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Moon Patrol tech. THANKS!

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SirPeale:

--- Quote from: nostrebor on March 26, 2005, 06:49:28 pm ---RGVAC search says bad bridge rectifier, but the dates of the info are 3+ years old. Is that where I am at? If so which is the best long-term solution?

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The game is 20 years old.  I'm betting you can still use that info.  ;)

nostrebor:

--- Quote from: Peale on March 27, 2005, 06:18:04 pm ---
--- Quote from: nostrebor on March 26, 2005, 06:49:28 pm ---RGVAC search says bad bridge rectifier, but the dates of the info are 3+ years old. Is that where I am at? If so which is the best long-term solution?

--- End quote ---

The game is 20 years old.  I'm betting you can still use that info.  ;)

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Actually you can look at the big rectifier and tell it is probably toast, so I would say that the diagnosis is correct. "It's dead Jim." seems appropriate :)

I have a switcher coming and I'm going to set it up temporary to see if the power problem is the only issue. I will probably also order a kit from Bob Roberts to fix the Wiliams power board, just for the practice. Knowledge through experience is always a good thing. Also I get to buy a solder sucker, which sounds like fun.

In the end, if I keep the game, I will build a new setup like Tom's, just for the convenience of having a dependable power source.

Thanks for all the posts!

Dave.

nostrebor:
IT LIVES!! ;D YEAH!

I got a Peter Chau PS today in the mail and first thing was to put +5v on my MP to see if the boardsets work. As you can see in the pics, this was an UGLY test. I just picked up the +5 and ground for the board, and let the original PS do the rest.

The outcome... Perfect picture and perfect attract mode.

Now I have to rush off to Bob Roberts and order some parts, so I can fix it right.

The pic of the screen shows the extent of the dirt collected on the monitor, it has no burn at all.

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