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That was a whole new technology. Boards will eliminate service problems. ( HaHa ).
Operators were slow to adapt to new technology, especially since this was as video games ( low maintenance ) were gaining traction on the industry.
Once operators saw what the solid state pins were earning compared to the EMs, they wanted the new solid state pins.
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