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Is the whirlwind playing yet?
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Quoted from PantherCityPins:Update: I have 6 volts at the J6 connector to the interconnect board so that tells me the joints on the wires from the transformer are likely ok. I only have 2.4 volts across the F2 fuse with the fuse out. So, it’s either the F2 fuse holder or the J6 connector right? Is there any way to narrow it down further?
It sounds like it is one of the two. You can take a toothbrush or a metal wire brush and use it on the fuse holder and connector. Also try wiggling them and re-check voltage. If one moves up (or down) in voltage, thats the culprit.
Quoted from PantherCityPins:Ok let me see if I understand what you’re saying by wire to the fuse holder. According to the schematics pin 7 on the J6 connector goes to the F2 fuse. I’m not understanding how I measure from pin 7 to the fuse with the connector installed? I tried to get the probe onto the small metal strip on the connector at pin 7 to the fuse and got 0 volts.
Do you have a picture for reference?
Quoted from PantherCityPins:Ok that explains why I was not getting readings. Thanks!
Any updates?
Quoted from PantherCityPins:So I soldered the new header in and no change at all. Still only 2.4Vac at pin 5. From looking at the board it has been soldered on several times and has some decent burn marks on the back.
I bit the bullet and ordered a new one from K's Arcade rather than trying to continue to salvage this one. Bit of a bummer, but I'd rather fix it right now than have continuing issues with it over the years.
Sorry to hear it couldnt be fixed. Of course, since you plan on keeping it for many years, I think you are doing the right thing by addressing all issues as well as they can be done.
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