Babel - Removed lock assy, door closed

[CollinP]

Hi, I have a Babel machine and removed the door lock assembly (to replace). I inadvertently closed the door before replacing with the new lock assembly. I've opened Pachislo's with various methods in the past but, the Babel has no access holes in the back, top, bottom or sides. Not even a hole in the back (parallel to the lock hole).
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
CollinP

[rockston]

All of these have a pre scored oblong punch hole on the bottom of the machine, back right (as you are facing the machine).
Turn it on its side and tap that area on the bottom of your machine with a hammer, about 4" from the back 2" from the right side.
then of course you can reach inside open it and clean up the mess. Of course you could always cut your own hole too in that area. The other thing that might work is to bend a piece of say 12" long stiff 1/8" steel rod. I doubt a coat hanger will be strong enough, go to the hardware store. Start by bending a 90 about 11/16" long on one end and bend the other end 3" or so for a handle to get leverage. Use the lock you took out to mark the depth you need to insert the rod to simulate the striker. Sooner or later you will feel contact with the right hole in the mechanism, twist and open!

[CollinP]

Thanks so much for your reply Rockston. Method 3 worked a treat. Took about 5 secs once I had the hook
Put a set of vice grips on it, small twist and it opened immediately. Thanks again. Greatly appreciated. Collin.

[Wayne-Ooo]

I'm calling rockston, if I ever lock the keys in my car.