Game repair
Here’s how I fixed an update issue with a Stern Star Wars game. Eventually I figured out the problem was a faulty network cable. Having a network cable tester can help you avoid a ton of headaches.
Game repair
Before throwing parts at a board that won’t work, here’s a few things you can to save yourself a bunch of time and headaches.
Audio Amplifier
If your Gottlieb sound board has this satellite board on it you may need to remove and reheat the pins underneath. Read more on how this is done.
Batteries
Here’s some tips you can use when troubleshooting display issues on your Williams System 9-11 series pinball machines.
Bally Pinball
This is a connector for the G.I. on the insert panel. I wonder why this one…
Big Buck Hunter
Here’s some tips and info on repairing the buck target on your Stern Big Buck Hunter Pro pinball machine. Links to replacement parts in the post too.
Data East
If your Rottendog Data East MPU won’t boot, check this out first before returning it or contacting support.
Audio Amplifier
This Williams F-14 Tomcat has two garbled and low callouts while all other sounds were good. Read more to see video and find out what the problem was.
Bally Pinball
What do you do if the special solenoid section of your driver board self destructs? Save it for a shuffle alley!
Bally Pinball
Usually when I’m repairing a board just 1, maybe 2 components are bad. This Fliptronics II board was left on my bench with a note saying “it locks up the logic board.”