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Hello been awhile since I have posted in there.. Well I finally decided to upgrade my S2000 IGT to backlit reels.. Can someone direct me to a post that show's step by step how to install the power supply ect.. Or if this isn't one give me directions / pictures on how to do it.. I would really appreciate the help. Thank you!  I still have another week before I get them so it's no hurry.  :61-

Did you just buy the reels? Or a complete set of the parts needed to change them? You will need more then just the reels...

Backlit reels
Backlit I/O harness
Backlit reel harness
Backlit control board

It's pretty simple, you'll be up and running in no time.

Harvs

While we are on the subject -

I have several bulbs out on my backlit reels.  What are the preferred bulbs/LED equivalents for maximum effect?

Any suggested suppliers for bulbs?

I have a local pinball show coming up at the end of February, but may want to do something prior to that.

Thanks!
DaveP in Ohio

The only thing that works right in those is the original XE359 bulbs. Anything else is too bright, too dim or could damage you back light controller

I will be getting the all the parts.. To hook it up.

Cool. It'll be a simple process then..

Did you get a kit or purchase 'Backlit' strips for your game?

I have a few backlit game kit's which will be nice.  I do need to find some triple double wild cherry backlit reels tho. 

Ok. Once you get your parts let us know. - You'll be spinnin them backlit's in no time.

Harvs

I have recieved my backlit reel's and parts.. Now I need some help please =)  Is there anyone that has pictures of where to hook stuff up and such..  I would really appreciate the help.  I am having problems finding any post's on the subject on here..

I'll snap a few pics for ya.. Give me a sec.

Harvs

awesome!!! Thank you so much :3- :3- :3- :3- :3- :3- :3- :3-

Ok.. 1st pic - You put your backlight controller board here.. (With or without the metal cover.. There is also a longer bolt-on cover that will require you to remove a few bolts, then attach.. Not sure what you have..) There is a white molex connector that will be in that area, connect it.

2nd pic - Connect the I/O harness to the I/O and the controller board.

All while the machine is OFF obviously.. More pics, one sec..

Now remove your reel harness from the back of the reel tray and the mother board.., Connect the back-light harness in it's spot and connect the far end to the controller board, upper right. -Replace reels with the backlit ones. Fire that badboy up..

(And yes, I have 3 arms as seen in the last pic.. I happen to wear my watch on my small other left wrist.)

Harvs

Thanks for the help!! Going to go try this now. I hope all goes well....  :3- :3- :3- :3- :3-

Post back... Shouldn't take you that long. - Make sure all connections are snug..

I am having a  heck of a time getting the reel strips on!  Is there a trick.. Also i can feel the notches.. But they don't catch on the inside..

There is a marker on the outside of the reel basket to show where the notch goes on the strip. It's the largest bump/marker on the outside of the reel basket..

I kinda round the strips when installing, not fold or over bend them, but make an arch and spin the reel around letting the strip fit into the groove.. Then pull kinda tight on the strip, especially on the 'open' side of the strip/basket and adhere..

Did everything right and there not working  :103-

Not working as in lighting up? Or not spinning?

There spinning just not lighting up..

Ok.. What game are you running? SB#? What

I'll just PM ya..

Harvs

Here is the board looks different then the one in your pictures.. I took the metal casing off

My board will also run LED, the one you have is fine, just has different connector placement. The I/O, reel harness, and connector from the machine will fit into each.

All hooked up right.. Don't know what It could be...  :30-

If you have a reg. s-2000 and not a vision the pwr. molex connector is wire tied/secured near the pwr. supply.  Needed to pwr the board.  Reels will still spin etc.-no pwr-no work.  Check it out. 

Right.. Thanks. - I simply stated to plug the 4 wire molex thats near.., I should've been more detailed regardless.

Mowtiss, how many connectors do you have plugged into the back light controller board?

This will be a easy fix as it as been documented 100,000 times here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

only 2 one to from the board to the hook up where the other reel wires were.  And then another from the board to the thing on the side of the mother board the thing that slide's in and out..

omg i plugged in this connector and there lighting up!!!