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Count-Down pinball machine

Count-Down (Gottlieb, 1979): Troubleshooting an...

Count-Down (Gottlieb, 1979): has a blown bank fuse, a game-over relay that won't engage, atypical solenoid driving, or a bonus hole ejecting repeatedly? Common issues and battery-free System 1 replacement...

Count-Down (Gottlieb, 1979): Troubleshooting an...

Count-Down (Gottlieb, 1979): has a blown bank fuse, a game-over relay that won't engage, atypical solenoid driving, or a bonus hole ejecting repeatedly? Common issues and battery-free System 1 replacement...

Bounty Hunter pinball machine

Bounty Hunter (Gottlieb, 1985): Troubleshooting...

Bounty Hunter (Gottlieb, 1985): won't start on the first try, has switches going inert mid-game, a pressure-dependent connector, or a dead display? Common issues and battery-free System 80B replacement board...

Bounty Hunter (Gottlieb, 1985): Troubleshooting...

Bounty Hunter (Gottlieb, 1985): won't start on the first try, has switches going inert mid-game, a pressure-dependent connector, or a dead display? Common issues and battery-free System 80B replacement board...

Roller Disco pinball machine

Roller Disco (Gottlieb, 1980): Troubleshooting ...

Roller Disco (Gottlieb, 1980): shows an "EE" error at startup, has erratic displays, dead playfield lamps, or a silent sound board? Common issues and battery-free System 1 replacement board guide.

Roller Disco (Gottlieb, 1980): Troubleshooting ...

Roller Disco (Gottlieb, 1980): shows an "EE" error at startup, has erratic displays, dead playfield lamps, or a silent sound board? Common issues and battery-free System 1 replacement board guide.

Pinball Pool pinball machine

Pinball Pool (Gottlieb, 1979): Troubleshooting ...

Pinball Pool (Gottlieb, 1979): has several faulty displays, lock-ups after about 30 min, a corroded connector under the battery, or drop targets that won't reset? Common issues and battery-free System...

Pinball Pool (Gottlieb, 1979): Troubleshooting ...

Pinball Pool (Gottlieb, 1979): has several faulty displays, lock-ups after about 30 min, a corroded connector under the battery, or drop targets that won't reset? Common issues and battery-free System...

Asteroid Annie and the Aliens pinball machine

Asteroid Annie and the Aliens (Gottlieb, 1980):...

Asteroid Annie and the Aliens (Gottlieb, 1980): won't boot, loses its 5101 RAM settings, has battery corrosion, or erratic displays? Common issues and battery-free System 1 replacement board guide.

Asteroid Annie and the Aliens (Gottlieb, 1980):...

Asteroid Annie and the Aliens (Gottlieb, 1980): won't boot, loses its 5101 RAM settings, has battery corrosion, or erratic displays? Common issues and battery-free System 1 replacement board guide.

Rock Encore pinball machine

Rock Encore (Gottlieb, 1986): Troubleshooting a...

Rock Encore (Gottlieb, 1986): has missing music, partial sound, broken sound-board traces, or ineffective grounds? Common issues and battery-free System 80B replacement board guide.

Rock Encore (Gottlieb, 1986): Troubleshooting a...

Rock Encore (Gottlieb, 1986): has missing music, partial sound, broken sound-board traces, or ineffective grounds? Common issues and battery-free System 80B replacement board guide.