{"id":8925,"date":"2021-07-07T00:43:16","date_gmt":"2021-07-07T06:43:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/videogamerepairs.ca\/arcade-machine-repairs-3\/"},"modified":"2022-07-20T21:55:42","modified_gmt":"2022-07-21T03:55:42","slug":"solid-state-pinball-repairs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/videogamerepairs.ca\/services\/pinball-machine-repairs\/solid-state-pinball-repairs\/","title":{"rendered":"Solid State Pinball Repairs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1>\n\t\tSolid State Pinball Machines\n\t<\/h1>\n<h2>\n\t\tDigital Score Pinball Repairs\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<ul>\n<li>A trustworthy and transparent repair process<\/li>\n<li>Quality repairs at economical prices<\/li>\n<li>Customer service that is second to none<\/li>\n<li>6 month warranty on all installed parts and labour<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/videogamerepairs.ca\/contact-2\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStop by\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\tor\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/videogamerepairs.ca\/contact-2\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCall us\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/videogamerepairs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/solid_state_SS_pinball_icon.png\" alt=\"solid state pinball\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"600\" width=\"600\" title=\"solid_state_SS_pinball_icon\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n<h2>\n\t\tSolid State Pinball Repairs in Alberta\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Videogame Repairs provides solid state pinball repairs and restoration to the Edmonton area and all of Alberta. We provide a pickup and delivery service throughout Alberta if you are unable to bring your machine to us.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you are restoring your solid state pinball that has been in your family for years or you are new to the pinball scene, getting your pinball in tip top shape is always worth it!\u00a0 At videogamerepairs.ca we treat every pinball like its our own.\u00a0 When we repair your pinball, we drill down below the surface to uncover the root cause of your problems. \u00a0Our work include extensive futureproofing to ensure a lasting repair.\u00a0 Patchwork repairs, typically done on site, have a high failure rate compared to a repair done in our shop as we have many more tools at our disposal.<\/p>\n<p>We repair all solid state pinball motherboards and power supplies at the surface component level.\u00a0 Our futureproofing repairs include cold solder joint repairs, removing\/replacing batteries that could corrode your mainboard, switch stack and relay cleanings, and protective wax coatings on your playfield, and much more.<\/p>\n<p>With all solid state pinball repairs, we will complete a comprehensive diagnosis of your machine within a 2 hour period.\u00a0 We will get in touch and fill you in with what we found and what an estimated repair bill will look like for your machine. Call or email us to get your pinball repaired today!<\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\tThe Most Common Solid State Pinball Repairs We See\n\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/videogamerepairs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/em_pinball_cleaning_2.gif\" alt=\"em_pinball_cleaning_2\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1200\" width=\"1200\" title=\"em_pinball_cleaning_2\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t<p><b>SYMPTOM: Your Pinball machine is getting old and tired.\u00a0 Rubbers are starting to crack and that lustre on your playfield is gone.\u00a0 Bring it back to life with a full servicing, cleaning and waxing. \u00a0 We disassemble everything on your playfield when we do our cleanings.\u00a0 No shortcuts here &#8211; yes you multi-level pinballs<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>SERVICE: <\/b>F<b>ull playfield cleaning\/waxing\/rubbers<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>ROUGH PRICE: \u00a0$400+<\/b><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/videogamerepairs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/em_pinball_led_upgrade-1.gif\" alt=\"em_pinball_led_upgrade\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1200\" width=\"1200\" title=\"em_pinball_led_upgrade\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t<p><b>SYMPTOM: Prevent further damage to your pinball machine by getting your incandescent light bulbs replaced with brand new LEDs.\u00a0 LEDs take less power AND more importantly create less heat.\u00a0 This will turn extend the life of your artwork and yield a beautiful bright playfield<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>SERVICE: <\/b>LED upgrades<\/p>\n<p><b>ROUGH PRICE: $400+<\/b><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/videogamerepairs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/ss_pinball_nvram_upgrade.gif\" alt=\"ss_pinball_nvram_upgrade\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1200\" width=\"1200\" title=\"ss_pinball_nvram_upgrade\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t<p><b>SYMPTOM: Your pinball doesn&#8217;t remember your high scores or settings.\u00a0 Upgrade your pinball to NVRAM.\u00a0 NVRAM replaces the need for physical batteries on your MPU. \u00a0 To add to that, leaky battery acid is a KILLER of pinball MPUs.\u00a0 Prevent it from happening to yours with our NVRAM upgrade.\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>SERVICE:\u00a0NVRAM\/Custom ROM Board upgrades\/Freeplay<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>ROUGH PRICE: \u00a0$200<\/b><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/videogamerepairs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/em_pinball_playfield_tuning.gif\" alt=\"em_pinball_playfield_tuning\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"939\" width=\"591\" title=\"em_pinball_playfield_tuning\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t<p><b>SYMPTOM: You&#8217;ve coined up and hit the start button but your game is confused and won&#8217;t kick out the ball to commence play.\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>SERVICE: General pinball repair<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>ROUGH PRICE: $95\/hr<\/b><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/videogamerepairs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/ss_pinball_playfield_cleaning.gif\" alt=\"ss_pinball_playfield_cleaning\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"939\" width=\"591\" title=\"ss_pinball_playfield_cleaning\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t<p><b>SYMPTOM: Your playfield is showing extreme wear.