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Issues with JVL Retro Machines

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lilshawn:

--- Quote from: game_nerd on January 24, 2023, 07:52:42 pm ---they stuffed a JP30 into a vortex case.

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i believe they came with both, as there was a switch from the jp20 board to the jp30 at the time, so depending if it originally from the factory came with a 20 or a 30 (since the wire harnesses are a little different.) will be what board goes with it.

also, the fitment of the computers is always really terrible... it is VERY ill fitting and a real PITA to get in and out. with really short cables being the biggest hangup.

mahkeymike:
If i remember correctly i had tried to put a jp30 in a jp20 case and it did not fit. I believe the case fan was in the wrong position and would not clear something on the jp30 and also i think the vga connector and touchscreen connector were reversed and the cable did not reach. At least thats what i remember. :dunno

lilshawn:
yeah it's been a while since i seen it, so i might be remembering wrong... a guy brought a JVL in for us to fix and i was surprised it had a different computer in it than the one i'd always seen in the same ones we had. i just chalked it up to them running out of the older boards and them just switching over to the newer ones to use up the cabinets before the next machine dropped.

It wasn't a big deal at the time, as it was just needing the power supply caps fixed up and the batteries replaced in it.

but it was definitely different.

game_nerd:
I guess I'm gonna have to try and fabricate something, this vortex motherboard cage ain't fitting in the retro, no way no how.

Do you guys know what cable in the retro controls the side lights? I'm thinking it's the 5 pin white connector that does not fit into the 6 pin on the little daughterboard in this case.
I'm assuming the 8 pin is the one that controls the buttons and control stick on the front.

I guess I can throw it in a working vortex and leave the 6 pin unplugged and see if the lights work. I'll monkey around with it some more tonight when I get off work.

mahkeymike:
What if you drill out the pop rivets holding the audio/usb board and try and insulate it so it doesnt short out on anything? Will it fit then? Can't say i ever tried to mount a jp20 cage in a Retro.

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