I'm in the club now. Got my Wh20 last week. Lots of work needed, but already tearing into it. Cab is shot, topper is missing, pf is dirty. But I've managed to get all switches working, and am starting the restore process.

Not sure if I'll get the color DMD, as I'd rather have one for creech. However, the DMD has a few lines out, so if someone wants to sell me there used DMD when they replace it, drop me a line.

Just starting to tear down the pf. I've heard it's not much fun, but am looking forward to seeing how it all comes apart. Any good tips specific to this machine when doing a tear down? How about anything to look out for, or to add while in process?

I'm also getting to use my new rotisserie for the first time. Built it out of 80/20 so I can completely disassemble and store when not in use. Seems like it will be a lot better then working in the machine.

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Thanks for the encouragement guys. I've done TAF previously (complete tear down) and didn't think it was hard, so hoping this goes the same. I'll check the manual for the upper pf removal. If I happen to need any more pics/info I'll let you know.

Managed to get everything off the top side of the pf. Not sure if I'll take everything off the bottom, or not. Any pros or cons to doing this?

The topside is dirty, so I'll clean that up. I also took all the Mylar off. I'll have some quality time with some goo gone tomorrow night.

I would love to have a new micro pf, but not sure I want to put that much money into the machine, as I already have plans for replacing the cabinet. image.jpg

I've been cleaning pop's and flipper mechs. Managed to get all of the glue from the mylar removed and did a quick clean of ground in dirt.

Still debating pulling everything off from the underside, but it seems like it may be a nightmare to get everything back in the right location. But, having everything off would make it a lot easier to work with. I'm contemplating trying my hand a touch up. I've got access to some great automotive clear coat at work, so would like the pf to look nice before doing this.

My shipment from Pinball Life should be here this week, so that will give me a bunch more work to complete.

I've finally managed to get the upper pf sanded/masked/painted from the previous hack repair--lots of thanks to Vid for all the great tips. I just got a couple of good layers of clear on it today (working at a paint shop is great). I'll get a decent buff & polish put on next week, and then should finally start to get it put together. I miss getting to play it....

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From the manual, it says it's transistor Q48.

I don't have a picture of the board, but this will be located on power driver board, and should be somewhere in the transitor bank above connector J125 or J127

Great Plains Electronics will have everything you need. Great place to deal with.

Yes, they are 0.100"

Check your PM. I sent some of my old one before replacing the cabinet.

It's the same either way. If you check them for continuity, you'll find that they're the exact same

Yeah, I picked up the topper alone for 125. I was first in line for the topper and boards too, but didn’t need the boards, and there was a little more bubbling on that one. So, I passed to the next in line.

Both good guys to deal with, and reasonable prices, considering the rarity of the toppers.