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The display doesn't work and both negative supplies read the same voltage.

-125 V and -113 V read the same and the display is dark

Cause: The 12 V zener D6 (D3 on WPC-95, 1N4742) that sets the gap between them has failed, which also kills transistor Q7 (MJE15030). An open R8 (4.7k ohm 5 W) gives the same symptom.

Checks

  • Test D6/D3, Q7 and R8 (R43 on WPC-95).

Fix

  • Replace the failed parts; better, rebuild the whole HV section.

High voltage section: work with the game unplugged.

Systems

Related tips

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