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Ultimate Newbie Question Ver. 2.0 HELP Saint (or other all knowing being)
Big Ben:
O.K. time for ultimate arcade noobie question version 2.0:
Say that I got an old pac-man cabinet and things kinda sorta worked and I wanted to make it like new with everything working. Please explain what I'd do with all of these PCB's and/or Jammas (I really don't know what I'm talking about). And wiring or what not. Please point me in the right direction. And if you are pointing me in the direction of the site keep in mind that I've looked at most of them that I could not understand what they were saying. PLEASE HELP. I know I may sound stupid but please help me. I know someone will help me most of y'all are good guys. Thanks again.
-Ben
forbiddenlyrics:
I would go and download all the documentation you can find on your cabinet, from klov or another manual site (I really don't know any others). Then start reading through and understanding what PCB's do what and how your cabinet was originally wired. Get it working on the inside first then start restoring the outside.
Big Ben:
Thanks that helps a little bit, but I'm still in the dark...
dirt:
the only way to learn to fix games is to do it. that means alot of reading and asking questions. dont be afraid to ask questions but you must first read all you can so you can explain exactly what you need help with. just saying "what should i do to fix my game" doesn't explain what is wrong with your game. it is really not that hard to fix games. i taught myself by reading everything i could on the subject even though i am not someone who is a "reader", meaning i don't read books for enjoyment i'd rather watch the movie. but my desire to not have to pay the local repair guy $75 an hour overroad my dislike for reading.
dirt
Big Ben:
Ya, but what did you read to gain all of the knowlege you need to know. If there is a book let me knwo please.
Like I know that a PCB is very important but how to I attactch things to that to make it work?