Replacing DMD Cover Plastic on AFM

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The AFM that I just got, has a couple of deep gouges in the display
plastic. After removing the DMD, I found the plastic is held in place
by a number of gray, round push on washers. Is there a trick to
getting these off, or a special tool that is needed?? Also, can the
plastic be purhcased or do you just have to fabricate your own.

Any advice greatly appreciated

DG

 

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I just cut them with a small wire cutter. Scot has replacement ones
here http://www.pinrestore.com/Hardware.html and I believe Jeff has
these available. http://www.classic-arcades.com/pinball/

He doesn't show them on his site but I'm pretty sure he made a bunch a
while back. Email him.

Bryan (CARGPB14) http://usergallery.myhomegameroom.com/gallery/bspins

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llabrevlis wrote:
> The AFM that I just got, has a couple of deep gouges in the display
> plastic. After removing the DMD, I found the plastic is held in place
> by a number of gray, round push on washers. Is there a trick to
> getting these off, or a special tool that is needed?? Also, can the
> plastic be purhcased or do you just have to fabricate your own.
>
> Any advice greatly appreciated
>
> DG

 

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I do have them...

Shoot me an email

Jeff

 

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I just pry the washers up slightly with a knife or jewelers
screwdriver, then grab the washers with a pair of needlenose pliers and
carefully wiggle them up and off. It takes a little work, but I have
never broken a single one. Once you have them off its just a matter of
cleaning the DMD glass really good, installing the new plastic and
popping it back together. I don't understand the need for new washers
or destroying the old ones?

John