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Main => Monitor/Video Forum => Topic started by: ianfagan on September 30, 2012, 12:21:34 pm

Title: monitor wont come on ?
Post by: ianfagan on September 30, 2012, 12:21:34 pm

Hi im new to this iv had a mame arcade machine for about 6 years i put it into storage when a got some puppies then when i got it back out on start up it sounds like it boots up but the monitor doesnt come on ? any help would be great or a way to fix or repair would also be great .
Thanks again
Ian

Title: Re: monitor wont come on ?
Post by: BobA on September 30, 2012, 08:51:30 pm

After 6 years in storage there is a good chance that some of you caps have dried out.   If you voltages are OK (make sure you check all fuses) a cap kit may bring your monitor back to life.