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Silverball Mania SDU help request

By Atari_Daze

6 years ago



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#1 6 years ago

Good morning Pinside Bally SS guru's! I'd like to know your input on what components may need to be replaced besides the caps on my SDU.
I inadvertently installed C26 & C23 basackwards (don't ask) and now F2 (750ma) blows when and only when J3 is installed on same SDU.
I've measured the voltages on the A2 board and all are within tolerance. I tested my caps using the method in the image and of course have failed. Could it be that I also damaged my voltage regulators or any other component that would need to be replaced?
I need your help so I can build my order with a component supply house. Are the regulators pretty robust, should I consider replacing Q21, Q22 and or Q23 before replacement of Q20? Also on my SDU there is Q24 which I cannot locate in my manual or the Electronic Pinball Games Repair Procedures manual, anyone know it's specifics?

As always, thank you in advance!

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#2 6 years ago

Bump for the afternoon crowd hoping I can get advice to or not to order the voltage regulator.

#3 6 years ago

A backwards hv filter cap probably tried to pull a lot of current before the fuse popped and could have damaged the hv transistors. I would test all the transistors in the HV section. Usually you end up having to replace all of them, but sometimes it is just q23. The Stern HV circuit is a bit more complex. not sure why. Possibly tries to blow the rectifier fuse if the HV section shorts.

#5 6 years ago

Just to confirm, can't beleive I overlooked testing the transistors, I feel part of the problem was indeed those. I tested Q22 - Q24 and all 3 failed test! Waiting on shipment now from Digikey.
Thanks again Barakandl

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