Playing my whirlwind tonight before bed, as any good pinball junkie would...a ball that drained wouldn't kick over and cycle a new ball. Just sat in the apron. Heard the game...groaning almost from the backbox. Tried, didn't work. Game was on. Lights were flashing. Nothing. Turned it off, back on...ball still sat there. Still heard the weird noise. Then i smelled the dreaded smell..melting plastic. Killed the power quick, opened the back box, and was greeted with smoke.
I got absolutely no clue if the game is screwed, if i can fix the board parts that messed up (i've never tried to solder on a board), if I can replace the board. I need some help please. Pics of what melted are attached. I should also mention - i have absolutely no clue WHY it happened either. I've had no issues with the game except the ball lock switches since i purchased it in Feb, which i replaced with brand new cherry switches.
So i need help 1) knowing if / how to fix the board, and 2) what may have triggered that so it dont' happen again.
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