Arcade Repair in Maryland?

[SuperDork3000]

Hi,

 

I just bought a nice Neo Geo MVS machine, but the power cable has the ground missing and I would like to get this fixed.

 

Does anyone know a good arcade repair shop in MD?

 

 

 

[Flojomojo]

I would call this guy, he seems to know about games. He maintains the collection at Crab Towne USA (by the BWI airport).

http://www.coinopdoc.com/

[+save2600]

Hi,

 

I just bought a nice Neo Geo MVS machine, but the power cable has the ground missing and I would like to get this fixed.

 

Does anyone know a good arcade repair shop in MD?

 

 

 

 

C'mon SuperDork… you trying to live up to your screen name or what?!?

 

 

 

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http://www.acehardware.com/home/index.jsp

 

http://www.truevalue.com

[SuperDork3000]

I would call this guy, he seems to know about games. He maintains the collection at Crab Towne USA (by the BWI airport).

http://www.coinopdoc.com/

 

I saw that guy, but he wants $100+ just drive to my home...

[SuperDork3000]

 

C'mon SuperDork… you trying to live up to your screen name or what?!?

 

 

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http://www.acehardware.com/home/index.jsp

 

http://www.truevalue.com

 

LOL, I want to replace the entire cable because some parts are frayed.

[Flojomojo]

This is why I won't get into heavy, old arcade equipment, as much as I like it. Seems to me you need to fix it yourself or pay someone who can do it for you. $100 for a house call from an expert sounds fair to me. It's not a vacuum cleaner or sewing machine, after all.

 

http://www.arcaderepairtips.com/2009/07/22/checking-and-replacing-a-power-supply/

[SuperDork3000]

Ok, I watched the arcade repair video and did the work myself. I put the new plug on and taped up some of the frayed parts on the cable and surprisingly I didn't electrocute myself or burn down the house

 

Thanks guys!

[chas10e]

Ok, I watched the arcade repair video and did the work myself. I put the new plug on and taped up some of the frayed parts on the cable and surprisingly I didn't electrocute myself or burn down the house

 

Thanks guys!

yeah video's do help a LOT !!! ... as long as you didn't see copper within the jacket of the cable you're half ok is the tape you used a quality tape ? .... if it the stuff I normally keep around probably not

 

replacing the cord as well would be your best bet

 

snap some pics before you remove old one from where they are connected mebbe use sticky notes .... if ends are crimpped on & placed under lugs they should be easly obtained @ local hardware store with a new cord ... the people there will be glad to help as well finding the right peices & parts

 

while you're at it check for correct fuse sizes ... you can Google your machine if the correct size isn't listed right there

[SuperDork3000]

yeah video's do help a LOT !!! ... as long as you didn't see copper within the jacket of the cable you're half ok is the tape you used a quality tape ? .... if it the stuff I normally keep around probably not

 

replacing the cord as well would be your best bet

 

snap some pics before you remove old one from where they are connected mebbe use sticky notes .... if ends are crimpped on & placed under lugs they should be easly obtained @ local hardware store with a new cord ... the people there will be glad to help as well finding the right peices & parts

 

while you're at it check for correct fuse sizes ... you can Google your machine if the correct size isn't listed right there

 

I didn't see copper, just the outer shielding was frayed slightly and none of the 3 wireless inside had any damage. I used Scotch 81 electrical tape...

 

Thanks for the tips!