aclbandit
Another Striker
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- Aug 10, 2009
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The other night, I switched from my newly-crafted Dreamcast-to-JAMMA box back to a standard CPS2 board in my "Big Blue" cab. When I turned it back on, there was an odd buzzing sound, a popping noise, and then the monitor didn't power on ever again.
It does NOT make any noise when powered on, so I don't think it's the flyback; if that's bad, I think it's supposed to buzz or something, right?
It's also not the fuse: although the monitor fuse that was in it had odd clouding on the inside of the window, I replaced it with the same thing and it still doesn't work.
I saw XianXi's thread about monitors and grabbed the (exceptionally informative) flowchart, but it's a little over my head -- I've never done anything more complex than a cap kit replacement before.
I do not own a multimeter, though I really need to make that investment soon, so I'd like to start with suggestions of things I can do without one and try those first, if available.
Worst case, I hear that ChannelManiac is THE guy for PCB repair, but I'm worried (based on my lack of knowledge) that something besides the main chassis could be the problem.
The monitor chassis is a Wells-Gardner 25K7193, and the tube is a Phillips MO8X.
All useful information is appreciated. Do keep in mind that, although I've learned a lot since getting into the arcade scene, I'm still very much a noob when it comes to electronics repair.
It does NOT make any noise when powered on, so I don't think it's the flyback; if that's bad, I think it's supposed to buzz or something, right?
It's also not the fuse: although the monitor fuse that was in it had odd clouding on the inside of the window, I replaced it with the same thing and it still doesn't work.
I saw XianXi's thread about monitors and grabbed the (exceptionally informative) flowchart, but it's a little over my head -- I've never done anything more complex than a cap kit replacement before.
I do not own a multimeter, though I really need to make that investment soon, so I'd like to start with suggestions of things I can do without one and try those first, if available.
Worst case, I hear that ChannelManiac is THE guy for PCB repair, but I'm worried (based on my lack of knowledge) that something besides the main chassis could be the problem.
The monitor chassis is a Wells-Gardner 25K7193, and the tube is a Phillips MO8X.
All useful information is appreciated. Do keep in mind that, although I've learned a lot since getting into the arcade scene, I'm still very much a noob when it comes to electronics repair.