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Wanted Stern Whitestar MPU
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That's just not true, I done mine some 6 years ago and it's been solid since, just done another recently for a forum member and he is very happy, If you want to try send it me for a look or post some pics here to see how far it has gone?
I am still looking for one for a LOTR that is a paper weight at the moment. Been asking on here for way over a year.
The problem is the owner took the original board out for me to look at years ago. I said 'you will need a new board' after chopping off the battery pack - this is when they were available!
He took the board and 'put it somewhere' so nowadays where I would do a repair on it - there is nothing I can repair
The problem is the owner took the original board out for me to look at years ago. I said 'you will need a new board' after chopping off the battery pack - this is when they were available!
He took the board and 'put it somewhere' so nowadays where I would do a repair on it - there is nothing I can repair
David retro
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i might have a couple somewhere in unknown condition i bought awhile back but not needed yet
@fatapollo has one which he'll bring to pinfest, @stumblor
The only problem with it is a blown sound chip but you can use the other channel he reckons.
The only problem with it is a blown sound chip but you can use the other channel he reckons.
Pinsound solve it? It bypasses the sound chips via the cpu
I have just listed a Sega board on ebay:
SEGA PINBALL MACHINE WHITE STAR MPU / SOUND BOARD 520-5136-16 | eBay
A Sega White star MPU / sound board. As used in the following machines If your using your own BSMT2000 chip, then the price is £255.
www.ebay.co.uk
Has anyone tried these?
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Stern Whitestar / Sega Pinball CPU / MPU Sound Board 520-5136-00 / 237
Stern Whitestar / Sega Pinball CPU / MPU Sound Board 520-5136-00 / 237-0176-00 Rev-EPlug and Play direct 1:1 replacement with all features from the original.Replaces Stern 520-5136-00 REV-A/B/C/D/E and Sega 237-0176-00- NVRAM Included (No Need For Batteries)- High Quality ComponentsWe only use...
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Hey thanks for that mate I'll let you know. Damage looks to be contained to the ram so I might pull my finger out, give it some vinegar and lemon juice and install some nvram instead, see if it boots. Laziness and a million other jobs though...
That may well work BUT the socket will need replaced and the tracks around it checked, the one in the pic looked not bad but once the chip was removed ! and the green around the resistors below
After socket removed and cleaned up
The rot made its way right the way down the board!
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Yeah it can be tough to melt! I usually add solder to it first that mostly with the fresh flux melts it
Ahh ok - thats what i already do - Just wondered if there was some kind of voodoo magic i had missed
Mine is defo not as bad as that, but good that you mention the socket as I hadn't really considered that!
Sometimes liquid flux can help too, Trouble is the more prolonged heat on the pad can damage it! If the component is being replaced I sometimes snip it off first then you can get at it both sides if neededAhh ok - thats what i already do - Just wondered if there was some kind of voodoo magic i had missed