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The entire switch matrix is dead.

No playfield switches work: check the regulated 12 V

Cause: Fuse F115 (F101 on WPC-95) blown, or no regulated +12 V: BR1 bridge or its solder joints, the LM7812 at Q2, or a bad trace to Q2.

Checks

  • Game on in attract mode: TP3 (TP100 on WPC-95) should read +12 V DC; dips below 11 V cause erratic switches.
  • If missing, check TP8 (TP102 on WPC-95) for +18 V, and the "+" (indented) lead of BR1 on WPC-S and earlier.
  • If 18 V is present but not 12 V, suspect Q2 or its trace.

Fix

  • Replace the fuse, BR1 (with jumper wires) or the LM7812 as found.

Systems

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Source: Repairing Williams/Bally WPC Pinball Games from 1990 to 1999, Part Two, Clay Harrell (pinrepair.com)