Sophia plate help

[jasonlujan]

Anyone here have experience on removing these kinds of pins from the plastic plate (after remove the e-clamp)? I'd prefer a clean removal if possible. I'm worried if I do trial-and-error I'll do some damage.

Thank you!

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[copeina]

They are pressed and glued in. You can try twisting, but it's unlikely you'd get them out of the 45 year old plastic without damaging the plate.
Sometimes you'll find a loose one, and they pull out the "long way". Just use a toothbrush and your favourite (Canadian spelling ) polish and you'll get the desired results.

Cheers,
/K

[jasonlujan]

okay thanks for the assembly info. i'll work on it.

[pachiwall]

If I'm not mistaken...the end embedded into the plastic is "knurled" for grip. They are not meant to come out.

[jasonlujan]

thanks all. i decided to rework the existing plate and it worked out after all...