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Joust is up and running!
Randy W.

Byron is amazing! Ran into some challenges, but he solved every single one. He even came on the morning of a big event, to get our Williams Joust machine ready for my son's bday party, and it was a hit for sure. It was a pleasure to meet Byron, and it is good that someone with his enthusiasm and skill set are still around to bring these nostalgic machines back to life. I recommend him without reservation.

Back at it!
Steph M.

Amazing customer service, fair price, and fixed the issues on my pinball machine. YOU ROCK BYRON! :D

Some of the buttons weren't working
Carlos S.

I was very fortunate to have come across SoCal Arcade Repair. SoCal Arcade is a gem; a true rare find. Byron, the owner, is extremely knowledgeable about arcades and is just an awesome human being. At all times, he had very good communication with me, was very polite, and answered every single one of my questions. I called because my Willow arcade had been sitting in my backyard way too long. Last time I was able to turn it on some of the buttons didn't work. And now, on top of that my dog had chewed the power cable. Before actually coming over, he requested that I sent him pictures of the arcade so he could give me a quote. I did via text. Right away, he responded and explained some of the issues and was very clear with the costs and possible risks. For example he explained that I had a specific kind of monitor that, if damaged, it would be extremely difficult to find. And if we did, it would be 5-600 dollars (just for the monitor). On his first visit, he immediately took care of the chewed power cable and replaced it with a brand new one. He turned it on and fortunately the monitor and the board (the game) worked perfectly fine. As he progressed with the repair, he noticed that the smaller buttons were not repairable and we had to order new ones. Nonetheless, he cleaned up the playing buttons and got it to work provisionally. The smaller buttons are not very common so we had to wait about a month or so for them to finally arrive. When they did, he came again and installed them. The complete restoration for this arcade will be in steps: 1. Locksmith 2. Electronics (SoCal Arcade Repair) 3. Paint job 4. Original Arcade Art Work I'm off to the next. I'm pretty happy with the outcome of now my Willow Arcade; it turns on perfectly fine and is up and running again thanks to SoCal Arcade Repair. Out of all the steps, this one was the most vital one and it was a complete success! Thank you very much Byron. 5 solid stars.

Off Road Challenge.
CJ T.

I emailed SoCal Arcade to get an Off-Road Challenge Arcade game fixed. They notified me the same day and I spoke to Byron. Byron said due to the distance (I live in Torrance) he may not be able to check out my game for awhile but I could send him pics and he would be able to help me anyway he could. I sent him pics and he said everything appeared to be there, then he asked if I tried plugging it in to see if it worked. I told him yes and nothing happened. Then he asked if I had flipped the "on switch" on the very top of the game. I felt like an idiot for not knowing about the switch but when I flipped it on, sure enough the game turned on with no problems. Byron even showed me where exactly the interior control buttons inside were to turn the "insert coins" mode to "free play" mode. Byron did not charge me for the help even though I offered to pay him at least something for guiding me through the process. From my brief contact with Byron, I know he and his staff are extremely knowledgeable when it comes to these games, are friendly and respectful. Definitely go with these guys if you have any arcade repair and/or service needs.

My arcade
Hector A.

Came across Byron here on Yelp. He was quick to respond. Told him my problem over the phone, with my arcade and he pinpointed the problem right a way. He's local and a hop, skip and a jump away. Very efficient and quick service. Done within an hour. He even programmed my arcade the way it was suppose to be running all along. Very friendly service. I definitely recommend Byron. I'll be using him again if a problem ever arises. THANK YOU!!

Ikari Warriors.
Josh R.

Byron came on a Saturday and replaced all the buttons in my Ikari Warriors full size cabinet. He also gave me some tips on how this machine from 1986 works. Very courteous and excellent at communicating. Thanks Byron!

Byron is the best. I had just inherited my family's 35+ year old Pac-Man cabinet and the screen went black shortly after I started playing it. I was so excited to finally have it in my house-and then it broke! I found Byron on Yelp and gave him a call. He got back to me within an hour. He was able to diagnose the problem with the information I gave him over the phone and some pictures. about a week or two later Byron came to my house and switched the broken monitor for a beautiful lcd screen - and he replaced the motherboard for one that has more games. Now I have the Pac-Man machine from my childhood but even BETTER. I'm so happy. Byron is really knowledgeable and his pricing is super reasonable. I definitely feel like I got a great deal. plus he is really nice and communicative. Highly recommend!!

Maneki N.

Byron is the high scorer in our book! Took Our classic PAC-MAN arcade game and updated it with a new LCD screen, new 60 game board and cleaned it up. New power supply too. Friendly service, quick yelp response and reasonable prices. New life for an old classic.

