Dumb Question - 250 Watt MH - Replacing the bulb

[Coleus]

well I can't remmber if the 250W will snap, try to turn upside down and see if it fall out (but a pillow or something soft under so you don't break the bulb if all out) :-)

I think i experienced the same with my maristar fixture. the metal plate just hold on to the bulbs