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Main => Monitor/Video Forum => Topic started by: Jack Burton on September 28, 2006, 04:30:24 pm

Title: Replacing monitor in SF2 Turbo
Post by: Jack Burton on September 28, 2006, 04:30:24 pm

Hi, I've got the opportunity to buy this machine for 100$:

http://www.klov.com/game_detail.php?letter=&game_id=9818

As far as I can tell it's the exact same cabinet as the image.

The monitor is dead, I don't really know why.

What would be the cheapest and easiest method to replace the monitor?  I don't really mind if I have to use a computer monitor or TV, I just want to be able to see the game.  I also don't care if the replacement monitor is a little smaller. 

Title: Re: Replacing monitor in SF2 Turbo
Post by: Crax on September 28, 2006, 04:36:31 pm

I can't answer your question about the monitor, but for $100 I would definately get that.

Title: Re: Replacing monitor in SF2 Turbo
Post by: SirPeale on September 28, 2006, 06:33:57 pm

And don't automatically jump to replacing the monitor.  Most monitor repairs aren't that complicated.  And we can help here, that's what we do!

Title: Re: Replacing monitor in SF2 Turbo
Post by: Jack Burton on September 28, 2006, 08:36:16 pm

thanks,

The owner tells me the monitor stopped working after the machine was left on during a lightning storm.

I suppose a power surge may have damaged it.

Title: Re: Replacing monitor in SF2 Turbo
Post by: SirPeale on September 28, 2006, 09:29:24 pm

That can happen.

Could be a number of things.

Need to know the make/model of the monitor.  Post back here when you have that information, as well as the cabinet in front of you so we can begin the troubleshooting process.

First step: check fuses, and make sure the monitor is actually getting power.

Title: Re: Replacing monitor in SF2 Turbo
Post by: grantspain on September 29, 2006, 03:53:34 am

during a storm the usual way a tv gets fried is when the lightning hits the aerial but as you have a cabinet not connected to anything bar mains socket the only thing that can happen is a power surge,thats likely to blow a fuse only because an isolation transformer takes most of the surge-i don't think its gonna be a big job getting this machine back online

Title: Re: Replacing monitor in SF2 Turbo
Post by: Jack Burton on September 29, 2006, 11:47:50 am

So first I need to get you guys a picture of the monitor correct?  Or even better, the manufacturer.

Then I need to check to see if any fuses are blown.  I think I can do that.

Additionally, I can buy this machine for 75$.

http://www.klov.com/game_detail.php?letter=&game_id=6873
 

The monitor works but the game just displays garbage on power on. 

Would I be able to swap parts between these two to create a working machine?

Title: Re: Replacing monitor in SF2 Turbo
Post by: grantspain on September 29, 2006, 12:02:12 pm

both games run the same frequency monitor so you should be able to swap o.k
the one that comes up with garbage is probably low +5 volts/game board bad connection or eprom seating or game board i/c faulty
i think with this forum's help its possible to get both working(no promises though) :cheers:

Title: Re: Replacing monitor in SF2 Turbo
Post by: JoshuaMiller on October 07, 2006, 12:07:14 am

I't been a while since your post, so I assume you've figured this out.

However, if you live anywhere near San Francisco, I have a sf2 Hyper fighting monitor that I'll sell you.

--Joshua--