Switching / Swapping Cabinet Internals

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I did a quick search to see if this was covered, and couldn't find anything... Although I'm sure it's been covered...?

If I, the classic arcade idiot, decided to swap cabinets between my working Joust I just bought, and the nicer, cleaner empty cab I bought from session9, is this an easy task? (I want to believe it is)

And if I decide to do this, what timeframe would it take someone that was very familiar with doing this vs. a newbie like me? :confused: I'm fairly mechanical/woodworking DC electronics friendly, and know to handle to monitor with kid gloves, and use a wrist strap for the PCBs and what not, are there any other elements that might trip me up doing this? Can I do it in a single night easily, or is this a several day job? I don't want to bite off more than I can chew if I'm underestimating the task, likewise, if this is super easy and I'm overthinking it, I'd like to know that as well. :rolleyes:

Thanks in advance. Advice appreciated, even if it's only "Just do it, Nancy." :D

My worst fear is that when I get done, the reassembled machine wouldn't work. :eek: That seems to be my luck!
 
Just do it, Nancy!!! :D

My advice would be to take detailed pictures of 'before', and make notes. Maybe remove one component, reinstall in the new cabinet as to not overwhelm yourself? (ie; remove marquee, install marquee, repeat with everything else)

That being said, I've heard Joust wiring harnesses are not for the faint of heart. There was mention in the other joust cocktail thread that was active today
 
All right, thanks. I like the one-piece at a time idea, that will simplify it. And I will take pics of all the plug connections. :)

Proactively, I should probably clean all the connectors too, huh? Alcohol? Eraser? :confused:
 
All right, thanks. I like the one-piece at a time idea, that will simplify it. And I will take pics of all the plug connections. :)

Proactively, I should probably clean all the connectors too, huh? Alcohol? Eraser? :confused:
If it is your first, then as suggested, take lots and lots of pictures. Have the cabinets side by side if possible, so you can literally move it from one to the other while it is still fresh in your mind.

Good luck and don't worry, since Williams aren't too bad.

Scott C.
 
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