rdudding
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Seconded.
I dunno if it was a knockoff, but I worked on a Z-back style cabinet not long ago that had literally no access from the back. Only way to do anything with the monitor was to unbolt it and remove it entirely from the front. There was no back panel. The entire back was one solid piece.
Most cocktails are a pain to work on, specifically for my back. I can raise them up a bit so it's not so terrible, but still have to bend over for long periods of time.
RE: Z-back access door. Agreed it's a joke. I usually pop off the other panel and make 1 larger panel for better access:
The 85% Street Fighter II Champion Edition Restore
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Good to know. Was thinking of doing a top-down restore on my Outrun. Was dreading it. Now I'm dreading it more.Sega Outrun and Space Harrier - monitor access is a nightmare on those two.
Further Z-back complaintsThat's the one. I don't blame you for making that hatch modification. Troubleshooting that cabinet without practically gutting it is a nightmare
Really glad I never bought one now that I here all the complaintsFurther Z-back complaints
The bottom of the cab is a total nightmare if you drop anything down there. You basically have to remove the CP/PCB drawer to get at that area. You might be cable to go via the coin door, but it sucks either way.
While we're on the subject, the pcb drawer concept in these cabs also sucks if you want to do a Switcher setup. There's not enough room on the drawer and the bottom area access is blocked as well.
And finally, the CP angle sucks. I really don't like the z-back, sorry. HS-5 is way better.
Sega Outrun and Space Harrier - monitor access is a nightmare on those two.
It is true that the monitor access is a problem in Outrun, but the adjustments can still be made fairly easily. Just have to slide the monitor in from the front.Good to know. Was thinking of doing a top-down restore on my Outrun. Was dreading it. Now I'm dreading it more.
Worse arcade cabinet to work on? Somebody else active filled termite filled cabinet.
Agreed! Space Harrier especially…. Oh you want to adjust the monitor? Oh just take apart the whole freaking cabinet…Sega Outrun and Space Harrier - monitor access is a nightmare on those two.
Holy crud! That would be challenging!I remember pulling the monitor for a sit-down Missile Command was a horrible experience.
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I love the note: "However, if you are about 6 1/2 tall, you could probably remove the monitor without this stool."
Agreed! Space Harrier especially…. Oh you want to adjust the monitor? Oh just take apart the whole freaking cabinet…