Checking Fuses With A Multimeter
Checking fuses with a multimeter can be a simple, yet effective way to fix an arcade game that’s having power issues.
Safely Discharge An Arcade Monitor
Working on arcade monitors can be a dangerous endeavor. The first and most important step when working on an arcade monitor is to discharge it so you can safely remove it (or just the chassis) from your arcade game.
Your First Arcade Toolbox
So, you want to repair arcade games but you don’t know where to start? Well, it might be good to make sure that you have the tools you need before you get started. In this post, we are going to discuss what tools you will need if you plan on repairing arcade games. We are going to go into detail on each of these tools and give you links to where you can buy these items if you are interested. If you would prefer a quick overview of this post instead of reading the whole thing, you will find two videos embedded after the break. Let’s get started shall we…
The Parts Of An Arcade Cabinet
While the look of arcade cabinets has changed over the years, the general makeup of the parts has remained basically the same. For those of you who are new to arcade game collecting, you might not be familiar with the general terms that are used relatively frequently for these parts. The diagram above is of a classic Mario Bros cabinet. You can click on this diagram if you would like to see a larger version of this image. We will be using this diagram to identify these parts. You will find a brief description of each part below.