Coin lamps not working in Missile Command

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Nothing wrong with the lamps or the sockets. They had been working fine, and when I turned the machine on tonight after it hadn't been on for a few weeks, neither coin lamp worked (no other problems with the machine).

Where does the power for the coin lamps come from? Somewhere on the ARII board I assume?
 
No, I believe they come from the power brick. Look for a blown fuse.

I took out each fuse and tested it with a continuity meter, and then put it back. They were all good. I then turned the machine on and both coin lamps worked. Reseating the fuses must have fixed the problem. Thanks Ken.

Are new fuse holders that are a drop-in fit for an original Missile Command upright machine power brick available? They are the type that insert vertically into the base of the power brick, and are retained by a cap that twists on, similar to the ones in this picture.
 
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