Bumper Repair

[Problemchild_87]

Iv got a broken wire off a bumper solenoid towards the back of the playfield, How do you guys sit the playfield to have easy access to solder at the back of the playfield?

Thanks
Problemchild

[beaky]

I usually sit my pf up so it leans against the backbox (after removing all the balls)

[ddstoys]

That can really depend on what game or style of game  older EM and SS games need the whole playfield dragged forward into a notch beore tipping them back onto the headbox

[shansta]

Always list what machine you are playing with PC87 - someone on here probably has one... 


As Dan said - lift the playfield at 45deg, then the far end of the wood can slide forward along the bracket. Be careful doing this - the playfield is made out of plywood, it's real easy to peel the top layer off!

Once the rear end has slid forward about 6in - you can then tip the playfield right back so it leans on the backbox. Have a good look at the guides (tracks) that the playfield sits in - there will be a "U" shape where you can sit the end of the playfield.

Put a towel on the backbox to avoid damage - AND put a towel underneath where you are soldering. (To catch any stray bits of solder)


If that's the only thing you have to fix - your're having a good day!