bslow47

Hello all, I have the 2021 Shimano Scorpion DC reel. It works phenomenal. I have not used it a whole bunch but I changed out the line size to use for different techniques. I decided to open the side plate to see which line choice was selected. Well, I can not open the side plate. I slide the lever back away from the "close" symbol and it goes about half way. I can't twist the side plate or any thing. I push the lever back toward the "close" symbol and it does click and I try to turn the side plate and nothing. I loosen the tension knob and drag and still nothing. I even tried using a small screw drive to try and leverage the lever back more because when I slide it till it stops it looks like it could go back more. It will not go back any further then when I use my finger. So, has anyone ever experienced this or have any tips to get my side plate off? Thansk, Brian