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Stupid Question: How to take out tubes??

I know this is a stupid question, but i want to know how to take the tubes out when replacing them. I opened up my tubed preamp yesterday to replace some microphonic tubes but I wasn't sure how to do it. Do I just pull the tubes straight out, or is there a release lever on the tube socket. I dont' want to mess around with it unless I know for sure. The tubes are 6922. Thanks
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slipknot1
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First, call them on the phone and ask them out ;) If they say no, then do the following:

turn the unit off, let any stray electrical charge dissipate, use cotton gloves or a soft cloth, pull them straight out of the socket.
slipknot1
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They leave residual oils on the glass. They often tell you no to touch halogen bulbs with your fingers for the same reasons.
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