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**Reel Slots** Gaming Machines => IGT S and S-plus Reel Games => Topic started by: reyjr on April 06, 2015, 03:30:33 PM
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Hi, so I just picked up an S+ machine which hasn't been used in about 6 months. The bill validator is inop. When the coins are dropped into the slot they come out the bottom, into the tray without releasing the handle. Any ideas as to what can be wrong?
Rey
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replace the battery on the cpu .. that is why the number 12 is in the winner paid window
i am guessing that the 12 is there
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I'm new to all this, but no there is no number at all there. Where would the CPU battery be?
Rey
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Any numbers in any of the three windows? These will be winner paid .. credit .. coins played.
Could be on the left wall or back wall (w/internal bill validator). The metal plate will have a black round handle on it .. lift/pull up. Power off always.
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No numbers at all. The machine powers up but there's no action from anything. And I didn't see anyting with a black round handle on it. The back wall has a metal cover with a sticker for the different DIP sw positions.
Rey
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To save a few questions and steps .. can you post a few pictures of the machine? maybe 1 outside and the interior like the door and inside of cabinet.
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When machine is on, are the REELS tight or do they spin easy by hand? I'm going to put my money on the power cable to the mother board. The picture shows the cable turned backwards to show the burnt spot. Located on floor behind hopper.
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ok here you go
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The processor board is on the back wall behind the coin hopper.
Check the 3 fuses below the bill acceptor.
Check the reels as mentioned above to determine if they are energized.
If not then ...
The metal coin tray in front of the black coin hopper has to be removed by lifting up on it about a half an inch and then towards you.
The black coin hopper on the inside will then pull out. Vertical handle in front.
... check the harness as mentioned/pictured above. it is the only white one in front of the metal tray w/ black round handle on it and at the floor level and towards the right edge of the cpu metal tray.
If the reels are energized then it usually relates to something going bad on the board but not always.
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We have to get the displays working first. You will have to lift up on the tray to remove it. Then pull the hopper out. Then you will see a silver tray with the black knob. Lift straight up and it may be a little tight and it will pop up, then pull it out of the machine. You will see the battery near the little blue volume control wheel. New have 3.6vdc. If your is less than 2.4vdc then it will need replacing. Of course everything you remove be sure power is OFF. Check the reels first to see if there is any tension on them.
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ok got everything apart, the reels spin freely. I found the handle on the rear plate and the transformer has corrosion all around it, seems moisture got to it. Also one of the capacitors are no good. What are my options?
Rey
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Most likely Battery Acid. Post a picture of it kind of close up. On the board on the bottom where that plugs in, is there corrosion there too?
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can you snap a picture of it .. also did you check the white connector as in the picture above? The harness with the white connector that is pictured is the power to the boards coming from the power supply on the bottom right of the machine .. if that harness connection is bad then nothing will happen so that is important for us to know
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The white connector is fine, no burn marks. I will post a picture in a minute.
Rey
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The connectors on the bottom of the machine are ok also.
Rey
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Major battery leakage. I had one like that had to replace the board. Lot's of damage down the MPU. Can't see the top but looks like a 10 mhz board. CV slots and other vendors sell them on here.
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How much do they run?
Rey
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Now that battery is exploded. You will need to unsolder it and clean all corrosion with vinegar and rinse with water and dry. Look at the other board on the bottom also as I bet it has acid on it too. Worst case a replacement board, best case cleaning and replacement battery
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I would suggest you get a new board and transformer also. While you are doing that to get the ram and set chip that is needed for programming purposes. The picture you posted above shows a missing WBA bill validator and bezel so you might pick up a bill acceptor also.
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Probably replace it. You will need the chips off of it for new board. They run from $35. and up. S+ parts are getting scarce. http://rudysdeals.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=89&product_id=3546 (http://rudysdeals.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=89&product_id=3546)
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Isn't that picture at rudy's a 16 mhz board? We need to see the top of his board.
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You will need more than a board. I got what you need to get it running again with coins. $100 plus shipping.
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:agreepost: He'll get you going!
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Sounds reasonable. Lot less work too. So the link you posted is the board I would need? I guess what I thought was a capacitor was actually the battery. Can I find those easily? Thanks everyone for the help..
Rey
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You will need more than a board. I got what you need to get it running again with coins. $100 plus shipping.
Ok can you send me the info. What else do you need to know about my board?
Rey
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You will need more than a board. I got what you need to get it running again with coins. $100 plus shipping.
Ok can you send me the info. What else do you need to know about my board?
Rey
I don't need any other information. The pictures you provided tells me everything I need to know. I will send you a message with my contact information.
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Thanks .. I fixed the font size.
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I've seen that happen a few times, not sure why it occurs.
Are we sure his interconnect/motherboard is ok, never saw a picture of it.
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He said the power supply harness isn't burned.