removing dmd playfields

[pinball god]

Dunno if this has been covered before and I did manage to get my tz Pf out but it was a mighty heavy struggle. Is there a tried and true method of removing the Pf. I know getting my space invaders and funhouse ones out were as simple as lift to vertical and then pull out.

On the tz I did the vertical but then held like hell and removed the pin nut the arms would slot and lock into. Then cam the big lift. I am sure there's gotta be an easier way 

[Strangeways]

During my restorations, I remove as much of the playfield components as possible until I can lift out the playfield easily. There's no way a populated ST TNG can be removed without 2 people. Just make sure all the wiring is already out the game or loose wires can wrap around speakers etc.

[pinball god]

During my restorations, I remove as much of the playfield components as possible until I can lift out the playfield easily. There's no way a populated ST TNG can be removed without 2 people. Just make sure all the wiring is already out the game or loose wires can wrap around speakers etc.

thanks for the advice, unfortunately the tz pf was still fully populated. Mind you the metal buttons in my arms holding the tendons did their job 

What I couldn't work out is how to free the pf from the side sliding rails apart from supporting it and removing the slotted nuts that engage when you fully pull the pf forward. I'm guessing I should have only slid it half way or something and then tried to lift it out horizontally as opposed to vertically like I did.

The positive side to the story is I could feel muscles in my back that I never knew I had and I think they're still there........well maybe??

[flippnaussie]

I had problems with my sliders/locks. So the play field was lifted and moved out, but not all the way, then un-screw the sliders from the playfield.

Seems to be ok on a getaway HS2.

Simon.

[pinball god]

I had problems with my sliders/locks. So the play field was lifted and moved out, but not all the way, then un-screw the sliders from the playfield.

Seems to be ok on a getaway HS2.

Simon.

thanks Simon, did you do the opposite to reinstall or did you have to install the rails first and do something else

[dendoc]

Had exactly same problem with my TZ and STTNG when fitting mirrorblades/side decals. These wide bodies are different than the standards due to their bulk. Destroyed the springs on my TZ tryign to get it out as they got caught on the way.

With they were all like RFM

[flippnaussie]

I had problems with my sliders/locks. So the play field was lifted and moved out, but not all the way, then un-screw the sliders from the playfield.

Seems to be ok on a getaway HS2.

Simon.

thanks Simon, did you do the opposite to reinstall or did you have to install the rails first and do something else

Yep,
It was a little tricky to get the playfield upright but with a little care it can be done.
Simon.

[Pajo]

Aside from probably being the best resto thread I've ever read, this link has a great description of how to remove a playfield properly:

http://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/ij-restoration-started

[pinball god]

Aside from probably being the best resto thread I've ever read, this link has a great de******ion of how to remove a playfield properly:

http://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/ij-restoration-started

thank you very much it is a great resto piece. will be taking a closer look at the rest of it.