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First power-up, step 1: check the bottom-panel fuses

Steps

  • With the game off, pull each bottom-panel fuse and test it out of the holder on continuity.
  • Leave blown fuses out for now and note what each one feeds from its label.
  • If the 6 V CPU lamp fuse is blown, test its bridge rectifier, since a shorted bridge blows its fuse.
  • If the display fuse (about 60-69 V) is blown on 80/80A, suspect one of the four 1N4004 diodes on the power supply that rectify it.
  • A blown 6.3 V GI fuse often means a shorted lamp socket on the playfield.
  • On 80/80A, replace the orange 12 V logic filter capacitor while you are there.
  • Finally, take the 28 V solenoid fuse out and set it aside before going on.

The bottom panel carries 120 V AC from the wall; unplug the game before touching the line filter, fuse block or transformers.

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Source: Repairing & Upgrading Gottlieb System 80 Pinballs from 1980 to 1989, Part One, Clay Harrell (pinrepair.com)