pintech.app

No flipper works in any game.

Flippers never work: flipper relay RY1 not pulling in

Cause: Cold solder joints on RY1 or a failed Q80 (2N4401) driver.

Checks

  • Listen for RY1 clicking at game start.
  • Test Q80.
  • Inspect the relay joints.

Fix

  • Reflow RY1's joints and replace Q80 if bad.

Systems

Related tips

Source: Repairing DataEast 1987 (Laser War) to Sega 1995 (Batman Forever), Part Two, Clay Harrell (pinrepair.com)