The same segment is missing on every digit across the top display; the other displays are fine, and the fault followed the display into another game.
Same segment missing on every digit of one display: loose glass lead
Cause: A lead of the display glass had been repaired before and had come loose from the board, so that segment line had no drive.
Checks
- Find which segment it is in the manual's chart and trace it to its driver chip and resistor on the display board.
- Reflow the glass leads and header pins and look for any lead that moves.
Fix
- Carefully re-solder the loose glass lead to the board.
Display boards carry high voltage for the glass; unplug the game before handling them.
Systems
Games
Related tips
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- Check every segment with the display test
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Source: Pinball Repair help group!! (Facebook group)