At power-on both CPU LEDs flicker, then come back on and stay on.
LEDs flicker then stay on: flipper or game ROM problem
Cause: A bad flipper ROM or game ROM, or its socket. LEDs that come on solid with no flicker point to a locked CPU instead.
Checks
- Reseat or replace the ROMs at IC17, IC20 and IC14 and check their sockets.
Fix
- Fit freshly burned EPROMs in new sockets.
Systems
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Source: Repairing Williams System 3 to System 7 Pinball 1977 to 1984, Part Two, Clay Harrell (pinrepair.com)