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[JacsUK]

Originally posted in the "Engineer" thread, but i guess that is less viewed.

I have a problem with a Global fruit machine, i've had it for 2 years or so, with no issues at all, however i was having a look through the settings today and it went in to an alarm like mode.

There is no display, but the speaker on the back is clicking loudly, nothing else on the machine works at all.

When i open it up, i can see the "reset alarm" LED flashing (in time with the clicking), but nothing i do seems to have any effect. Turning off for extended period, but it's still going when i turn on again. I've tried leaving it on for 10+ minutes, also no effect.

The machine is "Who wants to be a Millionhare".

Would appreciate any advise anyone can offer.

Thanks.

[skabaz]

sounds like a faulty epoch mpu.

thats what usually happens with this tech.

baz

[lincs1]

i beg to differ baz but i thinks its the psu thats faulty with the clicking noise



EPOCH is shite


lincs1

[impact]

or if he`s taken out the proms and place them in the wrong holders

3 guess`s from 3 tech guy`s and only 1 chance no you can`t play with the life lines coz your out of those lol

stop any prob`s here change both. **** it

[skabaz]

i have had a few epoch machines within the last year giving the clicking and reset light flashing and have all been the mpu.

but


it wouldn't suprise me if it were the psu because they are so shit.

baz

[JacsUK]

Thanks for all the replies gents, I don't believe it's the power supply as all it's lights are on and there appears to be power getting to main boards.

now looking at the cost of a replacement mpu.....might not be worth fixing.

[lincs1]

you should b able to pick an epoch board up for around £15 £20 on ebay if u ask steve from advance leisure he might be able to sell you 1 at discount rate as he uses fruit-emu.

other than that ebay would be a good place to try.




lincs1

[lincs1]

just done a search on ebay and there are currently this epoch board from starleisure*biz


EPOCH FRUIT MACHINE MOTHER BOARD IN GOOD WORKING ORDER on eBay Machine Parts Accessories, Fruit Machines, Coin-Operated, Video Games (item 290158944325 end time 08-Oct-07 20:50:43 BST)


you could always make an offer

i wouldn't bother with a seller called stemik at his silly prices of £45

[sharpy2005]

Have to say, many years ago I used Stemik gaming to purchase a machine from, and I found them to be nothing but helpful and polite! As for prices tho, I dont know! You pays your money and takes your chances, but I was happy enough with my purchase