(Topic ID: 82195)

Williams system 6 laser ball issues

By southofi-10

10 years ago



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#1 10 years ago

I got a Williams laser ball system 6 that has a few issues.I'll start by telling you what I have done.
I installed new interconnect system,changed all caps on power supply,and have redone a few of the bad connectors.
The problem starts when I use the flippers.The game will shut down..Now,when I reboot the game,it comes up just for a few seconds-displays work,etc...then it goes down.meaning,it"s not in game over mode anymore.It's like a blow fuse,but not..So now,I can't even get it to boot in game over mode.
I'm thinking this is a connector problem.I've had these games before and it seems like there are alot of connector issues,mainly with the interconnect.
My question is,where to I start from here.What connector(s) should a person first look at for this problem?
Thanks

#2 10 years ago

Are you handy with a DMM?

Check the +5v on the MPU. See what it reads. Low voltage could cause resets.

Missing/broken/open diode on flipper coil could cause resets.

Crappy scanbe sockets could cause reset when vibration

See same above about the mpu/driver interconnect.

#3 10 years ago

Thanks.Yes,I can use a volt meter.
First thing is to change the bad diode on the flippers.
Then I'll start doing a voltage check.
This mnachine has always had random problems.Probably a connector issue somewhere.
I redid all the ground connectors (which had some faults)

#4 10 years ago

Ok. I had one of the plugs in wrong.Thankful for flashlights.
Changed the flipper diodes,changed the caps on the power supplier and not a glitch.
Woo Hoo
Thanks

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