I had an issue with my time crisis 3 machine where the gun was working but the aim was off. I thought it was a hardware issue because I just moved the machine into this house. Emailed Bryon, he answered within a few mins and said maybe I should try calibrating the gun. Bam! It worked flawlessly. 5 starts for an honest business helping people. They have my business for life.

Byron did a GREAT job repairing and doing maintenance on our Monopoly Pinball Machine.  We are so pleased with his service.  Thank you!
Nancy A.

Byron did a GREAT job repairing and doing maintenance on our Monopoly Pinball Machine. We are so pleased with his service. Thank you!

Space invader
James B.

I could not get the owner to help service my machine, but left me with an idea of what can possibly be wrong with my machine. I'm going to try to fix the machine myself if I can't get any help Appreciate the response.

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I've had Byron out to service my SFII Champion Edition a few times over the years. Very professional and thorough. Glad to have met him.

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Ask the Community - So Cal Arcade Repair Service

Do you repair Japanese Pachinko machines?

No sorry I do not, I get asked this at least once a month and unfortunately, I do not have anyone that I could refer, wish I did! Thanks - Byron

Hi Byron. I have a 70's Juke box that plays 45's, and had been in storage for a long time. Everything looks intact except a frayed and broken power cord, but might have other issues. Do you repair these?

Hello, unfortunately I do not work on Jukeboxes, I do not know anyone I can refer sorry? - Byron

Hello Byron. i work for a new upcoming VR video arcade machines. These machines are controlled by a "Adam Box". my problem is about the credit card terminal, not communicating with the Adam Box . Can you help?

Hi Adam no sorry I’m mainly commercial coin operated arcades and pinballs - not sure I could steer you to? Sorry!

Would you be able to do work on a family guy pinball machine?

Hello, yes I can- what city are you in? - Byron

We have a 50 year old Bally Delta Queen single player pinball machine that needs relays, rubber bumper and various other repairs. Do you work on this type of machine?

Hello, unfortunately I do not repair electro mechanical pinballs. Sorry!

Do you service Arcade 1up cabinets?

Hello, the only service I’ve done for Arcade 1ups is change the joysticks and buttons when they go bad, everything else inside is proprietary and cannot be switched out (monitor, motherboard. Power supply, etc.… Read more

Do you repair Megatouch Ion arcade systems?

Hi yes I do- looks like we are txt right now, thanks! :)

Hi. Do you repair 1970s Rock-Ola jukeboxes?

No sorry I do not? Wish I had someone I could refer but I do not?

Do you fix arcade cabinet games? I currently have a ms. Pac-Man/Galaga machine that needs to be fixed or sold. Any help?

Yes that is exactly what I repair, go ahead and give me a call and I can discuss some options, thank you, Byron 949-829-1997

Do you repair Bally slot machines? The handle is stuck in the up position and it doesnt recognize any coin insert

Hi, sorry I do not? And I unfortunately I do not know anyone I can refer? Sorry!

Do you go to Santa Clarita Valley? I have a Japanese arcade cabinet that has a monitor that stopped working.

No sorry I do not? However you can take it to a place in West Covina called PNL Video- thanks!

Do you restore vintage 1950 era machines?

Hi, no sorry I do not, and I wish I had someone that I could refer you to?

Do repair claw machines?

Hi Trina - yes I do, what city are you in and is there any way you can either call me or txt me pictures of your game and the issue your having? Thanks - Byron 949-829-1997

Do you repair consoles? Specifically a nintendo switch? If not, do you have anybody you can recommend?

No sorry unfortunately I do not repair them and I’m not sure who to refer other than calling some of these game console stores that are around? Thanks

Do you service dart boards?

Hello, unfortunately I do not? Really wish I knew someone I could refer sorry! - Byron

Hey Byron do you go to north Fontana, 15 and 210 area? I have a Star Wars episode 1 pinball that needs to be checked out. A few issues with it, the flippers are inconsistent, and there is a spot where the ball drops into a hole and doesn't pop out.

Yes I do come out that way, please give me a call tomorrow when you can, thanks - Byron 949-829-1997

Do you work on classic jukeboxes, specifically a Seeburg? Thank you.

No unfortunately I do not, and I really wish I had someone I could refer to you but I don’t so sorry!

Do you go to Upland? I have an older multi game arcade I need of repair. It turns on but I believe the video card may be out.

Hi yes, Upland is no problem - I’d like to ask you a few more questions to determine the issue with your game- can you please give me a call at your earliest convenience? Thanks - Byron 949-829-1997

So you cover Los Angeles?

Yes, about 1-2 Times a month on a Friday or Sat? Please give me a call for more details - Byron 949-829-1997

Do you go to Ventura?

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Byron called me back within an hour and helped me trouble shoot over the phone and didn't even need to do a service call.

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