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Title: Safe to transport an arcade machine on it's back?
Post by: mushmouth on October 30, 2007, 11:36:36 am

I'm picking up a dedicated Donkey Kong machine over lunch. Is it safe to lay it on it's back for transport in the mini-van?

Thanks in advance. I'm psyched! :)

Mush

Title: Re: Safe to transport an arcade machine on it's back?
Post by: ChadTower on October 30, 2007, 11:37:38 am

Yes, it is if you prepare the cabinet properly. 

Do a search, you'll find many threads that discuss this in detail.

Title: Re: Safe to transport an arcade machine on it's back?
Post by: mushmouth on October 30, 2007, 12:02:27 pm

I've never seen a thread on the subject of preparing a cabinet for hauling on it's back. I have 30 minutes before I leave. Can anyone cliff notes it for me? :)

Title: Re: Safe to transport an arcade machine on it's back?
Post by: shardian on October 30, 2007, 12:05:27 pm

rule #1-20:

Make sure everything is secured in the cabinet.(monitor, coin box, game boards, random crap).


Do that and you are set. Believe it or not, sometimes monitors are just sitting in there precariously balanced. The boards may not be anchored properly to the side of the cabinet.

Title: Re: Safe to transport an arcade machine on it's back?
Post by: BobA on October 30, 2007, 12:07:15 pm

Make sure there is nothing loose in the cab.  Including coin box coins nails power supply etc.   Everything should be bollted in place solidly (especially the monitor).   Close and lock any doors, tape shut if they will not lock.

Slide the cab on an old movers pad or comforter.

Title: Re: Safe to transport an arcade machine on it's back?
Post by: mushmouth on October 30, 2007, 12:12:36 pm

you guys rule, THANK YOU.

 :)

Title: Re: Safe to transport an arcade machine on it's back?
Post by: Jeff AMN on October 30, 2007, 12:41:16 pm

I prefer to lay games on their back while moving them inside the back of a Yukon (anything large enough would work) rather than standing them up in the back of a truck or trailer. I've found that they cab shakes a lot less while it's on its back. Just give everything a tug to make sure it's secure before laying it down and you'll be fine.

If I was moving a rickety cab, or one that was missing bolts and screws, I'd still rather have it on its back because it reduces the amount of shaking and overall shock that the cab goes through while in transport.

Title: Re: Safe to transport an arcade machine on it's back?
Post by: Anubis_au on November 01, 2007, 01:56:22 am

No doubt the cab's been moved already, however: it's fine to transport it on its back. You'll need a good degauss when she starts up again though.

Title: Re: Safe to transport an arcade machine on it's back?
Post by: kelemvor on November 01, 2007, 08:41:13 am

So I assume the move went OK?  Pics of it in its new home?

Title: Re: Safe to transport an arcade machine on it's back?
Post by: Glaine on November 01, 2007, 12:00:00 pm

One thing that doesn't get done nearly enough is to check everything again once you get it home before turning on the power. While unlikely, I've read horror stories of people who's PCBs blew up cuz some quarters, etc. moved onto the game board during transit and created a short circuit on it when powered on. Food for thought.

Title: Re: Safe to transport an arcade machine on it's back?
Post by: mushmouth on November 01, 2007, 08:25:30 pm

Hi folks.

Moved, and all went well. Thanks for the help. I'll post some pics in a new thread later and ask a few questions about my at-home-inspection findings, start begging for replacement parts, etc. :D

Mush