Full Service
When you book a full service your machines playfield will be stripped of
all ramps, mini-playfields, mechanisms and plastics to expose the
playfield and give access to all the rubber rings and bulbs.
I can then remove all the bulbs, test them, clean the working ones and replace the blown bulbs with #47 bulbs where necessary.
All
the rubber is removed and replaced with new rubber I source from Marco
Pinball in the USA. Before installing the lamps I clean the playfield
with a light detergent and polish it to bring back the shine and the
speed. Once that is done I can replace the rubber and start the
re-installation of the ramps, mechanisms like Ferris Wheels, multi-layer
playfield sections and plastics. its a big job and can only be done in my workshop where I have the space, light and tools on hand to do it properly.
I
also look at mechanisms below the playfield and clean and adjust them
for optimum functionality. If something major is broken I will contact
you with a quote before going ahead with the subsequent repair. If its a
minor thing I'll fix it as part of the service.
The cabinet is given
a clean as well and small fixes are included. If, however your cabinet
is coming apart this will be seen as a mechanical repair and the cost
will be added to the service should you choose to have it sorted.
Board Repair
Most boards get damaged through leaking batteries. Yes, these machines
have batteries installed on the main CPU board to keep the RAM alive
where settings are stored. Things like High Scores, Free Play,
Difficulty and display language.
In a corrosion case the
components affected have to be removed so that tracks can be inspected
and stitched where necessary. All the corrosive fluid must be removed
from underneath them as well. The cleaned and repaired board is rebuilt
and tested in the machine.
In rare cases I only have to replace
RAM or other chips. Finding out which one can be tricky at eat up hours
so even a small repair physically can be costly in terms of hours.
Please consult an engineer or technician with experience before removing
IC's from your boards. You could end up causing more damage. Rather
remove the board and bring it in or courier it to me. I won't be able to
test what I've done without the machine here but at least you won't
have ripped-out through-hole plating and dry joints when you get your
board back.
Mechanical Repair
What you're looking at here is a common failure of the slot machine scoop on a Twilight Zone. I normally repair these using TIG welding or silver solder. Both methods work well on these mild steel mechanisms. Anything I can fix with a welder, a new bolt or a bit of violence will always be better, cheaper and faster than looking for spares, waiting for the couriers and doing the Rand-Dollar-Shipping-Tarrifs conversion.
Pricing Options
Explore our competitive pricing plans tailored to meet your pinball needs all across South Africa.
Full Service
A Full Service will cost you around R6,500.00. Prices may vary according to the machine so ask for a quote.
Minor mechanical adjustments are included but major repairs, broken mechanisms and board repairs are quoted separately
Minor Service
For a minor service I wont even look at the functioning of your machine but only replace the rubber and lamps provided there are no ramps to remove.
If you want you can just bring me the playfield.
Normally R2,000.00.
Mechanical repair
A repair will cost you around R1,500.00. depending on the parts needed and the hours involved. Prices depend on the job complexity so ask for a quote
Normally R1,500.00.
Board Repair
A repair will cost you around R1,500.00. depending on the parts needed and the hours involved. Prices may vary.
Normally R1,500.00.