Pinball Board Repair Service info.

Note that I am in the process of updating my pricing schemes for repair services, based on changes to my available tooling and abilities.  However, the base fee structure has not changed.  Each board will incur a base fee for return shipping and basic diagnostics.  Any parts / labor for the actual repair will be added on top of that base fee.  The base fee varies according to the board type. System 3-7 CPU/Driver board pair $20 CPU or Driver board on it's own $15 Sound Board (with or without speech board) $15 Power supply $15 Displays:  Not currently offering display repair services. For a bit of info, repair prices tend to stay within the same range.  Generally, CPU boards end up in the range of $50 or so, and driver boards around $25.   However, in some situations, it can run much higher.

At current, I am trending away from machined pin sockets.  They have proven to me as being unreliable.  Instead, I am using stamped double-wipe sockets if needed, but many replacements are being done without sockets. Directly soldering to the board, as with the original components, is by far the most reliable method if done correctly. I am also a bit more tolerant than some shops when it comes to dealing with previous repairs of poor quality.  I have the ability to repair thru-holes and solder pads by using eyelets,  but they are labor intensive and can get pricey if there is a lot of damage to repair. Lastly, I have moved away from remote battery packs and lithium coin cells on these board styles.  I will still install a remote battery pack if requested, but the preferred method is the use of a memory capacitor.  This eliminates any need for batteries in the future, and eliminates the risk of battery corrosion.

So, if this all works OK for you, drop me an e-mail to figure out how I can help you.