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The +5 V output is missing or reads about 2.4 V.

No +5 V or only 2.4 V from the power supply

Cause: Q1 pass transistor, IC1 regulator or the crowbar SCR101.

Checks

  • 2.4 V on the +5 V line means Q1 is bad.
  • With no +5 V, remove Q1 and check IC1 (UA723CL) pin 7 for 14-15 V; if not, IC1 is bad.
  • If Q1 runs hot with no +5 V, SCR101 (S107Y1) is shorted.
  • Make sure Q1 is insulated from the back plate by its mica washer.

Fix

  • Replace the failed part; Q1 can be a 2N6057 or 2N6059 (60 V 8 A NPN darlington).

Systems

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Source: Gottlieb System 1 Pinball Repair from 1977 to 1980, Clay Harrell (pinrepair.com)