Williams Slot Machine Troubleshooting
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Upon arrival to work to start my day, a co-worker was telling me about a WMS conversion that was supposed to have been started but the tech ran into a problem. When did Bluebird game conversions start coming with a “piggyback board” and a “dongle?” You may ask what is a “dongle” when applies to slot machines? Slot machine repair manuals. Players Edge S-Plus manual. IGT Fortune I manual. RAM CLear procedures Bally 6000, Bally 5500, Willams, Sigma, IGT S-Plus. Bally Game maker. Would this be the place to ask about a older 25 cent Williams slot machine, Model 13 mw-13 is on side of machine. I just picked this up with some older EM machines, i dont know much about these, it lights up and takes coin with a ding, but the arm ratches sound as pulled down? As you pull down. Thankfully, antique slot machine enthusiasts have figured out how to use the internet and uploaded plenty of great information about repairing these mechanical marvels. Newer slots will require you to know a bit about computer circuitry, but the classics just need a screwdriver, wrench and a magic touch.
We repair most types of coin-operated video games, pinball machines, jukeboxes and most anything related to the amusement industry. We have been in the arcade game business since 1974. We do service calls in the greater San Antonio area and surrounding communities. To see some of our work click the Repair Archives on the left.
In order to get in line for a service call or in-shop repair service, please fill out a workorder in the Repair Service area.We will fill out your workorder for you if you call us. We need a record of your request in order to schedule service and contact you . Our Texas Amusement Machine Repair License requires service records be kept for 4 years. The workorder will be updated with current status information such as parts ordered, back-order status and major repair items. Your updated workorder notes are emailed to you on each major event or change in status. You do not pay until the job is done. You will be able to log-in to your account and check the status of your workorder. You will have a permanent history of your workorders and sales invoices. We do not sell your personal information.
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Below is a listing of independent coin operated machine service and part vendors that
provide their services to the general public. You can also contact your specific product maker
directlyby visiting our Arcade Game & Vending Machine Manufacturers Service Directory
A good strategy to find replacement parts on the web is to search for the actual part number
or name of part (if known) on Google. You may also find that eBay (although aterriblesource
for purchasing used games) can be a good resourcefor locating hard to find, discontinued and
obsolete coin operated arcade game, video game, pinball, jukebox and vending machine parts.
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Arcade Games, Jukebox, Pinball and Vending Machine Repair Providers USA & Canada
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Ajax Service & Repair - Specializing in the in-home repair of pinball machines, jukeboxes,
video games, touch screens, slot machines, redemption games, cranes and other coin
operated equipment in the Northern VA, MD, and DC areas. Call Chris at (571) 722-2157
ALCO Music - Vending company that also repairs coin operated machines. Serves the Greater
Cleveland, OH area up to one hour away. Call (330) 799-2025 Email: jdjukebox@netzero.com
Amusement Repair Service - Repair, Sales, Rentals of all amusement and vending equipment.
Serves greater Easley, SC area. Call Pete at (864) 306-9218 Email: homebru@concentric.net
Alan Neuman Amusements - Specialized in service of pinball machines and video games.
Located in Ventura County, CA. Call (805) 626-8277 Email: gamesmedic@gamesmedic.com
Antique Amusement Service - Service, restoration and in-home repair of jukebox, pinball
and coin-op games, 1930s and up. Servicing Southern New England and Tri-State NY area.
Call Tony at (203) 288-3797 Email: tonythejukeboxman@hotmail.com
Arcade Game Repair - Specializing in solid state pinball repairs and restorations for over 35 years
in the Portland, OR area. Call Rodger Kilgore at(503) 381-4363 Email : rodger_kilgore@msn.com
At Location Vending Repairs- Specializes in in-home repair of EM (electro-mechanical) and
modern pinball machines, videogames, jukeboxes, arcade games, etc. Located in Amityville, NY,
and willing to travel anywhere within reason. Call (631) 264-3520 Email: daniel_delia@msn.com
Big E Antique Service- Specialized in repair and restoration of vintage pinball, slot machines,
trade simulators, horse racing and amusement machines from the 1930's to the mid 1980's.
Based near MD, Wash DC & Northern VA. Email: bige@pinballservice.com
Boise Pinball Repair-Repairs EM and modern electronic pinball machines in Boise, ID.
Call (208) 344-5271 Email: sander182x@wmconnect.com
Cliff's Home Amusement Services-Repairs both old and modern coin operated amusement
devices near Hampton Roads, VA Call (757) 287-7781 Email: ifixyourgames@yahoo.com
Coin Op Music & Amusement Machines-30 years experience in the service and repair of
jukeboxes, slot machines, pinballs, videos and others machines near the Athens and
Atlanta GA area(Watkinsville, GA) Call (706) 614-7957 Email:wadeebel@hotmail.com
Doctor Pinball - Quality BUMPER-TO-BUMPER inspection and repair of both electronic and
electromechanical (EM) pinball machines and arcade games. Over 40 years experience.
