Fixing things

My kid’s mini air hockey table stopped working the other day. Thought it was batteries at first, but or course it was more complicated. After some disassembly, I discovered that one of the lugs had broken off the switch.

Luckily it was a double throw switch, but only used in a single throw application. I’ve seen this a lot in toys and other goods. I imagine it’s something to do with its cheaper to maintain inventory with one type rather than both?

Anyway, a quick lesson in soldering and electricity for six year olds and we’re back to air hockey.