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August_1999
Re: My First 6100 / Problems


From: Al Warner ( )
Date: Sun Aug 22 1999 - 16:12:37 CDT


I checked all the connectors for continuity from the pins to the end of the
plugs. I resoldered all of the pins on the deflection PCB. Could I have
missed something?

Mike Singer wrote:

> > When I got my Tempest, the picture was only appearing in the upper left
> > corner of the screen and it would come and go. I figured "Deflection
> > Transistors". Ordered a kit from Bob Roberts. Now I have the top half
> > of the screen, but the bottom of the screen is being drawn in the
> > middle. I checked that all of the transistors are not shorted and I
> > used new mica and grease. Can anyone offer some suggestions?
>
> Cold solder joints on the connectors.
>
> Mike Singer
> Amusement Video Pinball

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