Re: Atari Tempest issue

The 'F' should change when you spin the spinner. Does it?

EQPM means bad EAROM, POKEY at B/C2, POKEY at C/D2, and Math Box. So I'd look at the interconnect cable and both sets of pins again, plus voltages on the Aux. PCB (+5, +22 and -22 volts)

-Douglas

On May 8, 2012, at 3:02 PM, Elliot Braun wrote:

> Hello,
>
> I have owned this Atari Tempest system for about 7 years now. One day it just quit starting up. Power comes on but no game play.
>
> I have rebuilt the large board connector both ends (blade connector?), no love. I have replaced the big blue cap. nothing. I have checked power with a VOM and all looks well. I have reseated and resoldered interconnect cable.
>
> This screen appears upside down.
>
> I have attached the test mode screen. The re is no visible video in normal mode, just spot blocker led on monitor flashes.
>
> Player buttons light solid and board led is lit.
>
> Please help. I miss my tempest!
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Elliot
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