Problem accessing solenoid

Refrigerator & Freezer Repair
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Hello,
I am having a problem accessing the ice/water solenoid in my Ge fridge model - GSL25JFTC BS. I removed the control panel, disconnected the electrical connectors and took out the four screws on the dispenser housing shield (part number: [I]WR17X12152) but the shield wont come off. Everywhere I look online, I read that this shield should come out easily once the 4 screws have been removed. It feels as if there is another screw holding the bottom right of the shield in place (back by the light bulb socket) any suggestions?
Thanks!
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This is the instructions I followed but the shield doesn’t slide out easily as described: ice maker - crushed ice only - no cubes
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Is there a chance that the shield has fused to the piece behind it somehow? No matter how I shift it it won’t come out. three corners move but the bottom right won’t budge (as if I hadn’t removed that screw - which I did).

This is extremely frustrating. I would just take a screwdriver and pry it off, breaking the bond, but I am afraid that I will break something that isn’t easilly/cheaply replaceable as the shield is.

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Hi.

What is the original problem?

Simon.