Galaxian 1980 repair
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It was my brothers, he hadn’t played it for a long time. We brought it home and it worked well for a couple of weeks. Now there is nothing when you turn on. The fuse i fine. I‘m looking for someone to repair please
Funhouse71
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It would be helpful if you could take some pics of the machine inside so we can see how the board is connected, i.e could be converted to a Jamma setup and what type of monitor is installed, also when you say you checked the fuse are you saying the one in the plug and also the one on the monitor chassis too?. I'm based in Essex just over the bridge to you but depends where in Kent you are.
I’m in Sevenoaks, will take some photos
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I’m looking for someone to test and repair it, the game worked well for a few weeks before stopping , can you help ??
Funhouse71
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Well what makes it slightly an easier repair is the board looks to have been converted to DC set up, cant see what the power supply that the edge connector is connected to but with a Jamma adapter the board can be tested on a Jamma test rig.
Overheating and static discharge - it's right next to the CRT...
A DC setup?
Is this something you can help with ???
You could really do with trying some simple checks first.
Are you getting a glow on the neck of the CRT when it's turned on?
Do you have a simple multi meter to check power to the PCB?
If no one can make it to yours I can check the PCB if you send it to me and cover the return postage but it would be a waste of money if the PCB is working.
Are you getting a glow on the neck of the CRT when it's turned on?
Do you have a simple multi meter to check power to the PCB?
If no one can make it to yours I can check the PCB if you send it to me and cover the return postage but it would be a waste of money if the PCB is working.
Funhouse71
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Galaxian: AC to DC Modification
I'm working on converting my Galaxian MAME cabinet back into an OG cabinet with an original PCB and CRT. In this cabinet, I will be using a JAMMA switcher to switch between Galaxian and Galaga. An original Galaxian board expects to receive 7 volts AC and has hardware on the
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Firstly, I would check all the wires that have been soldered to the green edge connector. Make sure none have broken off.
Also, don’t power up the game board with it still wrapped in bubble wrap. As previously mentioned, heat and static can damage a board.
Also, don’t power up the game board with it still wrapped in bubble wrap. As previously mentioned, heat and static can damage a board.
Ah the old way of having the bridge and regulators on the main board. It scares me when AC is present on any board with TTL - Asteroids specifically.
There are a few of us here that could help - but as Lurch mentioned, try the monitor first, does the neck glow orange, is there a high pitched sound, does the front of the screen get staticky when turned on or off? And of course, checking the voltages to the game board is essential, and easy to do. Some simple testing will give valuable information and may help us talk you through a diagnosis or even repair.