I've been a pinball owner for just over a month.
I've encountered a number of trivial and complicated problems on my Firepower and Comet machines, and the participants in this forum have been amazing. I appreciate your thoughtfulness and detailed responses. I have yet to be down for more than a couple of hours!
My most recent failure is well documented, and the search feature here took me exactly to a relevant discussion. Thank you to the staff for keeping this alive!
I made a donation when I started, and will do so again for time saved! If I can find any way to help others, I'll certainly pay it forward. Thanks everyone.