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How much does it costs to test a pcb board
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paigeoliver:
Well, when I say NEW, I mean used.

If you want my honest recommendation, then I recommend buying one that the seller will test for you. That is a common board, there will be more out there to choose from.

Also, it is VERY strange for anyone to be selling untested JAMMA boards. Very strange indeed,
thehammer12:
hmm I c  thanks alot u helped me out alot.
TheGatesofBill:
In the world of eBay, "untested" means "not working and smelling of urine" about nine times out of ten.
RayB:
Yeah.... I got stung once with an "untested" board. The reason it was "untested" was because it was MISSING CHIPS!

D_Zoot:
Since somebody could sell a "tested and working" board on ebay for much more money, and considering it's a Jamma board and they are easy to test,  it's usually safe to simply assume "untested" means "I'm pretty sure it doesn't work, so if I sell it as untested I'm covered"

There's really no reason anybody that deals in these things can't test them,  Jamma boards are usually easy to check out.

I've seen boards listed on ebay as untested, and from the pics (usually small or blurry) you could tell they were missing parts.  They don't test them before sale because they already have an idea they don't work.

Assume anything listed as "untested" doesn't work, and pay accordingly.   If you buy one and it does work, then you have a pleasant surprise.


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