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Tech: Generic

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Machine not starting? Flipper stuck? How to tweak a slingshot? And more!

Tech: Early solid state

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Fixing the early solid state games (1975-1985)

Tech: Alpha-numeric

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Fixing alpha-numeric games (1986-1991)

Tech: Modern games

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Fixing dot matrix / modern games (1990-now)

Tools & Supplies

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Discuss what tools & supplies to use, where to get them, and how to use them.

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TTS Modified Harbor Freight Lift Table By wizzardz (6 years ago) - Last post 1 day ago

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