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Centaur 2 power supply hack

By slither

1 year ago



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#1 1 year ago
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JIM

slither

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Hey there . I am working on a Centaur 2. There is a major hack on the power supply in cabinet bottom. I know there was a service recommendation for this to move bridge rectifiers off board. I would like to restore original wiring, and probably buy an aftermarket board. There apoears to be 2 rectifiers hear on the steel plate, only 1 hooked up. Also not sure of what that is mounted on corner by the knocker with wires going to it. Also not sure if the plug with green / white wires is for. Any help with pics or explanation of wires appreciated. Thanks..

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#2 1 year ago
 
MVP

Grizlyrig

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My first thoughts,it's not so bad.

I would say the bridge rectifier on power supply board Is bad and they wired one in off to the side. Pretty common to see on older machines.

The plug with white,green and black wire is called a trial and is not a hack.

Still looking to see what that plug with green,White wire goes to.

-Mike

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#3 1 year ago
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JIM

slither

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10y 27,150 129 6

Thank you....what is the purpose of the trial you mentioned?...white, green, black....I was looking at my xenon for reference...I guess thats my bad.

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#4 1 year ago
 
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Grizlyrig

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The triac is responsible for letting your general illumination lights turn off and back on during game play.
-Mike

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