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Segments are missing and the R1-R14 resistors test good.

Missing segments: check the UDN7180 with a probe

Cause: A bad UDN7180, its input chips (4558) or the board connector.

Checks

  • With high voltage removed, probe the UDN7180 inputs (pins 2-8) for pulses. None: suspect the connector or input chips.
  • Probe the outputs. Pulsing inputs with dead outputs means a bad 7180.

Fix

  • Replace the failed chip.

The display supply carries about 100 V DC (plus and minus); keep fingers and probes off the master display board and power supply high-voltage section with the game on.

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Source: Repairing Williams System 3 to System 7 Pinball 1977 to 1984, Part Three, Clay Harrell (pinrepair.com)