Problem Galaxian upright cab
- Thread starter Volt
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Hi yes it worked when we first had it then somtimes when turned on it wouldnt work no sound or video and other times it would come on now when turned on it plays with sound no video.
It worked for 4 or 5 weeks .
Ive taken a look this morning ,i presume at the clear bit dont look like it
Hi
OK ,whats that the small board plugged in bottom of tube?
Are you able to check (carefully) if the monitor is getting fed the voltages it needs from the psu?
As Lurch says, it is likely one or the other, first step is to work out which.
Not knowing what your skill levels are, please do NOT go poking around the monitor, even switched off, if you don't know what you are doing.
As Lurch says, it is likely one or the other, first step is to work out which.
Not knowing what your skill levels are, please do NOT go poking around the monitor, even switched off, if you don't know what you are doing.
Ive got no skills with arcade machines but i do know that those old monitors hold thousands of volts even when unplugged i was hopping someone who lived near me might come round and maybe fix it .
@Volt it can be daunting, at first, but with owning a 40+ year old cab, it's going to fail, probably more than once, and it's a great feeling when you find the fault and fix it, yourself.
There are tons of folk on here that will help you do just that, and keep you away from the scary voltages whilst doing so.
Start by putting up some decent photos of the internals, so we can see what you have. Is it all original, some parts replaced etc, and we'll go from there.
If you don't have a multi meter, now is the time to spend a tenner and buy one.
There are tons of folk on here that will help you do just that, and keep you away from the scary voltages whilst doing so.
Start by putting up some decent photos of the internals, so we can see what you have. Is it all original, some parts replaced etc, and we'll go from there.
If you don't have a multi meter, now is the time to spend a tenner and buy one.
Ok thanks ,its original it was found in the basment of a pub in norfolk and the bloke plugged it in and it worked i transported it back of van on its back back home it worked perfect for about 5 weeks then on and off
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If it's been stored in a cellar for years, it's a good idea to give everything a good look over and service. Check fuses on the power board at the bottom. The monitor fuse should be bottom left, under the grey cardboard cover. Disconnect the game PCB and check the connections for signs of heat damage.
Ive had it at home for 10 years
Ive checked fuses they are on the floor of the machine and are ok