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CPU-controlled lamps are all out; TP1 reads no DC.

No feature lamp voltage at TP1 (-18 board)

Cause: Tarnished or heat-damaged F1 fuse clips, or a shorted BR1 if F1 is blown.

Checks

  • Inspect the F1 clips for browning and weak spring.
  • If F1 is blown, test BR1.

Fix

  • Replace the F1 clips with tin-plated beryllium copper ("BC") clips; brass clips cannot carry the current.
  • Replace BR1 if shorted; this is common.

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Source: Repairing Bally Electronic Pinball Games from 1977 to 1985, Part One, Clay Harrell (pinrepair.com)