Based in Long Island / NYC area but can travel all 50 states. Our motto: 'WE'VE GOT BALLS!'
Contact Bob at (516) FLIPPER Email: claw10bob@yahoo.com
Green Mountain - Offers full service to Pinball Machines; all Models from 1930s to the 1990s.
Stocks several thousand parts both new and used. Services the greater Richmond, VT area.
Call Rob or Bob at (802) 434-3717 Email: rgrassano@aol.com
Home Arcade Repair Services- 35+ Yrs. experience in coin-operated type: pinball machine, video
game and shuffle alley, in-shop or on-site repairs/refurbishments. On-site services available to
most of Connecticut, and Westchester, Putnam & Dutchess Counties in New York (Reasonable
Driving Distances) Contact Eric at: (203) 546-7613 Email: harstech14@hotmail.com
Huck's Circuit Board Repair - Professionalrepair of all pinball related and vending machine
circuit boards nationwide. Call (661) 718-3444 Email: hucks.pinball@adelphia.net
In-Home Pinball Service - Specialize in the in-home repair of pinball games from the 1940s to
present and dome hockey - Based in lower Michigan. Call (248) 349-2954 Email: cfh@provide.net
Infinite Board Repair - Service, repair, and tech support for 1980 and up for all Pinball circuit boards
and any most video game boards. Programming of ROMs and custom IC's + repair and replacement
of hard drives for most arcade game systems. Has large library of game ROMs available. 1166 Condor
Circle, Coquitlam, BC, Canada. Call John at (604) 944-9809 Email: john_liikala@bc.sympatico.ca
JD's Mobile Arcade Repair - Focused on arcade game, pinball machine, and redemption game repair
and offers commercial and residential repair services on a wide-range of coin-operated games within
a 120 mile radius of Phoenix, AZ - Call John at (520) 829-2451 Email : jdsarcaderepair@gmail.com
or visit his website at : https://johnnydean1013.wix.com/azmobilearcaderepair
Mid-West Pinball Restoration- Conducts in-home repairand restoration of pinball machines in
Chicago, IL and the surrounding suburbs. Call (312) 925-1386 Email: richhuff@mwpinball.com
Ni-Wumpf Ltd - Repairing circuit boards from the following games: Gottlieb (all models), Williams
Bally, Game Plan and Atari. Produces replacement circuit boards & replacement CPU for Gottlieb
System 1 games. Call Peter/David at (716) 582-2507 Email: peteb@asic.avnet.com
Omega Electronics- Circuit Board Repair for all Williams, Bally and Gottlieb Arcade Games
Call Roy @ (201) 843-7054 Email: remote16@aol.com
Patrick Versprille - 25 years experience in repairing coin operated amusement devices in the
greater Norfolk, VA - Willing to travel any distance. Call (757) 692-7187 Email:epversprille@gmail.com
Perry's Pinball Repair - 30 years experience in professionalhome repair of all pinball and jukebox
machines in the greater NY, NJ ands LI Areas. Call (718) 934-8512 Email:long2@aol.com
Phoenix Arcade Repair Services- Arcade Game repairs and replacement parts. Serves areas within
100 miles of Phoenix and Scottsdale, AZ Call (602) 574-6202 Email: tkoch@phoenixarcaderepair.com
Pinball Paramedic Repair Service - Specializing in the repair of coin-op amusements including
pinball machines, video games, jukeboxes, slot machines, and shuffle alleys. Serves Eastern PA
from Allentown to Philadelphia. Call Tony at (215) 541-4167 Email: tmiklos@netcarrier.com
Pinball Delight- Over 30 years of electronics and vending repair. Repairs Pinball Machines,
Arcade Games, Slot Machines, Video Monitors, Jukeboxes, Vending Machines & More- Located
near Seattle, WA (Puyallup, WA). Call Dirk : (253) 459-9015 Email: dirkhigbee@gmail.com
Ralph Gangloff - Pinball Repair and Circuit Board Repair for all Williams, Bally and Gottlieb
Pinball Machines and Arcade Games. Call Roy @ (201) 843-7054 Email: remote16@aol.com
Shoot Again Amusements- Specializes in theRepair/Restoration of Pinball, Jukebox and Arcade
Games in MA and NH areas. Call (978) 376-9438 Email:redfive05@comcast.net
Strictly Pinball - In-Home Digital Pinball Repair and Parts, Specializing in Bally/Williams pinball
machines 1976+ and circuit board repair. Call Doug at (770) 578-0051 Email: troll@pinwiz.com
Pinball Co. - Repairs all pinball machines, jukeboxes, video games, and most coin-op games
1985 & up in Chicago, IL area Call Jeff at (773) 735-0519 Email: xgameroomx@inutsi.com
The Pin Doctor- Professional in-home repair for most brands of pinball machines, video games
and bowling machines. Services Cleveland / Northeast OH area. Email: kh@surfwise.com
The Repair Connection - Repair and manufacture of circuit boards for early Bally and Williams
pinball games in the Plymouth MA area. Call Tom at (508) 224-1919 Email:repairc@tiac.net
