How To Fix An Arcade Game - The Easy Way (The Phillips Gameroom: Episode - 14)

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  • @denny8762
    @denny8762 9 місяців тому +1

    Great explanation in detail! Thank you very much!!!

  • @dreamingcode
    @dreamingcode Рік тому +2

    Great video and details. I just bought a arcade1 mini pacman. I love it. Just not sure how to secure it to the wall for more stability

  • @TheBigExclusive
    @TheBigExclusive Рік тому +5

    Have you thought about making a gaming UA-cam channel? You do a very good job with explaining things.

    • @PhillipsVision
      @PhillipsVision  Рік тому +2

      Thanks. This channel has a few topical sub channels, The Phillips Gameroom is the one on Phillips Vision.

  • @seancohan5464
    @seancohan5464 Рік тому +2

    Great tip on the door connection. My Ms. Pac Man kept turning off and I couldn’t figure it out. It wasn’t even from a recent move. It just became less flush over time. Thanks again!
    Do you have any videos on converting my game to a multi-play cabinet game?

    • @PhillipsVision
      @PhillipsVision  Рік тому +1

      I do not, but have more arcade videos coming later this year

  • @carlosmatamoros4447
    @carlosmatamoros4447 Рік тому +5

    Hi my Area 51 screen is completely black doesn’t light up but I can hear it playing but the monitor doesn’t turn on what can it be

    • @PhillipsVision
      @PhillipsVision  Рік тому +3

      Sounds like bad capacitors. Installing a cap kit should fix it. Here’s my video where I show how: ua-cam.com/video/ijHp4XuTwgk/v-deo.html

    • @parisdanner8021
      @parisdanner8021 28 днів тому

      Hey that's the same problem I'm having, did you fix yet?

  • @TheBigExclusive
    @TheBigExclusive Рік тому +2

    Is it safe to have loose papers sitting inside the cabinet with high voltage? What if the paper catches fire by touching something with electricity running through it?

    • @PhillipsVision
      @PhillipsVision  Рік тому +1

      All of my games have the manuals inside of them. I’ve done this for over 30 years with no problem. I normally put them near the coin mechanisms, not on wires or power supplies.

  • @danielmenaugh161
    @danielmenaugh161 9 місяців тому +1

    Very informative, i have a 1980 centipede.. turned it off last night.. when i powered up this morning everything was normal but there was no sound when you explode.. any tips

    • @PhillipsVision
      @PhillipsVision  9 місяців тому

      Check all your audio connection harnesses. With those older games it’s good to unseat all the harnesses and clean them periodically. With age they can tarnish and get loose causing glitching

  • @evolvewithinyou
    @evolvewithinyou Місяць тому +1

    I have a question? Is the key on these machine universal and how can I purchase one!

    • @PhillipsVision
      @PhillipsVision  Місяць тому

      @@evolvewithinyou No, they are specific to the lock. You can replace the lock. They are easy to find online or even at Home Depot or Lowe’s. Just make sure the match the length of the assembly

    • @evolvewithinyou
      @evolvewithinyou Місяць тому +1

      @@PhillipsVision thank you so much! 🙌🏻

  • @GeoffGrant-re3uw
    @GeoffGrant-re3uw 2 роки тому +2

    Hi, We have an "Attack Pirate" arcade machine. When you turn it on it does a brief blip and then stops. During the brief blip the fan on the transformer starts to spin but then also stops. Fuse is good and power is on at some of the components as evidenced by lights showing on some of the circuitry. What might be stopping it from continuing to power up? Thanks

  • @j.vincento7152
    @j.vincento7152 2 роки тому +1

    Great video, how can any stored electricity be used up???

    • @PhillipsVision
      @PhillipsVision  2 роки тому

      In the monitor? You can discharge as shown in my video: ua-cam.com/video/hpaEkmowD1k/v-deo.html

  • @parisdanner8021
    @parisdanner8021 28 днів тому +1

    Hey there my game works fine but the screen not showing, can you tell me how to fix it?

    • @PhillipsVision
      @PhillipsVision  28 днів тому

      @@parisdanner8021 you may need to rebuild it by installing a cap kit. Here’s a link to a video I showed how.
      ua-cam.com/video/ijHp4XuTwgk/v-deo.htmlsi=F1XDJJH2m-CZkxaX

  • @danielostler191
    @danielostler191 Рік тому

    I have a 2004 fast and furious that is linked up to another one. I turn it on and only the right in starts. And the left one I have to manually push the computer on on the inside and then plug in a keyboard and press f1 all immediately to get them to link at the same time. Any tips??

  • @mr.prunesmath7855
    @mr.prunesmath7855 Рік тому +1

    Hey I have a 1980 Nichibutsu Cocktail Table Arcade. When I plug to power it just makes a constant "tone" noise and the screen is a constant faint blue color.... Any ideas??? Would really appreciate any tips.

