TECH: Jungle Hunt problem

[Magnet_Eye]

Hey, I have this Jungle Hunt game. One of the fuses on the power board (F2) looks like the fuse holders once broke off and someone re-soldered them on. The board around that fuse looks burnt, and when i tried to pop the fuse out the fuse holders broke right off. So, I guess I need to re-attach those.

Also, there are 4 LED's on the board. all but LED 1 light up. I am hoping that LED1 isn't lighting because of that fuse problem, and If I repair it the game will work once again.

Right now the monitor comes on (just blank gray screen) and nothing is happening other than that.

Anyone offer advice? 

Thanks.

[Magnet_Eye]

uh, so no tech geeks out there to help me on this one, eh?

yikes. i am screwed! well, if i can;'t get this game running, i am going to gut it out and mame it.

bleh.

 

[Wade]

Fix the fuse and let us know what happens.

Wade

[RayB]

OK, you knew the threat of MAMEing a classic would get a response, didn't you?

The usual advice is this:

1. Check all connections and make sure they are snug, and connected properly.

2. REPLACE those fuse holders. Don't just re-solder them. When something is damaged, it's best to replace with new. (Radio shack sells a few different kinds of fuse holders).

3. Test the fuses to make sure they are still good. Sometimes a visual inspection isn't enough.

4. Measure voltages. Get a cheap digital multimeter ($15) and measure all voltage outputs to make sure they are correct.

You can then go from there....

[Karetaker]

Good Advice. Always replace broken fuse holders. I can't count how many Pac-Man, and Ms machines I've fixed just by replacing those cheap broken holders.

[Crazy Cooter]

...well, if i can;'t get this game running, i am going to gut it out and mame it.

Talk with Alan if you do:
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=profile;u=572

[Magnet_Eye]

OK, you knew the threat of MAMEing a classic would get a response, didn't you?

you caught me! 

[Magnet_Eye]

The usual advice is this:

1. Check all connections and make sure they are snug, and connected properly.

2. REPLACE those fuse holders. Don't just re-solder them. When something is damaged, it's best to replace with new. (Radio shack sells a few different kinds of fuse holders).

3. Test the fuses to make sure they are still good. Sometimes a visual inspection isn't enough.

4. Measure voltages. Get a cheap digital multimeter ($15) and measure all voltage outputs to make sure they are correct.

You can then go from there....

Oh, i have a multimeter. So far everything looks ok, except for that damned fuse. My concern is the burnt area around that. I could buy the conversion kit from arcadeshop for $40 if i have to.

I'll go buy a soldering gun and new fuse holder and post results here. keep fingers crossed! 

[Magnet_Eye]

OK, Radio Shack sucks ass! They don't have any fuse holders. Their electrical section is one tiny corner of the store. wth?

Where can i get new fuse holders?

neverind. i think the power board is screwed. i am going to have to buy a new power setup.

bummer.

[RayB]

do you have more than one RS in town?

What you probably want is this part: http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=CTLG&category%5Fname=CTLG%5F011%5F004%5F004%5F000&product%5Fid=270%2D742

[Magnet_Eye]

do you have more than one RS in town?

What you probably want is this part: http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=CTLG&category%5Fname=CTLG%5F011%5F004%5F004%5F000&product%5Fid=270%2D742

actially what i need are a pair of these to solder into the board:
http://www.newark.com/product-details/text/catalog/9254.html

but the board is all burnt and i tried to resolder the broken ones on, and it didn't work. so i don't know