\u00a0 The wood might be starting to separate and the ball has worn through the artwork in multiple places. Divots and pits are found through the playfield and is beyond minor repair.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>SERVICE: <\/b>D<b>amaged playfield repair\/hardtop install<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>ROUGH PRICE: \u00a0Please contact us for a quote.<\/b><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/videogamerepairs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/em_pinball_playfield_flippers.gif\" alt=\"em_pinball_playfield_flippers\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"939\" width=\"591\" title=\"em_pinball_playfield_flippers\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t<p><b>SYMPTOM: There&#8217;s a lot of travel in your solenoids before the flipper actually fires.\u00a0 Your flippers don&#8217;t have that same oomph they used to.\u00a0 Or maybe they are stuck in a locked on position.\u00a0 Pop bumpers or slings also lack their former power.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>SERVICE: <\/b>F<b>lipper\/ pop bumper rebuilds<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>ROUGH PRICE: \u00a0$300<\/b><\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\tWhat to Expect\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<ul>\n\t\t<li>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<h3>PICKUP DROP\/OFF SERVICE<\/h3><p>Pinball repairs must be brought to our shop for a proper lasting repair.\u00a0 For a safe transfer of your pinball, we offer a flat rate of $190 for both your pick up and drop off (within the Anthony Henday ring road).\u00a0 If you bring the pinball machine yourself, we will help you unload when you arrive at our shop.\u00a0 Site calls are only offered for machines that have been rebuilt through our shop previously.<\/p><\/li><li>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<h3>FLAT RATE DIAGNOSTICS<\/h3><p>Figuring out what&#8217;s wrong the first time will save you money.\u00a0 We test everything in your machine to isolate the problem and give you possible min and max outcomes so there&#8217;s no surprises.\u00a0 We require a 2 hour period ($95\/hr) to diagnose your machine and provide an estimate for what your final repair bill could look like.<\/p><\/li><li>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<h3>COMPREHENSIVE REPAIRS<\/h3><p>Our repairs go below the surface to both solve your original problem and future proof your machine against known issues that can surface over time.\u00a0 We keep you up to speed if we discover anything that deviates from your original estimate.<\/p><\/li><li>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<h3>UPGRADES<\/h3><p>While your machine is in the shop, you&#8217;ll be given options to upgrade your machine with some next-level tech!\u00a0 New LEDs, Batteryless RAM, to name a few.\u00a0 Take your Pinball to a whole new level of awesome that your friends and family will enjoy for years to come.<\/p><\/li>\t<\/ul>\n<h2>\n\t\tPrevious Work\n\t<\/h2>\n<h2>\n\t\tWhy Choose VideogameRepairs.ca?\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<ul>\n\t\t<li>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<h3>SUPPORT LOCAL<\/h3><p>VideogameRepairs.ca was born and raised right here in Edmonton, Alberta.\u00a0 All repairs are done in house and we take great pride in our ability to bring new life to your pinball machines.<\/p><\/li><li>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<h3>LEGENDARY CLASS TRAINING<\/h3><p>Our team has the equipment and experience to handle your repairs efficiently and professionally. Every technician has extensive training and experience.\u00a0 Whatever your problem is, we can handle it.<\/p><\/li><li>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<h3>STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE<\/h3><p>Surface level repairs are not what we do.\u00a0 We drill down to the source of the problem and ensure it doesn&#8217;t happen again.\u00a0 We are a team of detail-oriented technicians that hold ourselves to the highest of standards.\u00a0 <\/p><\/li><li>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<h3>6 MONTH WARRANTY <\/h3><p>We guarantee a professional standard for all of our work.\u00a0 If a gremlin manages to sneak through our final checks, we have you covered with our 6 month warranty on all installed parts and labour. Fanatical customer service is and will always be our goal.<\/p><\/li>\t<\/ul>\n<h2>\n\t\tStill Have Questions?\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Drop us a line in our contact form.\u00a0 We&#8217;ll get back to you Lickety Split!<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/videogamerepairs.ca\/contact-2\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStop by\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\tor\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/videogamerepairs.ca\/services\/mail-in-repairs\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMail In\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Solid State Pinball Machines Digital Score Pinball Repairs A trustworthy and transparent repair process Quality repairs at economical prices Customer service that is second to none 6 month warranty on all installed parts and labour Stop by or Call us Solid State Pinball Repairs in Alberta Videogame Repairs provides solid state pinball repairs and restoration &#8230; <a title=\"Solid State Pinball Repairs\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/videogamerepairs.ca\/services\/pinball-machine-repairs\/solid-state-pinball-repairs\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Solid State Pinball Repairs\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8308,"parent":9065,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/videogamerepairs.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8925"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/videogamerepairs.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/videogamerepairs.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/videogamerepairs.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/videogamerepairs.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8925"}],"version-history":[{"count":24,"href":"https:\/\/videogamerepairs.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8925\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9599,"href":"https:\/\/videogamerepairs.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8925\/revisions\/9599"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/videogamerepairs.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9065"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/videogamerepairs.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8308"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/videogamerepairs.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8925"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}