Recently picked this up, at a garage sale. Had zero intentions of looking for or buying a pinball machine at the time, but it was too cool and too good a price. It was produced by Williams in 1989. The game was originally slated to be Batman, but at the last minute Data East got the license, and this model was quickly transitioned to Police Force (Basically Zootopia for adults). I could have turned this for a quick buck, but I love money pits so I’ve decided to refurb the machine and place it in our movie room.
For a 30+ year old machine, the electronic boards were in great shape with exception to main CPU board which had major alkaline damage from the AA batteries. I ordered a new CPU and had absolute fits due to a poor product and customer service. But have since returned the old and ordered another new CPU by a very reputable builder. That won’t come until late October, so I figured I’d make a follow along for all the rebuild that needs to be done while I wait.
I plan on disassembling playfield (cleaning/waxing), replacing rubbers, lights (to LED), reflowing connector pins on all boards, replacing capacitors on power supply, building new score displays, and overall just getting this thing back into playing condition.
Any pinball guys on here, who have suggestions for the project?
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For a 30+ year old machine, the electronic boards were in great shape with exception to main CPU board which had major alkaline damage from the AA batteries. I ordered a new CPU and had absolute fits due to a poor product and customer service. But have since returned the old and ordered another new CPU by a very reputable builder. That won’t come until late October, so I figured I’d make a follow along for all the rebuild that needs to be done while I wait.
I plan on disassembling playfield (cleaning/waxing), replacing rubbers, lights (to LED), reflowing connector pins on all boards, replacing capacitors on power supply, building new score displays, and overall just getting this thing back into playing condition.
Any pinball guys on here, who have suggestions for the project?
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