The game resets at random, after twenty minutes or two hours, in play or in attract mode. Flipper use makes no difference, and 5 V reads fine after rebuilding the usual connectors.
Random resets after a full 5 V rework: bad J130 connector on the power driver
Cause: A poor connection at J130 on the power driver board, though it didn't look burned.
Checks
- With the game running, gently tug the wires at each power driver connector; a reset when one is touched points to it.
Fix
- Repin J130 with a new housing and Trifurcon pins.
Systems
Games
Related tips
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Source: Pinball Repair help group!! (Facebook group)