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Atari Advice Needed

By StratDoc

5 years ago


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#1 5 years ago

I have found a great looking Space Riders at an excellent price. the pin powers up, lights come on, coils check, and it makes sounds - don't know if it is the right sounds - but it will not start a game. I have never worked on an Atari so don't really know what I am getting in to or what to look for on the PCBs. I am guessing most board component parts are available? The schematics are available on the internet pinball database.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

#3 5 years ago

Yes and no. Each time it turns on and off it does something a little different. The displays come on - all look good except for the third which has the last two digits out. Ball in play lights 00 and credits does not light. All bonus feature lights come on most of the time when turned on, off and then back on.

#5 5 years ago

I don't have the machine yet, still contemplating buying it. I have never restored an Atari and there isn't much information out there on them and no after market boards, etc. My concern is I will not be able to get it going.

#11 5 years ago

Thank you for the good advice. This is what I love about pinside!

Asking $600 but is literally in pristine condition. The BG is perfect - no flaking, chips, cracking, etc. The playfield shows almost no wear. Cabinet is a little banged up but that doesn't bother me.

I may take the plunge. An Atari would be a nice addition to the other early SS pins in the collection.

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