How to remove indicator lamp encased in solid plastic?

[bassNtrebel]

Hello Folks, I need help figuring out how to remove/replace a lamp mounted in solid plastic as pictured below. I tried wiggling it out by pulling it with a needle nose pliers but its not budging. The amp is a SAE Two Power Amp. Any ideas?

 

[elnaldo]

If the bulb is bad, and you must replace it, i think the less destructive method would be to cut the wire and drill the holes again from the back on the remaining wire.

 

[Blue Shadow]

That is what I would do, too. Cut the wires and with new bulb in hand decide if you want/need two holes for the wires or one larger hole for the bulb with wires and then drill/cut that hole in the housing. Might need a dab of glue to hold the bulb in place since the original looks well recessed. hopefully the replacement is as small.

 

[bassNtrebel]

Ok. Thanks guys. I think that's the only way to do it.

 

[dzkfraser]

The designer probably thought he was pretty clever with that one. Maybe someone should have told him that bulbs do burn out occasionaly