Arcade PCB Repair Service

Get your game back!

Welcome to Lakeside Arcade PCB repair, where we specialize in repairing Atari vector games as well as many other Atari and Golden Age game PCBs.

Our expertise includes repairing and replacing faulty components and restoring damaged circuit boards. We use only the highest quality components and take great care to ensure that your repaired game PCBs will last for years to come.

In addition to our repair services, we also offer diagnostic testing and preventative maintenance to help you avoid costly repairs in the future. Our extensive knowledge of arcade hardware and software allows us to quickly diagnose and troubleshoot any issues you may be experiencing with your machines.

At Lakeside Arcade, We’re committed to providing top-notch prompt service and support to all of our customers. Whether you’re a collector, operator, or enthusiast, We understand the importance of keeping your machines in top condition. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you keep your arcade games running smoothly.

Contact: LakesideArcade@gmail.com for pricing and lead times. Shipping Information here

Repair Services:

  • Estimate of when the repair will get started before you ship
  • Cost estimate
  • Status update once repairs have begun
  • Timely responses – emails, calls and texts will be returned
  • Most repairs completed, tested and shipped in 2-4 weeks.

My goal is to make your PCB as reliable as possible while making minimally invasive repairs. Parts known to fail often may get updated to prevent future issues. My test cycle is typically 6-7 days long (depending on the repair) to ensure reliability. I’ve fixed many ‘unfixable’ boards.

Specializing in all of the Atari Vector PCBs:

  • Star Wars
  • Tempest
  • Battlezone / Red Baron
  • Major Havoc
  • Asteroids / Asteroids Deluxe
  • Space Duel
  • Black Widow
  • Lunar Lander
  • Etc.

Others Specialties:

  • DigDug
  • Centipede / Millipede
  • Missile Command
  • I,Robot
  • Most (all?) Atari Titles
  • Gyruss
  • Ms. Pacman / Pacman
  • Galaga

Additional Titles:

  • Tutankham
  • Rockola Nibbler
  • Rockola Eyes
  • Frogger (Sega)
  • Foodfight
  • Tunnel Hunt

Not all titles listed – please inquire if your game board is not here.

Service provided:

  • Remove and test all socketed chips
  • Clean / Deoxit all chip legs
  • Verify all ROMs
  • Clean and inspect PCB for damage
  • Repair bad edge connectors when needed
  • Reflow header pins as needed
  • Repair board fault

If expensive components are needed or many parts or components in the $7-8+ range (CPU’s, DACs, Bitslicers, POKEY’s or custom chips) I will let you know they are bad (no surprises) and if there may be additional charges.

On occasion I get fully working boards (i.e.  someone has a bad monitor or power).. I’ll let you know and you just pay to ship it back if you choose to have no maintenance done.

I recommend making sure your power is good (5V+) and clean (no AC Ripple) from the power supply if you can.

Once your board is up and running

Test Cycle: Each board is run for a minimum 3 days (30+ hours!)

Day 1:

  • Board powered on for 12-14 hours
  • Play intermittently
  • Make sure there are no resets (Tested by leaving board coined up)

Day 2:

  • Hot / cold power cycle testing
  • Power on board for 30 minutes, power off for 60 minutes
  • Repeat 16 times (full 24 hour test cycle)
    • Goal is to shake out any weak components from power on/off and warming and cooling
  • I’ve programmed a home automation smart outlet to perform this testing.

Day 3:

  • Wait 3-4 days and perform one more power on test for 12-14 hours
  • Longer resting time has on occasion brought out some last minute failures
  • Play intermittently
  • Make sure there are no resets (Tested by leaving board coined up)

Prior to shipping, each game has a custom checklist:

  • Test all inputs and outputs
  • Game controls
  • Cocktail mode (when possible)
  • LED’s
  • Coin & Coin lockouts

My plan is to have your board fail in my shop and not in your machine!

I try to keep no more than 10-20 repairs in the shop at a time. My goal is to turn around repairs within 4-5 weeks. I will not have your boards for months with no end in sight. If it is going to take longer – I will tell you up front. I prefer to overcommunicate and you will know the status of the repair process.

A video of the board up and running is sent once completed.

All repairs guaranteed for 90 days. All repairs shipped insured.
If warranty is needed, you pay shipping to me, I’ll pay shipping back.

Note: Boards received with extensive prior work without prior knowledge may result in additional charges that would be reviewed prior to starting repairs.

Minimum Charge: $25 – I occasionally receive working boards. Even working I end up with 1+ hours into them. Unpackaging, checking, repackaging and shipping.

Contact and Shipping Information

Contact: LakesideArcade@gmail.com for pricing and lead times.

KLOV: @lilypad19

Located in the USA, Massachusetts.

For the lowest shipping costs:

Print your own labels using: https://www.pirateship.com/ By far the lease expensive way to ship packages and simple to use. It’s free. I do not have a business interest in Pirateship – I’m just trying to help reduce your shipping cost.

Packaging:

Most PCBs fit the best in a 24″x14″x4″ box – I use these when needed.

If you go to the UPS Store – ask them to use a box of this size. Anything much bigger and their price goes way up due to oversized box shipping.

If you can get one, the USPS Gamebox is a good size 24-1/16”(L)x 11-7/8”(W) x 3-1/4”(H). It was a large flat rate box – but is no longer available new. USPS still allows them to be used as large flat rate packages.

Shipping Address:

Please contact for address information