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I recently purchased an upright Millipede game. The monitor did not work when I bought it. Everything else seems fine and you can hear the gameplay happening in the background when you turn it on.

I was just going to buy a new monitor for it. However, I thought I would ask here and see if there is a simpler issue that might be fixed. Let me know if you guys have any thoughts or advice on trying to troubleshoot or fix it.

Thanks for your help!
 
It looks like it is an Electrohome G07 monitor. I could be wrong. I attached a picture of the label and the actual monitor from the rear.
 

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It looks like it is an Electrohome G07 monitor. I could be wrong. I attached a picture of the label and the actual monitor from the rear.

Do you have neck glow? Check to see if the 120vdc is present as well - set B+. Check molex connection to make sure a wire hasn't pulled out....check fuses on chassis....etc. Be very afraid if you have never worked on one before....become knowledgeable before dead....
 
Thanks for the advice Alan173. I am definitely intimidated by the danger involved. To be honest, I think that you have unknowingly convinced me to just buy a new monitor. Once I add up all of the time and frustration of fiddling around with all of these parts and testing them, I could pay for a new monitor.

I was half-tempted to just gut and MAME this thing, but I love that artwork. This machine is one of my all-time favorites. I really want to keep it dedicated.

I think that sometimes this forum is so heavily populated by people trying to fix up games for as little money as possible, that the idea of buying something new is completely passed over. I just feel like $200-$300 for a brand new monitor is worth every penny. I can also see myself working on this thing for weeks and getting it working again, only to have it go out for another reason. That is usually my luck. :)

Any thoughts on removing the monitor without fixing it? If I just want to remove this monitor and only hold it by the metal frame, will I be OK?

Thanks for your help!
 
I still always discharge the monitor when handling it...always better to be safe then sorry! But yes...you can remove the entire assembly without discharging it. The chassis you have is very easy to work on...and there are many repair guys on the net who can rebuild them for a nominal fee. Of course...I like to keep everything original...so I always opt to repair before replacing...but that is just my preference. I always do my own but here is a sample site and you monitor is listed:

http://www.arcadecup.com/

And just like it says...rebuilt in this case can be better than brand new (I agree 1000% with that). No matter what you do...a machine with a razor sharp and bright picture makes it all worth while.
 
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Thanks for the advice Alan173. I am definitely intimidated by the danger involved. To be honest, I think that you have unknowingly convinced me to just buy a new monitor. Once I add up all of the time and frustration of fiddling around with all of these parts and testing them, I could pay for a new monitor.

I was half-tempted to just gut and MAME this thing, but I love that artwork. This machine is one of my all-time favorites. I really want to keep it dedicated.

I think that sometimes this forum is so heavily populated by people trying to fix up games for as little money as possible, that the idea of buying something new is completely passed over. I just feel like $200-$300 for a brand new monitor is worth every penny. I can also see myself working on this thing for weeks and getting it working again, only to have it go out for another reason. That is usually my luck. :)

Any thoughts on removing the monitor without fixing it? If I just want to remove this monitor and only hold it by the metal frame, will I be OK?

Thanks for your help!

G07's in my opinion are one of the best monitors. I would suggest rebuilding the chassis rather than just buying a new monitor. If you're not comfortable working on it, you can do the following:

-Post your location and ask here on the forums if anyone near you is willing to come out and cap the chassis.
-Learn how to discharge the monitor and disconnect the chassis from the monitor frame then send it over to Chad at http://www.arcadecup.com/

Steve

EDIT: Sorry, I missed Alan173's last post but basically I'm repeating what he said.
 
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Wow, thanks again for your help. You get into this hobby and it takes time to learn everything. I always appreciate people that take the time to help me out.

Maybe I am under the wrong understanding about 'fixing' these monitors. At this point I assumed that you pay to have somebody fix your circuit boards. My monitors are old, and have burn-in. Do they fix the burn-in? Do they actually replace the tube?

Forgive my ignorance. I am just wondering how spending $200 (after packaging and shipping) to rejuvenate an old monitor board that has burn-in on an old tube can be worth it. It is hard to read the tone of voice in a forum post, and the above question is really one of excitement rather than cynicism. I would love to keep the original monitor, but I want it to be worth it too.

Thanks guys!
 
Maybe I am under the wrong understanding about 'fixing' these monitors. At this point I assumed that you pay to have somebody fix your circuit boards.
You can pay to have them recapped and/or repaired, or you can go the DIY route. The G07 is an easy one to recap.

My monitors are old, and have burn-in. Do they fix the burn-in? Do they actually replace the tube?
Most have some burn in. It can't be fixed but you could replace the tube if you really wanted to. Burn usually isn't a big deal and for the most part isn't noticeable once the game is on.

Forgive my ignorance. I am just wondering how spending $200 (after packaging and shipping) to rejuvenate an old monitor board that has burn-in on an old tube can be worth it.
If you re-cap the monitor yourself, it's definitely worth doing. Cap kit is $5, flyback is $20. Bob Roberts also sells some kits with the caps, fly, transformers, etc., that might make more sense depending on what's wrong with your monitor. If you don't have the tools handy, you'll spend a few more $ on a soldering iron, solder, etc., but it's still worth it, especially if you plan on buying more games in the future.

If you don't do the repairs yourself, then whether it's worth the $ is a little more subjective. But there are a lot of rebuilt G07s out there still running strong after 30 years.
 
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