Atari Power Brick blowing F1 7amp fuse

Zcar

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Just bought a complete BAttle Zone that was in storage for 20+ years. When I pluged it in nothing happened. A quick check showed F1 to be blown. I replaced it and it blew again when power was applied. I unpluged the 15 pin molex plug that I think is power out to the PCBs and AR board, put another fuse in and it blew. One fuse left so I need to get it right this time. I am thinking maybe the bridge rectifyer or possibly big blue???
Any thoughts or help would be much appreciated. Thanks!
 
I'd also check the power cord for shorts....marquee ballast for shorts.....unplug the monitor (it could be causing it).

Edward
 
I'd also check the power cord for shorts....marquee ballast for shorts.....unplug the monitor (it could be causing it).

Edward

Power cord tested OK. Everything is upluged from the brick except for the 6 pin molex plug that turns the AC power on anf off. I think I will jumper it and eliminate the cab AC wiring from the picture too. then the only thing that will be pluged in is the power cord. If that doesnt do it I will check the bridge and get bayk with you all. Thanks!
 
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