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Repair & Troubleshooting at pinball machines
In this category, you’ll find practical guides for repairing and troubleshooting pinball machines. Whether it’s weak flippers, defective coils, or problems with switches, displays, lighting, or electronics—we explain common issues in an easy-to-understand way and provide step-by-step guidance on possible causes and solutions. The articles are aimed at both beginners and experienced pinball machine owners and help you safely perform repairs and find the right replacement parts for Williams, Bally, Stern Pinball, Jersey Jack Pinball, Sega, Data East, Gottlieb, and many other manufacturers.
There’s hardly a more frustrating moment for a pinball machine owner than when you flip the main switch and… nothing happens. No familiar click of a relay, no display lighting up, no general illumination, and not even the sound of a fan coming from the backbox. The pinball machine seems completely lifeless.