Transportation Question

Ryan2Game

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I have been told that it is not a good idea to transport arcades on thier backs, they said the neck of the tube might snap. Is this true or not, I am going super auction tomorrow and plan on buying something (hopefully) and I really need to know how true this is.
 
I've transported several games on their backs with no problems. Just make sure everything is secure inside the cab beforehand. - Barry
 
I've transported many games on their backs. The key is to use common sense and make sure that there is nothing loose inside the cabinet, the monitor is securely fastened to the cabinet, etc. Also, some games do have the neck board very close to the back door, so make sure if you lay it on it's back, the neck board still has clearance from the back door and will not contact it when you hit bumps.
 
I almost always transport my games(usually one at a time on their back. I even took my star wars off the truck backwards heads first. Never had a problem. But like the last poster said, it is a very good idea to check inside the machine to make sure the monitor boards and pcbs, etc are all securely bolted down.
 
Also, be aware of all the loose screws, washers, etc. These can get caught on pcb's and short out components. I generally pick them all out at load time or immediately before first power up after moving the machine.
 
Also, be aware of all the loose screws, washers, etc. These can get caught on pcb's and short out components. I generally pick them all out at load time or immediately before first power up after moving the machine.

I always move games on their back and haven't had a problem yet . Make sure everything is screwed down before you load it . And like pseeds said , its easy for a stray screw or coin to bounce around in the cab and land on the monitor board , then when you turn the game on it will short and fry things . Inspect before you load then before you turn the game on .
 
In addition to all of the above, make sure to secure them in the back, no matter how far you travel. It doesn't matter whether or not it looks like the cab will be able to move or not.

Just ask someone who lost the back window of their truck when the Centipede they didn't tie down slid forward when braking suddenly.


Also, make sure the marquee, bezels, and control panels aren't loose. Quite a few people put a complete game on the truck, then find they lost something when they get home.


Oh, and don't leave any loose parts in your truck unattended, even for 5 minutes. Right, Karl?
 
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