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Checking A Classic Power Supply
by Tim Peterson | Advanced | 6 Comments
While switching power supplies are the standard in newer arcade games, classics such as Ms. Pac Man and Centipede originally had non-switching, linear power supplies that can be quite intimidating at first glance. These
Adjusting The Horizontal Width Coil
by Tim Peterson | Advanced | 6 Comments
If you’ve worked on many arcade games, you might have come across a problem where your picture does not fill up the entirety of your screen even after you’ve tried multiple potentiometer adjustments. It
More Troubleshooting Monitors With Michael
by Tim Peterson | Advanced | 36 Comments
Repairing arcade monitors relies heavily on your ability to identify where the problem resides. Being able to tell where on a chassis the problem originates from will greatly increase your chances for a successful
Laminating An Arcade Cabinet
by Tim Peterson | Advanced | 4 Comments
Arcade cabinets tend to take a little punishment over the years. Time really does take it’s toll on your arcade cabinet and sideart. In this post, we’re going to discuss how you can restore
Installing A Cap Kit
by Tim Peterson | Advanced | 4 Comments
Installing a cap kit on your monitor chassis can be a great way to restore washed out colors as well as fix other problems that you might encounter. In this post, we will take
Troubleshooting Monitors With Michael
by Tim Peterson | Advanced | 136 Comments
Knowing where to start when your monitor goes out can be a valuable time saver when repairing arcade games. In this post, our resident monitor repair guy Michael will give us some quick tips
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