I checked out my friend's Gorgar this evening and tried to help get to the bottom of a problem with their displays. Turns out the 18-pin female connector that plugs into the right side of the credit/match "master" display board has some screwed up pins. Unfortunately I couldn't seem to figure out a way to extract the pins for replacement, so I've been looking for a new housing. No luck so far--part number 1-640136-8.

Anyone know where I can find one? Or if there's a trick to removing the pins to re-use the old housing?

I suppose my only other option would be to solder the wires directly to the connector pads on the board but I really don't want to go that route if possible.

Thanks!!!

I totally forgot to get close-up pics of the connector in question. They aren't IDC, but the was no opening in either side of the connector that would allow me to press down the locking tab for removal. I tried using an edge connector pin removal tool (for gottlieb system 80 connectors) but I couldn't get it to release the pins from the connector (going through the top and bottom, neither way worked). I'll have to take more pics next time I stop over, but it may be a while before I get the chance.

Thanks!!! I really appreciate it. Fingers crossed!

Thanks for the link! I'll have to give that a shot if nothing else pans out.

Think I found a possible solution!

I was considering trying a JAMMA edge connector just to see if it might work. Couldn't find any info here about anyone trying it, but I found a link from someone that was fixing up a Firepower where they managed to use one. I'm ordering a 36-pin (each side is 18 pins) jamma edge connector with solder lugs and I'll see if that does the trick.

http://www.pleasureandpinball.se/fp/fpelectronicseng.htm

Pic from the site:
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Terrific info, Ed! Thanks for the help!

I'm pleased to say the jamma connector did the trick! It fits rather tight, but it's working great and with any luck it won't need to be unplugged again for a very long time from the new Wolffpac LED display board. Of course, it was only the day before I went to do the repair that I finally sourced 18-pin edge connectors. In case anyone needs them, this place claims to have them. I've never dealt with this company but if they're legit, they're the only place I could find that sells these right now:

https://www.arcadepartsandrepair.com/store/pinball-kits-parts/pinball-parts/amp-18-pin-bifurcated-leaf-single-sided-edge-connector-housing-as1000/

They also sell the crimp terminals that work with the housing. Thanks for the help, everyone!

Sounds like Ed might be away for the holidays etc. Also looks like he doesn't have the part in stock and it's obsolete... So it may only be there for reference at this point.

You'll probably have to order them from arcade parts and repair. Ed/GPE is my preferred vendor otherwise. Good luck!