Flack Posted February 12, 2004 Share Posted February 12, 2004 Hi! I'm a bit new in these parts, so forgive me for jumping right in. I picked up a Rampage World Tour machine today for $100 at a local auction. This is my 9th machine. On a scale of 1-10 I would put my knowledge at about 3, maybe 4. I haven't done any cap kits, but I've swapped out JAMMA boards and CP's, no problem. At the auction, I could tell the game was playing but there was no video. I figured it might just need a monitor. I went ahead and picked it up since it was so cheap, and the cabinet is in mint condition. I got the machine home, plugged it in, and actually got video for about 15 minutes! Once the machine warmed up, the video cut back off. I have three questions. One, anyone know where to get a manual online for this game? Two, anyone know where to begin looking for a problem? Does it sound like a PCB or a monitor problem? That leads us to ... Three, anyone know how to open this #&(&*ing cabinet??? It's unlike any other I own. There is a piece of wood 18" tall and the whole width of the cabinet wide. I took off all those screws to reveal the back of the monitor. The top and the bottom of the cab are separated by wood. I removed all the top screws in the CP but was unable to remove it either. I have no idea where to go from there. Thanks, and ... hello! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph3 Posted February 12, 2004 Share Posted February 12, 2004 1-E-Bay , video arcade game newsgroups 2-Are you still getting sound? Yes-Most likely a bad cap or circuit on the moniter. No-Bad board(highly unlikely) Any pic at all? Did you try a different board (if you have one)? 3-Is it dedicated or conversion. There are many types of cabinets. There might be some clips holding the control panel you can access through the coin door. Look around-Usually the back door comes off and you have access to the whole rear of the cabinet. These are just shots in the dark considering I can't actually see your cabinet. If you know a link to a cabinet that is just like yours, that helps. Most likely your cabinet is a converted one because there were more conversions than dedicated. Is it like this one (which is a converted cabinet)? http://www.klov.com/game_detail.php?letter...=R&game_id=9262 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flack Posted February 12, 2004 Author Share Posted February 12, 2004 When the video cuts off, I am still getting sound. The game is definitely still running, you can even drop coins in and hear the credit sound. I believe it's a dedicated cabinet. You know what? I'm going to take come pictures right now, brb. Ok, I tried to make these small enough so as not to completely flood off any dial up users. That's the front (duh). I got all the keys so I can open the coin doors, but I can't imagine getting to the PCB from there. The top of the CP had about 10 screws, I took them all off and nothing budged. Side view. I did notice that the two side art pieces don't line up. Maybe it's a kit after all? Rear view. Note the panel I removed. Neither the top nor the bottom swing open (that I can tell). The wiring harness leads downward so I know that's where the goods are. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flack Posted February 12, 2004 Author Share Posted February 12, 2004 Hey Ralph, I reread what you said ... there were in fact clasps inside the CP. I got those undone and flipped it forward. It looks like the PCB is "down in there", I see some deadbolts that look like if I undo those maybe the whole sheet of MDF comes out and I can then switch out PCBs with a known good one. There's something strange with the two games I bought today. They're immaculate. There's not a speck of dust, inside or out. The show a little wear from play, but they look like someone detailed them inside and out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flack Posted February 13, 2004 Author Share Posted February 13, 2004 Ok, I got everything out. I probably didn't do it "right", but it's all out. I swapped out JAMMA boards, and lo and behold, had the same problem. So, it looks like I've got a monitor problem on my hands. The back of the monitor says "Sharp Image". Off to more Googling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph3 Posted February 14, 2004 Share Posted February 14, 2004 The 1st thing I would do is get a cap kit. If that doesn't fix it, take it to a repair shop. Cap kits never hurt for a cheap fix (if you can do it yourself) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flack Posted February 15, 2004 Author Share Posted February 15, 2004 I'm probably going to try. My gameroom is in a building behind my house, and I just discovered that the three big games I bought this week won't fit through my gate. They'll be sitting in the garage for a while until I come up with a plan, so I'll have lots of time for capping that thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph3 Posted February 17, 2004 Share Posted February 17, 2004 There is ony one thing that has to be done. LOOSE THE GATE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Like us on Facebook
Follow us on Twitter
AtariAge on Instagram
Watch us on YouTube
Chat on Discord
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.