Before removing the processor board, check the following areas: Check for empty or low hopper Check to see if hopper is jammed Check hopper motor, gearbox, and roll pin...
REPAIR YOUR VINTAGE POKER OR SLOT MACHINE
Before removing the processor board, check the following areas: Use output test to verify the problem Check wires and connectors for defects Verify meter lead is seated...
For vintage gaming enthusiasts, restoring classic machines can be a rewarding yet challenging endeavor. In his latest YouTube episode, Lawton Barnes of The Metal Shop...
Start With the Problem The simplest means of treating machine and board repairs is to start with the obvious problem and then try to isolate the cause. Treat each...
Join Lawton Barnes in the Metal Shop as he demonstrates how to fix slot machine candles in this informative video. Lawton explains that the flashing light on the candle...
Lawton Barnes shares invaluable insights on unlocking your IGT poker machine when you don’t have a key. Discover a surprising method using a specific tubular key...
Before removing the processor board, check the following areas: Verify that the wires to the hopper motor are connected Verify that the roll-pin is good Test for 110 VAC...
Before removing the processor board, check the following areas: Verify the problem by checking the input test in the self test mode Check to see if the button assembly...
IGT Fortune II Poker Machine Restoration – (Part 4) CRT Recap & Final Touches
In the final episode of his four-part restoration series, Lawton Barnes brings an IGT Joker’s Wild draw poker machine back to full working order. This time, the...
Before removing the processor board, check the following areas: Check the self test inputs to verify the problem (coin-out) Check for obstructions, misalignments, or any...