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Title: 1987 3 line bally 5000 /serial number 5/is that good
Post by: freddie200 on June 08, 2023, 05:56:29 PM

got these 2 machines the other day

didn't notice it but when i got home i saw this


this one badge says serial # 5

wondering is that good

freddie

Title: Re: 1987 3 line bally 5000 /serial number 5/is that good
Post by: Wingnut1419 on May 08, 2024, 11:22:22 AM

Hey Freddie, i believe i have the same machine possibly, could you post a couple pics, and is yours working?

Cheers

Title: Re: 1987 3 line bally 5000 /serial number 5/is that good
Post by: freddie200 on May 08, 2024, 11:56:08 AM

give me a minute for pics
no mine is not working missing main board and power supply

Title: Re: 1987 3 line bally 5000 /serial number 5/is that good
Post by: Wingnut1419 on May 08, 2024, 11:59:38 AM

Mine has all the parts i believe, but i have never worked one of these before.

I plug it in but only the fluorescents come on.

Any ideas where to start?

Title: Re: 1987 3 line bally 5000 /serial number 5/is that good
Post by: 702collector on May 08, 2024, 06:42:29 PM

Most likely needs the battery replaced. Badbaud at K-Lar has some info on replacing the battery in some older post. Pretty straightforward with a little soldering and you need to cut one of the traces on the board. I got one running recently but I believe the chips on the board are wrong for the machine. Payouts don’t match the glass.

Title: Re: 1987 3 line bally 5000 /serial number 5/is that good
Post by: Wingnut1419 on May 09, 2024, 08:36:07 AM

What do you mean by cut one of the traces?

Thanks

Title: Re: 1987 3 line bally 5000 /serial number 5/is that good
Post by: 702collector on May 09, 2024, 08:40:17 AM

When you replace the battery with a coin type lithium battery you need to cut a trace on the back of the board.

Title: Re: 1987 3 line bally 5000 /serial number 5/is that good
Post by: Wingnut1419 on May 09, 2024, 08:48:15 AM

The battery on mine is like a small barrel type, with 3 pins on it.

Title: Re: 1987 3 line bally 5000 /serial number 5/is that good
Post by: 702collector on May 09, 2024, 08:51:11 AM

Those don’t last long and are know to corrode, destroying the board.

Title: Re: 1987 3 line bally 5000 /serial number 5/is that good
Post by: Wingnut1419 on May 09, 2024, 08:54:02 AM

Good to know, do you have a recommendation?

Also, would you be able to tell me how to install a new one?

I appreciate all the help too.

Cheers

Title: Re: 1987 3 line bally 5000 /serial number 5/is that good
Post by: 702collector on May 09, 2024, 08:57:09 AM

On my way out the door. I will respond later today or hopefully someone else chimes in to give you a hand

Title: Re: 1987 3 line bally 5000 /serial number 5/is that good
Post by: 702collector on May 09, 2024, 08:59:42 AM

Check the power supply output voltages, unplug and plug back in all the connections, make sure the boards are seated properly.

Title: Re: 1987 3 line bally 5000 /serial number 5/is that good
Post by: Wingnut1419 on May 09, 2024, 09:03:46 AM

Thanks a lot!

Just unsure of where to test the power supply.

Title: Re: 1987 3 line bally 5000 /serial number 5/is that good
Post by: freddie200 on May 09, 2024, 02:33:58 PM

I have some pics of where I got 2 different  power supplys from Jameco  for under like 45 bucks but I labled on wires then took pics I’ll see if I can dig ithem up

Title: Re: 1987 3 line bally 5000 /serial number 5/is that good
Post by: Wingnut1419 on May 09, 2024, 02:36:42 PM

That would be amazing.

Cheers

Title: Re: 1987 3 line bally 5000 /serial number 5/is that good
Post by: 702collector on May 09, 2024, 05:36:29 PM

Hopefully this helps

Title: Re: 1987 3 line bally 5000 /serial number 5/is that good
Post by: 702collector on May 09, 2024, 05:40:24 PM

Pretty sure there is a test point on the board where the pseudo coin button is. I think it is +5volts. It actually needs to be higher but of course I can’t remember the exact value. The output on the power supply is adjustable. I think it’s like 5.4 or 5.6 that’s the happy spot.

Title: Re: 1987 3 line bally 5000 /serial number 5/is that good
Post by: 702collector on May 09, 2024, 05:43:37 PM

Sorry I gave the machine to my parents so I can’t just open it and take a pic