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non-working Congo Bongo
Dougmeister:
Friend of mine who runs a summer camp got a donated "Congo Bongo" that is not working but was supposed to be. Probably just a loose wire somewhere.
I know just enough to be dangerous. Can anyone give me a few ideas to look for right off the bat, or even to have them look at?
Thanks.
SirPeale:
Depends on the level of 'not working.' Does absolutely nothing? Check fuses first. Turns on, garbled graphics? Board problems. Plays blind? Monitor issues.
Thenasty:
the best and easy fix is
"Is it plug in" ;D
Dougmeister:
Yes, it is "plug in" :)
Here's what they did:
1) Inside the door in the front there's a button
2) Push the button, fluorescent light comes on (marquee, I assume)
3) screen "comes on", but no picture
4) no sound
I can ask them more pointed questions if you think they'll help.
Again, it was supposedly working before he transported to the camp, and I trust the guy he got it from.
SirPeale:
The button they pushed is an interlock switch (if I had to guess). And it either needs to be pushed in (when the cabinet is shut) or pulled out (when it's being worked on)
Look for loose connections.