Hi All, I recently picked up a non-working Totem. This is my first Solid State game so I am working through it with the help of online guides and help here. I recently rebuilt the power supply and was about to test it when I thought to rechecked all the fuses. This machine has what appears to be a factory 1 Amp Slo-Blo on the small transformer. From what I read this is a popular mod to these Sys1 games. This fuse gave me an iffy reading. The continuity was shaky and pulling it out of the clip completely (I usually leave one leg in) showed a small burn spot and testing it again revealed it was indeed blown. So, I loaded in another fuse and after a bit it blew as well.

Additional Info: this game has a Ni-Wumpf board and original displays. Not sure if there is a workaround for eliminating this transformer? I know pinwiki has a potential workaround but has anyone done it?

I read these small transformers can get damaged easily. Is this a sign the transformer is toast? Any tips for testing or fixing this issue?
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thanks for the tip. Fuse does not blow when AC not plugged into PS board. Measuring AC voltages at the plug with working fuse:

Pin1: 12.09
Pin2: 12.09
Pin3: GRND
Pin4: 14.57
Pin5: 14.53
Pin6: 37
Pin7: 32.50

so, this must be an issue on the PS board? Info on my work on that is here: https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/rottendog-gps001-repair

Thanks any and all for the help!

Pins 1&2 are shorted. I can occasionally get continuity from pin 1&2 to ground as well. Not consistent.

thanks, might take you up on that!

pinballdaveh etal,
You have been a great help! When I thought this was a transformer issue I started this thread. Since it seems it relates to my PS rebuild, care to pick up at this thread?
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/rottendog-gps001-repair