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[meegis]

******UPDATE**** PROBLEM NOT A PROBLEM!?!?

opened up the backbox, pulled the fuse for the dmd to make sure all was ok, fuse looked good, but cloudy, gave it a wipe, turns out it was just a bit of dust/dirt on the outside, put the fuse in, dmd works perfect...


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Figured the song was suiting.

So I recently watched my DMD just completely die mid-game play. Oh shit, this sucks. Though, I wasn't TOO worried, as it could be as simple as a fuse, or possibly a little more involved like board repair/replacement.


Fast forward 3 weeks, after multiple 11 hour work shifts, and no time allowance, I finally go down to the basement, ready to pop off the back glass, so I turn the key to open the coin door and grab the upper key. Well, the key wont turn. Its almost like it doesn't fit anymore. No idea why, as I never had a problem before.

The damn thing feels stuck and now I can't even begin to diagnose the original issue. :FP:


What the hell do I do, short of drilling it out?

I would normally spray in WD-40 or some form of lubricant, but I dont want the mess or any possible damage that run-off may cause.



Suggestions?

 

[Vengeance]

Just remove the two screws from the lock on the backbox and viola access to the boards.

Hopfully you have a set of security tox bits, if not go buy some

 

[bstock]

Just remove the two screws from the lock on the backbox and viola access to the boards.

Hopfully you have a set of security tox bits, if not go buy some

These two screws are the reason I have a set of security torx drivers in my tool kit.

 

[REVOLUTION]

I think he means the coin door key doesn't work.

Honestly they're a $3 lock, just drill it out.

 

[DRANO]

yep... sounds the the backbox key may be stored behind the coin door. That sucks

Oh well, drill away.
There is a product you can use to help lubricate the lock (Graphite Powdered Lubricant). It could help and not as messy as WD40.
But I think you;d be okay to use the WD40 anyway... as long as you're careful and not getting it all over the place. Shoot a little onto the key first.
If that doesnt work, place the tube into the keyhole and then wrap it all in paper towel before you spray. The lock is sealed on the back so I doubt anything will get into the game.

Good luck

 

[Menace]

If it's the head key that's stuck, follow Adam's advise. It's easier than drilling the lock.

D

 

[DRANO]

If it's the head key that's stuck, follow Adam's advise. It's easier than drilling the lock.

D

And yes, removing those two screws on the rectangular plate holding the lock will make the headbox lock just fall right out. Easy access.
Won't help with your coin door though

 

[Menace]

Oh, if it's the coin door lock that is buggered ya... time to bust out the Binford 3000 drill.

D

 

[meegis]

Oh, if it's the coin door lock that is buggered ya... time to bust out the Binford 3000 drill.

D

This one?

 

[meegis]

Will tackle this hopefully this week. Never have a chance anymore though.

 

[REVOLUTION]

Drilling out is real easy, just make sure you use the proper bit or it'll break if it snags.

 

[mwong168]

If all the above fails... SAWZALL ftw :lol:

 

[meegis]

If all the above fails... SAWZALL ftw :lol:

Custom coin door eh?

 

[meegis]

opened up the backbox, pulled the fuse for the dmd to make sure all was ok, fuse looked good, but cloudy, gave it a wipe, turns out it was just a bit of dust/dirt on the outside, put the fuse in, dmd works perfect...


thoughts???

 

[Menace]

Tarnished fuse or fuse clip? Could also be the fuse clips have "spread" a bit not making perfect contact and by pulling and re-inserting it's contacted again? I just fixed a game on Sunday with some cold solder joints and spread clips.

D

 

[meegis]

Tarnished fuse or fuse clip? Could also be the fuse clips have "spread" a bit not making perfect contact and by pulling and re-inserting it's contacted again? I just fixed a game on Sunday with some cold solder joints and spread clips.

D

no visible tarnish, and the clip itself was tight as should be. I guess at this point Ill just be happy it all works again.

Could have even been a slightly loose board connector, as I did unplug and re-seat the ones I had access to.

Whatever.