On the bench only the 5 V LED lights; the board doesn't run, even with new ROMs, RAM, CPU and a known-good clock and reset.
System 11 CPU board won't boot after cleaning: worn ROM socket contacts
Cause: Several contacts in the game ROM sockets (U26 and U27) were bad, so address lines to the ROMs were open.
Checks
- Use a diagnostic test ROM and watch address line A8 (CPU pin 17) for the expected flash pattern.
- Remove the ROMs and let the processor run free; check each address line is toggling with a logic probe.
- Inspect the ROM sockets closely for damaged or corroded contacts, even on a board that looks clean.
Fix
- Replace the U26 and U27 ROM sockets.
Systems
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Source: Pinball Repair help group!! (Facebook group)