yugffuts
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So, I get my 'working' DDR home, and finally got a chance to fire it up, and of course, it doesn't. Throw the power, nothing at all. Hoping for a simple fix, I confirmed the rear on/off was in the ON position AND the power switch inside the coin door was also in the ON position. Still nothing. I looked at the interlock, and it was rigged by the previous owner, but the button was certainly pressed in. Still nothing.
I tried to look at the power supply, but it's not your standard block & fuses, so I'm not sure how to approach it. It did appear dusty, but how would I get inside it to clean? It's all encased in a silver box.
[EDIT] Then I focused on the Circuit Protector, which was popped up. I press the button back in, but it doesn't hold - just pops right back. Is this a replaceable component? Or is it popping back indicative of a different problem? Obviously, while playing with this switch all power was off. [/EDIT]
At this point, I'm looking at the power cord itself, the interlock switch, the Circuit Protector and the power supply as potential culprits (Circuit Protector the most likely). I'm looking for advice to rule any/all of them out as I proceed to bring this thing back to life.
Thanks for any suggestions.
I tried to look at the power supply, but it's not your standard block & fuses, so I'm not sure how to approach it. It did appear dusty, but how would I get inside it to clean? It's all encased in a silver box.
[EDIT] Then I focused on the Circuit Protector, which was popped up. I press the button back in, but it doesn't hold - just pops right back. Is this a replaceable component? Or is it popping back indicative of a different problem? Obviously, while playing with this switch all power was off. [/EDIT]
At this point, I'm looking at the power cord itself, the interlock switch, the Circuit Protector and the power supply as potential culprits (Circuit Protector the most likely). I'm looking for advice to rule any/all of them out as I proceed to bring this thing back to life.
Thanks for any suggestions.
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