backboard. Possibly take those out first before lifting.
Yes pull the playfield up and out to give you better access. Didn't need to take the wireforms off on mine. Definitely take the backboard lightbulbs out. If all you need is to replace a bulb, you should be able to lift the upper playfield up and tilt it back enough to reach the lock bulbs. If you need to pull it out all of the way, you'll need to cut some of the zip ties and disconnect some connectors underneath. Careful not to pinch the diodes underneath when you put it back on.
Just got around to doing this, a bit of a PIA. I loosened the three thumbscrews and lifted the playfield while tilting it back. It's a very tight squeeze to get your hand in there to pull out the 555. After about 15 mins of wriggling, finally got it out and replaced it. The monitor wires had enough slack in them that I didn't need to remove the connector. Didnt need to remove the backlights either. I think to really get good access, you might need to remove the back of the playfield so that you can tilt the mini PF higher.
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