Joe M Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 I've got to get the back plate off on my SG Special to get to the input jack which is a little wonky. It just won't come off easily. I don't want to pry it since any tool I put in the crack between the plate and the body will mar the body finish ( I know, anal). Is there some easy, simple way to get the plate off that I'm missing? Thanks for any help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 It should pop right off. Maybe wedge a guitar pick in there to pop it loose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe M Posted August 30, 2020 Author Share Posted August 30, 2020 37 minutes ago, SteveFord said: It should pop right off. Maybe wedge a guitar pick in there to pop it loose? Wish it was that easy, Steve. Already tried that. I think part, if not all, of the problem is that the plate has never been off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 exacto knife around the gap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mihcmac Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Also might try a strong finger nail... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 (edited) They might have put it on before the finish totally dried. Get a peice of the stickest tape you have and stick it to it and pull it up. Or some suction cup device. Or bend a paperclip and put it in one of the screw holes. Edited September 1, 2020 by Sgt. Pepper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe M Posted September 1, 2020 Author Share Posted September 1, 2020 38 minutes ago, Sgt. Pepper said: They might have put it on before the finish totally dried. Get a peice of the stickest tape you have and stick it to it and pull it up. Or some suction cup device. Or bend a paperclip and put in one of the screw holes. OMG, Pepper, your suction cup idea was spot on. Had the gizmo that a GPS suctions to your windshield and, bingo, popped it right off. Thank you, thank you, thank you..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 37 minutes ago, Sgt. Pepper said: They might have put it on before the finish totally dried. Get a peice of the stickest tape you have and stick it to it and pull it up. Or some suction cup device. Or bend a paperclip and put in one of the screw holes. Thats using yer noggin. If using the tape, sometimes a sideways pull will fetch it off easier. I had to use some bluetac today to fish the batteries out of the central heating control unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 2 minutes ago, merciful-evans said: Thats using yer noggin. If using the tape, sometimes a sideways pull will fetch it off easier. I had to use some bluetac today to fish the batteries out of the central heating control unit. I'm an electrician an I use electrical tape all the time to twist and get small light bulbs out of the sockets that get stuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 5 minutes ago, Joe M said: OMG, Pepper, your suction cup idea was spot on. Had the gizmo that a GPS suctions to your windshield and, bingo, popped it right off. Thank you, thank you, thank you..... Sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe M Posted September 1, 2020 Author Share Posted September 1, 2020 (edited) 45 minutes ago, Sgt. Pepper said: I'm an electrician an I use electrical tape all the time to twist and get small light bulbs out of the sockets that get stuck. Yup, was gonna use electrical tape if the suction cup idea didn't work....gotta have a back-up plan, glad I didn't have to use it. Oh, forgot to mention, I had already tried the paper clip...no go. Moot point now. Edited September 1, 2020 by Joe M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10K-DB Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Small straightedge screwdriver or exacto blade ,,put a matchbook cover,,or cardboard pc UNDER screwdriver,,then carefully pry upward till it busts loose. Similar to getting knobs off pots that are sticky to get off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 A straight edged jewelers screwdriver has almost always worked for me. OTOH... this this little invention seems to be a gas.. Jack The Gripper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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