Devryn
New member
Neo Geo MVS 4 Cart, Ver 3. First time Owner/Servicer/Repairman
Good day everyone.
I'm a first time owner of a Neo Geo that needs some rewiring. It supposedly all works, but some of the wiring is hacked, some of it is missing, and I've never repaired one of these things in my life. Before I start asking questions a little background about me:
First, obviously, I'm an amateur at repairing these things.
Second, I've built computer systems since Pentiums clocked at 100mhz were blazing fast.
Third, I'm not an engineer. Once things get too scientific, I glaze over. I don't understand wiring diagrams. Not that I'm not willing to learn, I've just never had cause to learn.
Fourth, I'm a decent shade tree mechanic.
And finally, I learn quick.
About the machine:
I picked this thing up for $100 two weeks ago. It needed new upper sides, and I suspect this is overall in rougher shape than was revealed. The sides had obviously been exposed to moisture, and the inserts for the marquee are all sun damaged and brittle. The mainboard was so covered in crud, you couldn't make out the chips...I wish I had a before picture of the mainboard...But when I get a task, I just do it. Pics are usually an afterthought.
So here's the cab when I got it.
The mainboard after an hour of cleaning:
Cut and painted new sides:
(continued)
Good day everyone.
First, obviously, I'm an amateur at repairing these things.
Second, I've built computer systems since Pentiums clocked at 100mhz were blazing fast.
Third, I'm not an engineer. Once things get too scientific, I glaze over. I don't understand wiring diagrams. Not that I'm not willing to learn, I've just never had cause to learn.
Fourth, I'm a decent shade tree mechanic.
And finally, I learn quick.
About the machine:
I picked this thing up for $100 two weeks ago. It needed new upper sides, and I suspect this is overall in rougher shape than was revealed. The sides had obviously been exposed to moisture, and the inserts for the marquee are all sun damaged and brittle. The mainboard was so covered in crud, you couldn't make out the chips...I wish I had a before picture of the mainboard...But when I get a task, I just do it. Pics are usually an afterthought.
So here's the cab when I got it.
The mainboard after an hour of cleaning:
Cut and painted new sides:
(continued)

