changing insert globes on ss machines

[pinball god]

This could be a really dumb question and I currently do what I consider the obvious, but is there an easy way of replacing globes on SS machines like space invaders. Currently I have to bend the holders where I can to gain access to the globes. The other method is to remove solder from the screw and then I can remove the holder as per dmd games. All the globe holders on my space invaders has the braid wire soldered to the globe holder and the screw that fixes them to the playfield. So you can imagine the inconvenience of having to get a soldering iron out to change a globe.   

[Retropin]

Often the screw is also soldered in place... just bend them and pray none snap. Thats the technical approach i do

[pinball god]

Often the screw is also soldered in place... just bend them and pray none snap. Thats the technical approach i do

I was afraid of that. Some globes are in the shittiest, most difficult position and was hoping soldering the screws is not necessary

[pinnies4me]

On some games it's easier to remove the plastics and other top stuff (if not overly complicated) to gain access. A good time to clean under those areas too if that wasn't done in an earlier restore/clean up.

[pinball god]

On some games it's easier to remove the plastics and other top stuff (if not overly complicated) to gain access. A good time to clean under those areas too if that wasn't done in an earlier restore/clean up.

on my spacies that means only the gi's. Luckily the holders are 44's and I will be replacing the globes with leds so globe changing should be kept to a minimum 

[Retropin]

On some games it's easier to remove the plastics and other top stuff (if not overly complicated) to gain access. A good time to clean under those areas too if that wasn't done in an earlier restore/clean up.

on my spacies that means only the gi's. Luckily the holders are 44's and I will be replacing the globes with leds so globe changing should be kept to a minimum 

 

[Crashramp]

On some games it's easier to remove the plastics and other top stuff (if not overly complicated) to gain access. A good time to clean under those areas too if that wasn't done in an earlier restore/clean up.

on my spacies that means only the gi's. Luckily the holders are 44's and I will be replacing the globes with leds so globe changing should be kept to a minimum 

Post some pictures when your done changing them over please. I'm considering led's for my Flash Gordon but I'm really just not sure if its the right thing to do for this machine given its vintage.