Switch matrix column test at 2J2 with Leon's code
Steps
- Tester LED plain lead to +5 V.
- Touch each pin of driver connector 2J2; the LED should blink in time with the CPU LEDs.
- A pin missing the signal with good IC11 outputs means a failed 7406 at IC17 or IC18.
- Compare the 7406 inputs (pins 1, 5, 9, 13) with outputs (pins 2, 6, 8, 12): input blinking but output not means that chip is bad.
Systems
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Source: Repairing Williams System 3 to System 7 Pinball 1977 to 1984, Part Two, Clay Harrell (pinrepair.com)