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Title: How do I remove a Joystick?
Post by: gregkinnear2 on January 03, 2015, 10:10:26 pm

I just got my first arcade machine in December - an original Street Fighter II cabinet.  I would like to restore it as much as possible and so I will have many question for the people on this forum.  The first question I have is: how do I remove the joysticks? 

I have taken the Player 1 joystick apart as much as I can but I do not know how to remove the stick top.  I have tried holding the bottom in place and twisting the stick top off but it seems to be on there solidly.  The joysticks still work so I would like to be able to keep them.  Any help on this issue would be appreciated.

Title: Re: How do I remove a Joystick?
Post by: PL1 on January 03, 2015, 10:18:38 pm

Carefully remove the E-ring (bottom left corner) using a small flat-blade screwdriver to push the belly of the "E" away from the shaft.

(http://na.suzohapp.com/images/50/506070xxx_xv.jpg)

Warning: They can go flying across the room.


Scott

Title: Re: How do I remove a Joystick?
Post by: gregkinnear2 on January 03, 2015, 11:21:33 pm

Thank you, this worked.

Title: Re: How do I remove a Joystick?
Post by: Fast351 on January 04, 2015, 03:50:54 pm

E-clip, also known as a Jesus clip.  Because when it goes flying... well, you know...

Title: Re: How do I remove a Joystick?
Post by: dn on January 05, 2015, 08:08:29 pm

Cup your hand over the clip so it doesn't go flying and definitely wear safety glasses.

Title: Re: How do I remove a Joystick?
Post by: eds1275 on January 05, 2015, 09:29:02 pm

I personally get the screwdriver in place and then wrap a cloth around everything so it has nowhere to go but my net!