I have tracked down a loose pin in the 40 pin connector that I believe is the cause for a light not functioning. What would be the correct way to tighten this pin up? It appears that when the plug is inserted into the socket this pin just push up and does not mate with the pin it’s supposed to connect with.
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I'm guessing this is PS/3, right? If the housing is damaged, there's no easy way to fix it, it has to be replaced. However, if it's the pin, I suggest finding a new wire with the contact and splice it to the existing wiring. I have extra wires that I could pop in an envelope for you if you just need a wire with the crimped contact.
Thanks for your offer John. It’s the Number board lights on a ps3 RailKing. I put the meter on the plug by very carefully sticking some micro pins in the plug for poles to put my test leads against. The lights lit up so the wiring and bulbs are all good. Now just trying to figure out if it’s the pins not connecting to the board or is it actually the board. Everything else functions fine. Though I like number boards to work, it may not be worth the hassle. I’ve never had just number boards on a ps3 board fail before, now all the sudden I have 2 ps3 units that number boards do not work. Anyway to put a meter on a board to check it? Those pins are awfully small, one wrong slip and you’ve made more big trouble. Not worth it if it can be safely done
As you say, the pins are really small. 
That's where having a full test set comes in handy.
Well ok, I’ll stop right where I am at, I don’t want to get in over my head. When it becomes a must I’ll leave to people that know way more than I. Thanks for the help.
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