
Best Answer Shaky99, 17 November 2014 - 08:27 AM
Ok Guys, time for an update, was busy for a good few days, but yesterdays decided to give the machine some tlc...
Fly wired the battery, old battery has signs of leakage, but no apparent damage to the board.
Removed , stripped and cleaned all switches, on or two were a bit sticky, the crap inside and under the surfaces was gross !!
Gave the cabinet a good scrub and polish, inside and out..
Now for the big one.. the PSU.
I removed and opened it up again, there is a huge cap, near where the power plug is, i did not like the look of, has a dent in the top, but not of uniform shape, but i had been informed this was usual. On looking at this, i noticed the screw that holds the circuit board to the chassis near this cap was missing and on looking underneath the board, i assume is also an earthing point. I replaced with a suitable screw ( i wondered if it could warp slightly when it gets warm). ....Oh, whilst i had the board out, i resoldered the dodgy looking cap, joints looked a little dry.
Anyway, i am pleased to say, apart from needing some more bulbs, its running perfectly, never cuts out, plays and pays as it should.
Thanks for the advice offered, i must remember to unplug it though !!
P.s. I mentioned the bulb holders being very tight, a hair dryers for a minute or two made them much easier to shift.
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