Re: Tech: Battlezone

From: Marlin Bates, IV <mcb242_at_psu.edu>
Date: Wed Apr 30 2003 - 03:08:04 EDT

That's the thing, the monitor USED to get a neck glow and then a bad
ARII board took out a PROM (from the Aux board) and, I think, the HV
Board. The connector INISDE the HV cage looks VERY melted.

Does this mean new HV/Flyback or new Tube? If so, where do I get one
of those?

Thanks for the help.

-Marlin

On Tuesday, April 29, 2003, at 10:54 PM, Joe wrote:

> Marlin,
>
> First thing is the glow in the neck. Is the heater getting 6.3v? Check
> and resolder the headers on the deflection board. Even if they look
> good, they may need resoldering. After this. Check your 6.3v. If you
> are
> not getting 6.3v be sure that you are getting the heater voltage into
> the monitor. If you are getting 6.3v to the heater, it may be time to
> consider a new tube (not likely.)
>
> Also, are you getting HV?
>
> JB
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Marlin Bates, IV [mailto:mcb242@psu.edu]
> Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2003 11:40 PM
> To: vectorlist@synthcom.com
> Subject: VECTOR: Tech: Battlezone
>
> Hello folks,
>
> I need some help. I think I know the answer, but figured I would ask
> to make sure.
>
> I have a Battlezone that I have replaced the AR II Board, the Game
> boards, and the main P/s with a known working unit(s). Now, I have a
> game which seems to coin up, and 'play' but no image on the monitor.
> There seems to be neck chatter BUT there is no neck glow. Spot killer
> lamp seems to go off until I coin-up and then it comes on.
>
> Thanks for the help.
>
> -Marlin
>
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