Tech advice : Gauntlet

[John Bennett]

[uk-vac] Tech advice : Gauntlet
I have an old Atari Gauntlet (the big 4 player beastie) which has been
working just fine for a few years. While I was off on holiday, some bright
spark decided to move it - rather than using a trolley, they 'walked' it
across the room.
Now, when the power switch is flicked - it immediately blows a fuse (I
can't remember which one off the top of my head).
Where would be the best place to start looking?
Thanks

Dave



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[MikeDX]

Re: [uk-vac] Tech advice : Gauntlet
I'd check the power cable to make sure it hasnt been trapped/shredded
for a start.

On 03/11/05, David Cowan <cowan.david@gmail.com> wrote:
> I have an old Atari Gauntlet (the big 4 player beastie) which has been
> working just fine for a few years. While I was off on holiday, some bright
> spark decided to move it - rather than using a trolley, they 'walked' it
> across the room.
> Now, when the power switch is flicked - it immediately blows a fuse (I
> can't remember which one off the top of my head).
> Where would be the best place to start looking?
> Thanks
>
> Dave
>
>
>

 

[Ordyne]

RE: [uk-vac] Tech advice : Gauntlet
Tells us the fuse and we shall answer

Best regards,
Craig


Craig Walker . Giz10p Games . 424 Carlton Rd . Carlton . Barnsley
m: 07966 311840 e: craig@giz10p.co.uk w: http://www.giz10p.co.uk



>

 

[John Bennett]

Re: [uk-vac] Tech advice : Gauntlet
In message <ed4df47b0511030739g222d97bev@mail.gmail.com>, Mike Green
<mikedx@gmail.com> writes
>I'd check the power cable to make sure it hasnt been trapped/shredded
>for a start.

Then check for loose metal bits (including coins) that have dropped
where they shouldn't be.

--
Clive Mitchell
http:/www.bigclive.com



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[John Bennett]

Re: [uk-vac] Tech advice : Gauntlet
Right... the power cable seems to be untouched (no signs that its been
yanked or run over), and there are no loose bits inside the cab.
The fuse on the PSU that keeps popping is marked as F3 (2nd one down if
you've got your head inside the cab from the rear and looking down).
The cab powers up (the coin lights and marquee), and the monitor whines as
it heats up.
Thanks

On 11/3/05, Clive Mitchell <bigclive1@ntlworld.com> wrote:
>
> In message <ed4df47b0511030739g222d97bev@mail.gmail.com>, Mike Green
> <mikedx@gmail.com> writes
> >I'd check the power cable to make sure it hasnt been trapped/shredded
> >for a start.
>
> Then check for loose metal bits (including coins) that have dropped
> where they shouldn't be.
>
> --
> Clive Mitchell
> http:/www.bigclive.com
>
> ------------------------------
>

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[Ordyne]

RE: [uk-vac] Tech advice : Gauntlet
Sounds like the bridge rectifier on the powerbrick, remove the powerbrick
and test the bridge rectifier with the diode test on you meter.

Best regards,
Craig


Craig Walker . Giz10p Games . 424 Carlton Rd . Carlton . Barnsley
m: 07966 311840 e: craig@giz10p.co.uk w: http://www.giz10p.co.uk



>

 

[John Bennett]

Re: [uk-vac] Tech advice : Gauntlet
Looks like it was indeed the rectifier... it appears to be shorting. I've
ordered a new one from CPC.
Now - on a related note - anyone got a CPC reference number for a 20A 32v
fuse? (its the one that kept blowing)
Thanks
Dave

On 11/4/05, Craig Walker <craig@giz10p.co.uk> wrote:
>
> Sounds like the bridge rectifier on the powerbrick, remove the powerbrick
> and test the bridge rectifier with the diode test on you meter.
>
> Best regards,
> Craig
>
>
> Craig Walker . Giz10p Games . 424 Carlton Rd . Carlton . Barnsley
> m: 07966 311840 e: craig@giz10p.co.uk w: http://www.giz10p.co.uk
>
>



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[Ordyne]

RE: [uk-vac] Tech advice : Gauntlet
I doubt they do that value..

Best regards,
Craig


Craig Walker . Giz10p Games . 424 Carlton Rd . Carlton . Barnsley
m: 07966 311840 e: craig@giz10p.co.uk w: http://www.giz10p.co.uk



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[guddler]

Re: [uk-vac] Tech advice : Gauntlet
You probably want B&Q for one of them. They sell 'em in either
flathead or round varieties in various lengths.

)

Fixing cabs the Bazfish way - LOL!

On 8 Nov 2005, at 18:25, Craig Walker wrote:

> I doubt they do that value..
>
> Best regards,
> Craig
>
>
> Craig Walker . Giz10p Games . 424 Carlton Rd . Carlton . Barnsley
> m: 07966 311840 e: craig@giz10p.co.uk w: http://www.giz10p.co.uk
>
>
>
>>

 

[John Bennett]

Re: [uk-vac] Tech advice : Gauntlet
B&Q do them, but CPC don't? What's the world coming to? lol

On 11/8/05, Martin White <martin@guddler.co.uk> wrote:
>
> You probably want B&Q for one of them. They sell 'em in either
> flathead or round varieties in various lengths.
>
> )
>
> Fixing cabs the Bazfish way - LOL!



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[guddler]

Re: [uk-vac] Tech advice : Gauntlet
PS: I was referring to nails!!

On 9 Nov 2005, at 10:56, David Cowan wrote:

> B&Q do them, but CPC don't? What's the world coming to? lol
>
>
> On 11/8/05, Martin White <martin@guddler.co.uk> wrote:
>>
>> You probably want B&Q for one of them. They sell 'em in either
>> flathead or round varieties in various lengths.
>>
>> )
>>
>> Fixing cabs the Bazfish way - LOL!
>
>
>

 

[John Bennett]

Re: [uk-vac] Tech advice : Gauntlet
*blush* oops... guess who feels like a right tit now! I was getting my coat
to head up to B&Q at lunchtime
I'll get you for that Guddler... you'd better start sleeping with one eye
open!!!

On 11/9/05, Martin White <martin@guddler.co.uk> wrote:
>
> PS: I was referring to nails!!
>
>



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