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TP2 and the CPU board 5 V agree with each other but both sit low.

Finding a board or device that drags the +5 V down

Cause: Either the 5 V supply parts (BR2, C5, C4, LM323K) or a load on the 5 V line.

Checks

  • Unplug the driver board 5/12 V outputs: J114 (CPU), J116 (cabinet), J117 (backbox), J118 (playfield); on WPC-95 these are J101, J139, J138 and J140/J141.
  • Measure TP2 again. Still under 4.92 V: suspect BR2, C5, C4 or the LM323K.
  • If the voltage rises, plug the connectors back one at a time to find the device pulling it down.

Fix

  • Replace the failed supply parts, or repair the board or device found.

Systems

Related tips

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