I started a post for this in projects, and then realized i put it in the wrong spot.
Anyway. Picked this up on Ebay for $160.00 advertised as working. Comes up with RAM errors...this is not surprising. There is a bit of damage in the plywood at the bottom and front edges. Normal wear and tear. Someone decided to use yellow T-Molding as some point. It actually looks good with yellow, but I will restore it to black. Does anyone know if Stargate is supposed to use the leather or the regular black T-Molding?
The CPO needs to be replaced, but I think the buttons and JS are in great shape. They just need to be cleaned. I realized while inspecting the cabinet that the plywood is paper faced ply. Could make it interesting to repair. It will also make removing the spray painted 13 from the inside of the cabinet much more difficult. I may just have to completely paint the inside black. I have to replace one of the back door firring strips. Some idiot used the biggest sheet metal screw ever to hold the back door on. I need to put feet on it too. I really want to know where all the missing feet go. I think I have only bought 1 game that came to me with feet.
All the boards except for the CPU board are just perfect. Very little dust. I noticed that three of the ROM's have been replaced. Not sure if I really need to replace them with originals. I dont think its that big a deal. All the board serial numbers match except the CPU. Sadly this is the case with alot of Williams games. Stupid batteries.
I will post picts as I re-size them. I borrowed (stole) my wifes camera. It takes great picts, they are just huge. I didn't think to check what she had the camera set for, so I am re-sizing them to post here. If you really want to see the full frame versions, just let me know and i can email them too you. I havent set up a photo bucket account yet. Its one of many things on my list to do.
The cap kit for the monitor and sound boards, the 4164 RAM, and the new battery holder will be here tomorrow. I have already replaced all the headers, the ribbon cables and their headers, and I am replacing the connectors on the wiring harness. I am really hoping I dont have to replace any chip sockets. It is just not that fun to do.
I will post more picts as i resize them, and once I have a chance to grab the wifes camera again.
KJ