Permanently defeating the slam switch on the CPU board
Steps
- Remove the CPU board.
- Solder a jumper across capacitor C2 (which grounds the R12/C2 junction).
- Refit the board; the slam switches and their wiring no longer matter.
Systems
Related tips
- The slam switch must be closed for the game to run
- CPU board reset circuit check
- Gottlieb reset circuit update
- Slam and outhole switches sit outside the matrix
- CPU plug A1J7 (playfield switches) pins
- System 1 CPU board connectors
- Aftermarket System 1 CPU boards
- CPU connectors that fail most
Source: Gottlieb System 1 Pinball Repair from 1977 to 1980, Clay Harrell (pinrepair.com)