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**Reel Slots** Gaming Machines => IGT S and S-plus Reel Games => Topic started by: hornetgod13 on October 24, 2022, 05:37:04 PM
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I have a IGT S+ Sugar & Spice 2CM that kept blowing a fuse. I was able to troubleshoot the issue down to the 10mhz Main Board. I have a second S+ machine with the same type board and was able to switch it out and its working fine.
Now looking closely at the board CR1 is fried/burnt (See pics). I'm not the best a soldering. Can this board be repaired or should it be replaced? I'm looking for an affordable S+ 10mhz board. Feebay has them but over priced in my opinion. Whats my options?
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I would repair it. Diodes are really cheap. If you need help with soldering try a repair shop or maybe someone at your local fire department can help you either do it or might know someone who can.
Good luck!
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The "local fire department "?
Since when did firemen become soldering experts? Just wondering.... :rotfl:
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I wonder what the specifics are for the CR1 diode so I ensure its replaced with the correct one and where could I find one?
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It's a CR5-010 diode, 5 amp 100 Volt, you can find a datasheet on digikey.com for sure.
You can substitute any 5 amp 100 V to 1200 V diode. Lead diameter and body size would be the only concern with fit. Many ways around that also...
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I think I'm leaning towards finding a good S+ 10 mhz board. I'm concerned there is more than just the diode bad on this board. As I mentioned before, when I swapped the board out with another from my other machine everything works great. I wish I was comfortable and confident with small electronic repair.
The only place I can find a S+ 10 MHZ board in stock is Feebay and they want $170 to $220 for them.
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Your best bet is to find an NLG member close to you that has old scrap boards laying around for parts.
Where are you located?
I can easily solder a used diode onto your board for nothing and try it on my test machine.
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Looks like Jim is going to sell me an affordable replacement board. I might try and soldering in a new diode and see if I can have a spare board for the future, if it works out.
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Firefighters are a diverse group. Most of them work other jobs on their day off. I said someone there could perform the solder repair or know someone who can. Firefighters are committed to helping people. It doesn't cost anything to ask.
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The replacement S+ 10 mhz board arrived from Jim. Once I installed a battery and went through the clear process, everything is working great on the machine. I consider the issues solved. Now if I remember, I will try and come back and post the results of soldering in a new diode on the original board and testing it.
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Final update: I was able to source the CR1 diode. I soldered a new one in on the original board and after I went through the clear process, everything is working fine. No blown fuses. All game play, lights, and features are are operating smoothly.