Two Bit Score- Repairs and sells most electronic pinball machine circuit boards, plus replacement
parts, control panel overlays and marquees for Galaga / Ms Pac-Man. Also provides technical assistance
to technicians. Serves greater Austin, TX area. Call Bob at (512) 447-8888 Email: sales@twobits.com
Weeks Arcade Game Service - Providing 31 professional years of quality in-home or shop-out repair
service on Pinball Machine, Video Game, Jukebox, Monitor and Board repair in the greater Atlanta, GA
area. Call (678) 947-4159 Email: wags1@adelphia.net
WRG Services, Inc - Services pinball machines, video game monitors, Seeburg jukeboxes, DBA's
and more in the greater Euclid, OH area. Call Jason (216) 531-1222 Email: info@wrgservices.com
Coin Operated Machines Printed Circuit Board / PCB Repair Providers
(When contacting any if the companies below, please tell them that you found them on BMIGaming.com)
Professional Soldering Services- If your repair involves board-level soldering or USB / battery replacement,
leaded capacitors, resistors, charging ports, dc power jacks on print circuit boards or motherboards, let us help
with your printed circuit board level (PC board) repair. We reliably rework assembled circuit boards and offer
component placement and reliable solder joints per IPC guidelines. We also repair damaged traces on
printed circuit boards that are difficult, if not impossible to replace. Call Gloria Pitts at (630) 585-7677 or
visit their website athttps://auroralaptop.wordpress.com/soldering-services-2/
Williams Slot Machine Troubleshooting Kit
Coin Operated Machines Replacement Parts and Product Manuals
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The Pinball Resource- Largest inventory of pinball parts with over 10,000,000 parts in stock.
Worldwide Shipping. Call Steve Young at (845) 473-7114 Email: pbr@pbresource.com
Chameleon Collectibles - Original pinball, arcade, and related advertising flyers, thousands
available from the 1950s-90s. Pinball and arcade manuals and schematics, vintage pinball
books and memorabilia. Call Joe at (609) 652-8504 Email: pinflyers@aol.com
Fungus Amungus- Specializing in rare and obscure pinball books, pinball & video game flyers,
and video tapes for the pinball collector Call (519) 942-3984 Email: kingpin@astral.magic.ca
Happ Controls - Largest general arcade game parts supplier in the world. International and USA
sales offices. Excellent source for generic parts. Call (888) BUY-HAPP Email: info@happcontrols.com
Louise's Harness Shop - Makes replacement and custom wiring harnesses for most pinball
machines and arcade games. Call (800) 365-1941
Marco Specialties- Also one of the largest general game parts suppliers, and also good for
generic-type game parts. Call (803) 957-5500 Email: sales@marcospec.com
Mayfair Amusement - Largest distributor for Stern / Sega / Data East parts in the world, from
backglasses and circuit boards to schematics. Call (718) 417-5050 Email: themayfair@aol.com
PinRestore- We have products and tools to help you restore and service your pinball machine
to its full glory! Ships Worldwide. Email: pinrestore@gmail.com
Twisted Quarter- Twisted Quarter manufactures and supplies quality arcade and video
game parts at low prices - Visit them online at: https://www.twistedquarter.com 941-254-7978
Zanen Electronics - Offers video monitor 'CRT Get Well' repair kits, along with all the parts
you need to fix most monitor problems. Not for the electronically challenged! (806) 793-6337
Williams Slot Machine Troubleshooting Tools
Coin Operated Machines Replacement IC's, CPU's, Connectors, Capacitors, Resistors, etc
(When contacting any if the companies below, please tell them that you found them on BMIGaming.com)
Allied Electronics - Major US electronic parts supplier - Over 120,000 parts online, has large
parts catalog available free. Call them at (866) 433-5722
Newark Electronics - Second largest US electronics supplier - Over 100,000 parts. Also has
large parts catalog available. Call them at (800) 4-NEWARK
Digi-Key - Third -largest US electronic parts supplier - Also has excellent parts catalog available
for free. Same day shipping, quick ship, low min order. Call them at (800) 344-4539
Jameco Electronics - Smaller specialty firm. Can sometimes locate unusual, old and obsolete
IC's, semiconductors and CPU chips. Call them at (800) 831-4242
BG Micro - Another small specialty electronic parts firm, which can also get older or
obsolete electronic parts at times. Call them at (800) 276-2206
MCM Electronics - General seller of electronics parts, electronic tools and some specialty
items. Has free catalog. Call them at (800) 543-4330