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*[http://www.arcadecollecting.com/ ArcadeCollecting.com]
 
*[http://www.arcadecollecting.com/ ArcadeCollecting.com]
 
*[http://www.arcaderestoration.com Arcade Restoration Workshop]
 
*[http://www.arcaderestoration.com Arcade Restoration Workshop]
*[http://girasoli.org/arcade/ Tony's Café]
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*[http://www.arcaderepairtips.com Arcade Repair Tips] Articles, Podcasts About Repairing Arcade Machines
*[http://www.brasington.org/arcade/tech/repair.shtml PCB Repair Tips]
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*[http://girasoli.org/arcade/ Tony's Café]
*[http://gls1electronics.com/ GLS1 Electronics - Board Repair Services]
 
  
 
==Cabinet Restoration==
 
==Cabinet Restoration==
 
The following a links to various articles concerning the repair of cabinet parts. [[Bondo]] is an excellent material for use in repairing damaged wood in cabinets.
 
The following a links to various articles concerning the repair of cabinet parts. [[Bondo]] is an excellent material for use in repairing damaged wood in cabinets.
*[http://girasoli.org/?p=104#more-104 Too Many Holes On That Control Panel ?]
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgeQMeCWGWI Bondo Video Tutorial] By Sparky of Sparky's Pinball Regenerations and MAACA fame
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*[http://girasoli.org/arcade/?p=104 Too Many Holes On That Control Panel ?]
 
*[http://www.multigame.com/cp.html Another "Too Many Holes" Page]
 
*[http://www.multigame.com/cp.html Another "Too Many Holes" Page]
 
*[http://www.rgvac.com/blog/control-panel-restoration pr0k's Control Panel Restoration Page]  
 
*[http://www.rgvac.com/blog/control-panel-restoration pr0k's Control Panel Restoration Page]  
 
*[http://www.wizzesworkshop.com/cart/missilecmd.asp Installing a replacement overlay]
 
*[http://www.wizzesworkshop.com/cart/missilecmd.asp Installing a replacement overlay]
*[http://www.rgvac.com/restoration.asp?projid=16 pr0k's Painting 101] *** OUT OF SERVICE ***
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*[http://www.gamestencils.com/index.php?crn=205&rn=459&action=show_detail pr0k's Stencilling Guide]
*[http://www.rgvac.com/restoration.asp?projid=10 pr0k's Stencilling a Stargate 101]  *** OUT OF SERVICE ***
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*[http://www.gamestencils.com/index.php?sc_page=41 pr0k's Paint Codes For Classic Cabinets]
*[http://www.oleszakcreative.com/paint.asp pr0k's Paint Codes For Classic Cabinets]
 
 
*[http://www.appolo.com/colorcodes/color_codes.htm More Paint Codes For Some Classic Cabinets]
 
*[http://www.appolo.com/colorcodes/color_codes.htm More Paint Codes For Some Classic Cabinets]
 
*[http://www.arcaderestoration.com/index.asp?OPT=3&DATA=322&CBT=4 Coin Door Restoration]
 
*[http://www.arcaderestoration.com/index.asp?OPT=3&DATA=322&CBT=4 Coin Door Restoration]
 
*[http://retroblast.arcadecontrols.com/articles/coindoorrestore.html Restoring Coin Doors]
 
*[http://retroblast.arcadecontrols.com/articles/coindoorrestore.html Restoring Coin Doors]
 
*[http://www.instructables.com/id/Refurbishing_an_old_arcade_coin_door Peale's Coin Door Refurbishing Instructable]
 
*[http://www.instructables.com/id/Refurbishing_an_old_arcade_coin_door Peale's Coin Door Refurbishing Instructable]
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*[http://www.instructables.com/id/Electrolytic-Rust-Removal-aka-Magic/ Electrolytic Rust Removal.  A non-destructive process for removing, even reversing, rust on metal parts.]
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*[http://www.gamestencils.com/index.php?sc_page=44 pr0k's Restoration Essentials]
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*[http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=120041.0 ThisOldGame Side Art Install 101]
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==Board Repairs and Repair Logs==
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The following a links to various articles concerning the repair of printed circuit boards (PCBs).
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*[http://www.youtube.com/user/MaacaSparky#p/u/19/L2gQV4mMSRw Multimeter Tutorial] By Sparky of Sparky's Pinball Regenerations and MAACA fame
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*[http://www.brasington.org/arcade/tech/repair.shtml PCB Repair Tips]
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*[http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=EE1EE3CF96A9D290 Atari Edge Connector Repair Video] By KLOVer bitslicer
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*[http://www.arcadecomponents.com/page/page/3620482.htm ArcadeComponents.com Repair Logs]
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*[http://newlifegames.net/nlg/index.php?board=19.0 channelmaniac's Old School Repair Logs]
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*[http://www.mikesarcade.com/arcade/repairs/index.html Mike's Arcade Game Repair Logs] Also loads of manuals / dips / pinouts
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*[http://www.2coinsperplay.com/Tech/Video/repairs/Repair%20Log.html 2CoinsPerPlay Repair Logs]
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*[http://www.ukvac.com/tech/techlog.htm UKVAC's Technical Logs]
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*[http://www.coinop.org/Repair/ Coinop.org's Repair Logs]
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*[http://www.vectorlist.org/ Vectorlist Archives]
  
==Game Manuals, Schematics and Repair Logs==
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==Game Manuals, Schematics==
In addition to the dedicated sites below, manuals and schematics for many games may be found by looking the game up on [http://www.klov.com/ KLOV] and checking the listing for links to the manuals. These manuals are typically hosted on arcadedocs.com, which is not available as a dedicated site pending a relaunch.
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In addition to the dedicated sites below, manuals and schematics for many games may be found by looking the game up on [http://www.klov.com/ KLOV] and checking the listing for links to the manuals.
  
