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face plate removal 13 Sep 2017 00:55 #7572

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hi.

can anyone recommend the best way to remove the metal face place from a 2 screen game.

the game itself doesn't work now, but i want to save the actual plate without bending it etc.

thanks.

face plate removal 23 Sep 2017 07:44 #7574

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Hi

The plates are glued. Usually heat or cold helps to make glue „weak“. You could try to warm up the plates and the inside of the game case with a heat gun. But be careful not to heat it up too strong. Or maybe it helps if you stick the game case into the freezer for a few hours.

In both cases it's better to dismantle the game (removing the game case from the rest such as screens and electronic) first.
After treating the face plate / game case with heat or cold, gently try to lift up at the corners.

I never have tried above solutions, so try at your own risk! :!:

face plate removal 06 Oct 2017 09:12 #7578

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Thank you- I will try it.
Can you tell me what size screwdriver I need to separate the 2 multi-screens?
Can i buy a repair kit from ebay?

face plate removal 28 Nov 2017 20:39 #7602

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the "one size fits all" screw driver for most of the G&W is N°1

you should be able to remove all screws outside & inside, as for my case it works :)

see pic of my preferred screw driver

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