More Troubleshooting Monitors With Michael
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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
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QA Podcast – Episode 1
In our first podcasting effort, Tim and I answer your questions which have been submitted through our comments sections on YouTube and this website. This week we cover converting an old television chassis to
Replacing A Plug On A Power Cord
When you get your arcade game home for the first time, you might notice that your power plug is in rough shape. Frayed wires, loose connections and missing ground prongs are just some of
Basic Troubleshooting Of An Arcade Game
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Before you can fix an arcade game, a pinball machine or any electronic device, you have to first accurately analyze the problem. A few tools and a good eye will take you a long
Installing A Fan In An Arcade Cabinet
With most current arcade games being powered by computers, arcade cabinets can get quite hot these days. Making sure that you have adequate cooling in your cabinet can help prevent your game from overheating.
Recommended Documentaries About Arcade Games
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There has been an influx of arcade documentaries released in the last several years. I have been watching some of these documentaries over the last couple of weeks and decided to share some of
Adjusting An Arcade Monitor
When you start troubleshooting your arcade monitor, remember to always start off with the simple fixes before moving on to the more complex ones. Many of us want to install a cap kit before
Recommended Books About Arcade Games
Even though our main focus on this site is arcade repair, we would like to take a break for a moment and talk about some arcade related books. I know that many of you
Replacing Lights In An Arcade Cabinet
While marquee and coin lights do not effect the gameplay of an arcade game, they do provide a more authentic arcade atmosphere and experience. In this post, we will discuss the steps that you
Laminating An Arcade Cabinet
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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
