Galaga Reset Switch Replacement Question

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I have fixed/replaced just about everything in my Galaga mini, but in taking a close look inside the coin door I noticed that the reset switch is broken off.

Does anyone know what type of switch this is and where I can find a replacement as close to the original as possible? I believe it is a double pole, double throw (DPDT) switch, is that correct?

Any help would be appreciated.
 

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Thanks, in quickly reviewing the old switch, it does look like a DPDT switch that was just not wired up on one side. It makes sense that either type of switch would work.
 
In the picture there isn't enough connectors to make that switch a DPDT switch.
SPDT is the switch in the picture.
 

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Thanks for the replies.

In looking a little closer at the old switch, it does looks like someone tried to install a DPDT switch, which I don't think is correct. In looking at the schematics, it does look like a SPDT switch is all that is needed to replace it.
 

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Thanks for the replies.

In looking a little closer at the old switch, it does looks like someone tried to install a DPDT switch, which I don't think is correct. In looking at the schematics, it does look like a SPDT switch is all that is needed to replace it.

What you have there is the factory switch.
 
Interesting. So it seems my original thought was incorrect. Although it now makes sense that a 35 year old switch broke.

Ok, so I'm going to be on the lookout for a SPDT, 12V 0.1A slide switch. Thanks Gamefixer for the link as that one looks to be the closest to the original, to fit in the original spot.
 
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