STAR*TECH Journal
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April 1987 (13)
AMOA Expo '87 To Be Held
November 5-7 in Chicago
ips & Tricks: PCB
Edge Connector Repair
By
Sam Wiles
Eyler Vending
Frederick, Maryland
Game: PAC-MAN or MS. PAC-MAN
Tip: When you encounter erratic operation
such as going into self-test or tilt in
the middle of a game or the attract mode,
more than likely there is a bad ground
connection.
Check the "fingers" of the edge connector.
If they are burnt and pitted, the
connector is obviously loose.
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AM)A Expo '87, the Amusement & Music
Operators Association's 38th international
exhibition & educational seminar for the
coin-operated games, music and vending
industry, will be held November 5-7, 1987,
at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, Ill.
'lbousands of owners and distributors of
coin-operated games, music and vending
equiµnent are expected to attend. The Expo
'87 exhibition will showcase
manufacturers' products and technologies
including pinball games, jukeboxes, pool
tables, pa.y telephones, video games,
cranes, electronic darts, cigarette
vending and other coin-operated equiµnent.
Expo 1 87 educational seminars will feature
recognized industry, government and
rnanagerrent experts addressing a variety of
topics ranging from technical issues and
regulatory trends to rnanagerrent skills and
increasing productivity.
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Trick: I have found a trick to remedy this
situation. Cut switch blades into small
pieces the same size of the burnt fingers.
Tin the fingers good with solder, then
sweat the blade pieces onto the board.
~ This ensures a nice snug fit, as well as
• good electrical connection.)
Note: This repair works on the other
boards as well. Make sure not to build the
pads up too high or it will make it
difficult to get a good connector fit.
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