Discs of Tron Arcade PCB Upgrade Compatibility for Original Bally Midway Hardware
Confirm whether your original Bally Midway Discs of Tron arcade PCB is compatible with the HighScoreSaves Discs of Tron Free Play and High Score Save Kit. The daughter-card installation uses the Z80 processor location on the Super CPU PCB while keeping the original Discs of Tron board stack and arcade hardware in service.
Choosing the Correct Discs of Tron Arcade PCB Upgrade
A Discs of Tron cabinet, control panel, artwork, or game screen does not by itself confirm compatibility. Vintage arcade machines may have been repaired, converted, or fitted with replacement hardware, so the actual arcade PCB should be identified before ordering an upgrade.
The HighScoreSaves Discs of Tron Free Play and High Score Save Kit is intended for documented compatible original Bally Midway Discs of Tron arcade hardware. Installation takes place at the Z80 processor location on the Super CPU PCB and keeps the original Discs of Tron board stack in service.
Original Bally Midway Discs of Tron PCB Compatibility
How the Discs of Tron Z80 Daughter-Card Installation Works
The installation guide directs the installer to locate the Z80 processor on the Super CPU PCB. No modification to the other PCBs in the Discs of Tron board stack is required for the basic daughter-card installation.
The original Z80 is removed from its socket and installed on the HighScoreSaves daughter card. Pin 1 of the Z80 must match the documented Pin 1 orientation on the save kit. The completed daughter-card assembly is then installed into the original Z80 socket on the Super CPU PCB.
If the Z80 is soldered directly to the PCB instead of being socketed, it must be properly removed and a compatible 40-pin DIP socket installed before the HighScoreSaves kit can be fitted.
Discs of Tron Pre-Order Compatibility Checklist
After Confirming Discs of Tron PCB Compatibility
Once the original Bally Midway hardware, Super CPU PCB, Z80 processor location, and socket requirements have been confirmed, use the individual product page for the current kit features, Standard and Wi-Fi version choices, included components, pricing, and ordering options.
This category is intended primarily to help determine whether the original arcade hardware is suitable for the HighScoreSaves Discs of Tron Free Play and High Score Save Kit before an order is placed.
Discs of Tron PCB Compatibility FAQ
Which Discs of Tron arcade PCB does the kit support?
The upgrade is intended for documented compatible original Bally Midway Discs of Tron arcade hardware. The current installation guide states that the kit will only work on a Discs of Tron PCB.
Which PCB in the Discs of Tron board stack is modified?
The daughter-card installation takes place at the Z80 processor position on the Super CPU PCB. The installation guide states that the other PCBs in the stack do not need to be modified for this installation.
Can I reuse the original Z80?
Yes. A compatible original socketed Z80 can be removed from the Super CPU PCB and installed on the HighScoreSaves daughter card. A compatible replacement Z80 can also be selected when ordering.
Does installation require soldering?
No soldering is required when the documented Z80 processor location already has a compatible 40-pin socket. If the Z80 is soldered directly to the PCB, a qualified arcade technician must remove it and install a compatible socket first.