    • @PhillipsVision
      @PhillipsVision  Рік тому

      You may need a cap kit to rebuild the monitor. Here’s a link to a video I did showing how
      ua-cam.com/video/ijHp4XuTwgk/v-deo.htmlsi=gOumyGfmHYh32bB5

  • @johnhamm8082
    @johnhamm8082 2 роки тому +1

    Hi liked your video my question, i got a tabletop pacman after playing it for a while it will go back to the grid pattern then turn off, what do you think the problem could be?

    • @PhillipsVision
      @PhillipsVision  2 роки тому

      Might be a bad connection. I have a slot machine that was doing that, was a bad connection. I would turn the game off and unplug it, then gently remove all the harnesses and reattach them firmly. A lot of times with older games those connections get loose and dirty. Just removing/reattaching them will solve the problem.

  • @jamesbrautigan7489
    @jamesbrautigan7489 2 роки тому +1

    Hi. Good channel finally helping the DIYers. I have a Donkey Kong that works fine for about 15-30 mins then the left, maybe 1/4 side of the screen gets distorted. Squiggly lines but rest of screen is fine & pic intact. I’ve attempted to adjust picture adjustments to no avail. Any help would be appreciated. I’m thinking now from your videos it may need a cap kit.

    • @PhillipsVision
      @PhillipsVision  2 роки тому +1

      Normally bad caps will cause the picture to dissolve or fade away. It sounds like it could be the vertical chip causing vertical collapse. There is a vertical chip that on the board that may need to be replaced.

  • @irs902
    @irs902 Рік тому +1

    Hello! I have a question . I HAVE THE NBA JAM ARCADE. The GLASS IS BROKEN! Call you tell me if i can fix myself.

    • @PhillipsVision
      @PhillipsVision  Рік тому

      You’ll need to replace it. I’d recommend using polycarbonate since that will not break

  • @cjseder0407
    @cjseder0407 28 днів тому

    Your making me want to work at Andretti's.

  • @THESEGMENTPR
    @THESEGMENTPR Рік тому +1

    My arcade game comes on and starts to boot and I can see the game for a minute and then I get a message that says No AVG and the screen goes black. Any idea?????

    • @PhillipsVision
      @PhillipsVision  Рік тому

      What game is it? Is it an original arcade game or a new digital version?

    • @THESEGMENTPR
      @THESEGMENTPR Рік тому +1

      Its a new digital version. Thank you for your help. @@PhillipsVision

    • @PhillipsVision
      @PhillipsVision  Рік тому

      @@THESEGMENTPR I only work on the original CRT arcade games. I’m not sure what that message means

  • @robertparenton7470
    @robertparenton7470 3 місяці тому

    Thank You!

  • @obedientmas298
    @obedientmas298 Рік тому +1

    Is the monitor still dangerous when unplugged?

    • @PhillipsVision
      @PhillipsVision  Рік тому +2

      Yes, they harness very high voltage even after being unplugged. I always discharge them, even if they have been sitting unplugged for a couple days.

  • @lesliegibson5964
    @lesliegibson5964 Рік тому +1

    My arcade machine has a buzzing sound going on even so the sound is still there how do I fix that thanks

    • @PhillipsVision
      @PhillipsVision  Рік тому

      Is the screen displaying properly?

    • @lesliegibson5964
      @lesliegibson5964 Рік тому +1

      ​@@PhillipsVisionyes the screen is fine its the sound making a humming abd buzzing noise

    • @PhillipsVision
      @PhillipsVision  Рік тому +1

      @@lesliegibson5964 could be a bad speaker connection or the sound card

  • @bamb18
    @bamb18 9 місяців тому +1

    Do you have any idea why we can power on the machine Pacman 1 Up, and we hear the game but the screen remains black! Can anyone help??

    • @PhillipsVision
      @PhillipsVision  9 місяців тому

      On an original arcade with a CRT screen that would be the capacitors, but on the new home games those are LCD screens I believe. Might be an issue with the video connection. Check the harness connection to make sure it’s tight and no breaks.

  • @jasonblackburn3294
    @jasonblackburn3294 2 роки тому +3

    Arcade game reading on screen
    IRQ OK
    Flash OK
    SWITCHES OK
    ROM BAD
    What do you think is the problem

  • @ourhighlandfarmandlotsofgr6762
    @ourhighlandfarmandlotsofgr6762 2 роки тому

    I have buck hunter. The guns aren’t registering or shooting. This doesn’t have a coin slot. Any suggestions??

