Episode 11 - Mini - Switch Tab Tech

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Episode 11 - Mini - Switch Tab Tech

FromFor Amusement Only EM and Bingo Pinball Podcast

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Mar 22, 2015

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The exciting world of switch tab problems!

Released:

Mar 22, 2015

Format:

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Detailing EM and Bingo pinball features, gameplay, and repair techniques.

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Episode 11 - Mini - Switch Tab Tech: The exciting world of switch tab problems! by For Amusement Only EM and Bingo Pinball Podcast
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Episode 18 - Using Schematics for Troubleshooting: Describing how to use the schematic for Pop-A-Card to troubleshoot both a scoring and a lamp problem. by For Amusement Only EM and Bingo Pinball Podcast
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Episode 15 - Double-Up fixin and Jones Plugs: Jones Plug care and feeding and I work on Double-Up - fixing a couple of problems, and creating more! All this and lots of repeating myself. by For Amusement Only EM and Bingo Pinball Podcast
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