Tonight I came home to find the conversion kit from Bob at the door. Fifteen minutes later I was playing some sweet Galaga. If you haven't installed one of these before, it couldn't be easier. I think a 5th grader could do this one. Bob includes instructions, and the AC line is fed from the monitor power lead. I made the extra effort to install the frame ground from the switcher to one of the legs of the transformer. After powering up, I checked the voltages, and adjusted to right under +5.2v, but I could already hear the game playing, and could hardly wait to take a look.
This is perhaps the first game I've repaired that has a decent looking monitor. I doubt it even needs a cap kit, it's clear, bright, and actually centered.
Of course I played a few games, right away. Galaga is much more difficult than I remember. Now I've got to get the marquee light working, it's missing completely.
This has been one sweet purchase. I'll probably strip the parts out of the cab, give it a fresh coat of black paint on the inner painted surfaces, and replace the t-molding and control panel overlay. After that this game will be in A+ condition.
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