Crazy Transformer question

[Randy McLaughlin]

From: "Zane H. Healy" <healyzh at aracnet.com>
Sent: Sunday, April 24, 2005 2:34 AM


> OK, this is a really bizarre question.  My Neo-Geo arcade has been acting 
> up, and a couple weekends ago when I tried to take a look at it, I 
> couldn't even get a picture.  Today I got the bits to take out the 
> security screws so I could get into the part where the powersupply is.
>
> It was just up for 4 1/2 hours without any problems.  The only things that 
> have been done is to wipe the grill where the fan is off (it was really 
> filthy), and to move an old sewing machine that was sitting on the floor 
> next to it (unplugged).  The sewing machine was sitting next to where the 
> transformer is in the cabinet.  Is there any way having it sitting there 
> could have been effecting the power?
>
> It's a really stupid and bizarre question, and I don't see how it could 
> effect it, but I can't figure out why the system seems to be working now. 
> Of course a more logical explanation is that there is something loose 
> inside.
>
> Zane
>
>
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Something loose/cold solder joints would be something to look at.  When you 
open the case you naturally move things around a little which can make 
connections make/break.

Equipment of any type that is off should have no affect (unless it has 
powerful magnets placed near a monitor).


Randy
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