Re: Omega Race - help!

From: Lewis D'Aubin <ldaubin_at_bellsouth.net>
Date: Sat Jan 19 2008 - 13:59:46 EST

simon hanlon wrote:
> Usually acid from the battery eats away at the ram and rom sockets....clean
> the board in vinegar, baking powder and a tooth brush. Rinse with distilled
> water and dry in the oven (electric) on a low heat. Replace all the bad
> sockets.

This board doesn't seem to show ANY corrosion damage, but I probably
should check under the sockets just in case. Two of the EPROMS I pulled
showed a bit of tarnish on the legs, so anything is possible.

> Check the Roms are good with an eprom reader if you have one, check
> all the ram IC's on another game board that uses 2114's.

Ahhhh, the RAM chips are suspect on this game? OK, then that's another
thing to check then.

> Good luck. Great Game!

Thanks!!! Yes I also love Omega Race. I only wish it was two player at
once - which would be super sweet on the cocktail version.

                                                        -Lewis
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