    • @PhillipsVision
      @PhillipsVision  2 роки тому

      I believe those have sensors, they may be bad or need the connectors cleaned

  • @michaelakaevilmike9937
    @michaelakaevilmike9937 Рік тому +1

    Hi just a quick question if anyone may can these things be fixed even though broken aka bought one but doesn't work trying to fix it to earn a little income at cafeteria or sorts like mother board can one buy or use or witch ever to then repair it to working condition who ever replays I really appreciate it and many thanks for giving up a little of your time to answer me great day to all

    • @PhillipsVision
      @PhillipsVision  Рік тому

      When you say “doesn’t work” do you mean does not power on?

  • @ronaldtackett6801
    @ronaldtackett6801 Рік тому

    So the screen says driver timeout during ide init () what can I do???

  • @jockbarnes6364
    @jockbarnes6364 2 роки тому

    I have a multi arcade game. The screen is no longer centered and the action is kind of off screen now. How do I fix this?

    • @PhillipsVision
      @PhillipsVision  2 роки тому

      Should just need to adjust the horizontal position. Should be a knob on the back of the tube if you have a vintage crt screen. Be careful though, since the monitor harnesses dangerously high voltage.

  • @irenevalenti1804
    @irenevalenti1804 3 роки тому +1

    Have a joker poker machine how do I get a manual idk the model

  • @theunholinesswithin70
    @theunholinesswithin70 Рік тому

    They want their NG arcade back now 😃

  • @mikeq5587
    @mikeq5587 2 роки тому

    Sound no picture? What should we do

    • @PhillipsVision
      @PhillipsVision  2 роки тому

      Might need to install a cap kit and replace the capacitors. Here’s a link to a video I did showing how to do that
      ua-cam.com/video/ijHp4XuTwgk/v-deo.html

  • @williamnoyes1989
    @williamnoyes1989 Рік тому

    I need your help!

  • @MrPodders
    @MrPodders 3 роки тому

    Hi I have a time Buster machine at home that was working then I moved it and won't turn on

    • @PhillipsVision
      @PhillipsVision  3 роки тому

      Check the door switches and make sure they did not pop out, as shown in the video. Also check all harness connection to ensure nothing came loose.

    • @MrPodders
      @MrPodders 3 роки тому

      @@PhillipsVision thanks for your Reply it doesn't have door switches it's more like a stacker machine then one of your awesome arcade ones

    • @PhillipsVision
      @PhillipsVision  3 роки тому

      @@MrPodders check all harness connections. Sometimes those connections come loose and if just slightly off it can cause issues.

  • @johnhamm8082
    @johnhamm8082 2 роки тому

    Hi, i have a stand up ms pac man, the red ghost is black, why?

    • @PhillipsVision
      @PhillipsVision  2 роки тому

      On some games there is a red chip that controls the red, but I don’t think the Ms Pac Man game had that. The monitor may need to be rejuvenated or replace the capacitors.

  • @irenevalenti1804
    @irenevalenti1804 3 роки тому

    It will not go past the home screen with the cards on it and in the middle of the screen says hopper empty

    • @PhillipsVision
      @PhillipsVision  3 роки тому +1

      Remove your hopper and detach the connecting harness, then reattach the harness and set the hopper in place. Your connection might be bad. Sometimes those harness connections get loose and make it glitch.

    • @irenevalenti1804
      @irenevalenti1804 3 роки тому

      @@PhillipsVision done that same thing

    • @irenevalenti1804
      @irenevalenti1804 3 роки тому +1

      Thank you !

    • @dougmcintyre8039
      @dougmcintyre8039 3 роки тому

      @@PhillipsVision hey boss, my friend has an arcade game. It has sound, but nothing comes on the screen. Any ideas?

    • @PhillipsVision
      @PhillipsVision  3 роки тому

      @@dougmcintyre8039 the monitor may need to be rebuilt with a cap kit. I have a video on my channel showing how to do that.

  • @StuffBudDuz
    @StuffBudDuz Рік тому +2

    Thanks for using a tripod. So many otherwise would-be-great channels ruin themselves with nauseating handheld shots. I had to sort through a half dozen channels to find yours.

  • @rickierakes8967
    @rickierakes8967 2 роки тому

    I have a terminator 2 it was in storage for a yr it starts to power up the music comes on but the monitor only has a white line going across the screen nothing else what could it be

    • @PhillipsVision
      @PhillipsVision  2 роки тому +1

      Sounds like a problem known as “vertical collapse”. You will need to replace the vertical chip. Here a link to a video I did showing how to fix that.
      ua-cam.com/video/pxrURVbitmU/v-deo.html

    • @rickierakes8967
      @rickierakes8967 2 роки тому +2

      @@PhillipsVision thank you

  • @steveperson5686
    @steveperson5686 Рік тому

    I know the words jiggle, and jostle, however, NEVER have I heard someone take the word "wiggle", and mix it with "jog"... Joggle? bffffffahahahahah Inigo Montoya moment! I think my guy is trying to say "while moving things around components will jostle loose"