Quoted from blkhwks19:I don't mind a little work, but I also don't have any special tools or special knowledge of pinball machines, so it's hard to say what kind of work is reasonable for someone like me and what's maybe a bit too much. Is replacing batteries and rebuilding flippers some of the more common repairs, and are they generally pretty easy/straightforward, or pretty involved/complex?
If you own any pinball machine, you will need to also become a part time pinball repair man. You will need some special tools and to learn and gain some knowledge. You need to consider this part of ownership and part of the hobby (and part of the fun). Luckily you can find lots of support and guidance here. You can expect to need to diagnose problems, fix/replace a lot of mechanical issues, use a pinball manual to identify and order needed parts, do some soldering to repair/replace components. You can get away with not being an electrical engineer if you are willing to remove and ship circuit boards for repair when needed. For example I have learned to fix anything on my machines except board work which I ship out.
Good luck!
Jack
London, ON
Ronkonkoma, NY
