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Is this board too far gone or can it be fixed?

By Sijcolo

8 years ago



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  • Latest reply 8 years ago by thedefog
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    #1 8 years ago
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    Sijcolo

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    US Golden, CO

    9y 79,300 646

    Is this repairable or did it become a test board?

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    #2 8 years ago
     
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    ChrisHibler

    Chris' Pinball Repair

    US Chesterfield, MO

    12y 120K 9,990 46

    Yes, it can be fixed. But it would be a lot of effort.
    You might be better off with one of the aftermarket boards.
    --
    Chris Hibler - CARGPB #31
    http://ChrisHiblerPinball.com/contact/
    http://webpages.charter.net/chibler/Pinball/index.htm
    http://www.PinWiki.com - The Place to go for Pinball Repair Info

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    #3 8 years ago
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    Sijcolo

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    US Golden, CO

    9y 79,300 646

    That's what i was thinking. I just haven't had any luck with rottendog boards in the older games and don't feel like dropping 400 for a pascal. It's for caveman so not very expensive game.

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    #4 8 years ago
     
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    thedefog

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    10y 93,350 5,673 72

    Everything is repairable. Like Chris said, the effort probably isn't worth it, it'll likely come back to haunt you later. Lots of corrosion there. Battery leak damage is very unpredictable. I'd do a repair like this for myself, but I'd never trust it in the long run for anyone else. But if you have the means and the knowledge and the desire to repair it yourself, go for it. I would be a good learning platform if you've never done board work.

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