How to remove lock on coin door w/o key

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I could get in the machine through the back of it. I would like to remove the lock and send it out to get a key made. is there a way to remove it from the back?
 
Depends on the cabinet. Some of them, you can get at the back of the coin door from the back of the game - just take the screw out that holds the cam on the lock and you can open the door right up. But on a lot of games, that access is blocked. In which case, you'll have to use the skeleton key:

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-Ian
 
Agreed. The hard part is over...you got in the machine. Now just unscrew and remove the lock, and then buy a new one. They're cheap and they come with keys.
 
These locks are easy to pick with paper clips if you know how. I couldn't get into the Neo Geo I picked up. Picked the lock and found one of the spare keys inside.
 
I could get in the machine through the back of it. I would like to remove the lock and send it out to get a key made. is there a way to remove it from the back?

The cam lock will have either a nut or screw on the back of it that holds the locking arm in place. Just remove that and the arm will fall off and the door can be opened.
 
A single bit cam lock can be drilled in as little as 15 seconds...

A double bit cam lock can be drilled in about 20-30 seconds...

A tube-style lock takes quite a bit more effort.
 
A single bit cam lock can be drilled in as little as 15 seconds...

A double bit cam lock can be drilled in about 20-30 seconds...

A tube-style lock takes quite a bit more effort.

Nice stats, but he has the back off the machine already. :)
 
I've found recently, the flat head screw driver/a hammer/vice grips works really well. Then you feel bad when you find the missing keys in the coin bucket that was locked up. Always start there first in the future :)
 
If you have access to one of these, these work awesome as well!!!

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... In which case, you'll have to use the skeleton key: ...

Just out of curiosity, is there a 'standard' sized bit that everyone uses? As of yet, I have not drilled a lock, but need to on one of my newest games...
 
I've never had to drill. Putting a small flathead in the lock and wiggling it around for a while has proven to be successful every time. If you can't get enough leverage to turn it with your hands, just use pliers or a leatherman with grips on it to turn the screwdriver. It'll loosen up eventually.

Tip: use Craftsman tools. If you break 'em Sears will replace 'em! :)
 
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