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*[http://www.arcade-museum.com/manuals/ KLOV Arcade Manuals Archive]
 
*[http://www.basementarcade.com/arcade/library/manualentrey.html Basement Arcade]
 
*[http://www.basementarcade.com/arcade/library/manualentrey.html Basement Arcade]
*[http://www.gamemanuals.net/ Game Manuals Archive]
 
 
*[http://www.crazykong.com Crazy Kong]
 
*[http://www.crazykong.com Crazy Kong]
 
*[http://pdf.textfiles.com/manuals/ARCADE Arcade Manuals on TextFiles.com]
 
*[http://pdf.textfiles.com/manuals/ARCADE Arcade Manuals on TextFiles.com]
*[http://arcarc.xmission.com/PDF_Arcade_Manuals_and_Schematics/ Manuals and Schematics on ArcArc]
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*[http://arcarc.xmission.com/ Manuals and Schematics on ArcadeArchive]
*[http://www.mikesarcade.com/arcade/manuals.html Manuals On Mike's Arcade]
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*[http://www.mikesarcade.com/arcade/manuals.html Mike's Arcade Manuals]
*[http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Horizon/2253/ Jim Skilskyj's Manual Archive] English, Japanese, Italian and more
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*[http://www.tamdb.net/ The Arcade Manual Database]
*[http://www.geocities.com/jskils1/arcade.html Arcade Connection]
 
 
*[http://www.namco.co.uk/bandainamcogames/technical-manuals/namco.html Namco Manuals]
 
*[http://www.namco.co.uk/bandainamcogames/technical-manuals/namco.html Namco Manuals]
 
*[http://www.neo-geo.com/forums/showthread.php?t=182586 NeoGeo MVS RAM Locations]
 
*[http://www.neo-geo.com/forums/showthread.php?t=182586 NeoGeo MVS RAM Locations]
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*[http://playchoice.riemen.net/rep_manuals.html Nintendo Playchoice and VS System Manuals]
 
*[http://www.segatotalsolutions.com/manuals.php Sega Manuals]
 
*[http://www.segatotalsolutions.com/manuals.php Sega Manuals]
 
*[http://www.seuservice.com/manuals.html More Sega Manuals]
 
*[http://www.seuservice.com/manuals.html More Sega Manuals]
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*[http://www.segaarcade.com/archive Still More Sega Manuals]
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*[http://www.j-h-amusement.com/GameManuals_13.html J&H Amusement - Game Manuals] PDF Manuals for 8 - Line Games, Boards and Printers
 
*[http://www.jrok.com/schem.html jrok's Schematics Page]
 
*[http://www.jrok.com/schem.html jrok's Schematics Page]
*[http://www.arcadecomponents.com/page/page/3620482.htm ArcadeComponents.com Repair Logs]
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*[http://files.arcadecontrols.com/categories.php?cat_id=1 BYOAC File Repository] Manuals, schematics, pinouts, dips
*[http://newlifegames.net/nlg/index.php?board=19.0 channelmaniac's Old School Repair Logs]
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*[http://service.globalvr.com/alpha.asp GlobalVR Service Documents]
*[http://www.mikesarcade.com/arcade/repairs/index.html Mike's Arcade Game Repair Logs] Also loads of manuals / dips / pinouts
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*[http://www.tokensonly.com/william-arkush-video-game-data-books/ William Arkush Video Game Data Books] hosted by Tokens Only
*[http://www.2coinsperplay.com/Tech/Video/repairs/Repair%20Log.html 2CoinsPerPlay Repair Logs]
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*[http://www.archive.org/details/arcademanuals Arcade Manual Archive] hosted by archive.org
*[http://www.ukvac.com/tech/techlog.htm UKVAC's Technical Logs]
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*[http://antelopearcade.com/files/index.php Antelope Arcade]
*[http://www.coinop.org/Repair/ Coinop.org's Repair Logs]
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*[http://www.aurcade.com/games/ Aurcade]
  
 
==Game-Specific Resources==
 
==Game-Specific Resources==
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*[http://www.ionpool.net/arcade/asteroidtech/asteroidsrepair.html Asteroids Repair Encyclopedia]
 
*[http://www.ionpool.net/arcade/asteroidtech/asteroidsrepair.html Asteroids Repair Encyclopedia]
 
*[http://gls1electronics.com/atari/asteroids/asteroids_troubleshooting_notes.htm Asteroids PCB Troubleshooting Notes]
 
*[http://gls1electronics.com/atari/asteroids/asteroids_troubleshooting_notes.htm Asteroids PCB Troubleshooting Notes]
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*[http://www.atarifootball.com Atari Football Restoration]
 
*[http://www.elektronforge.com/AdjustAtariPS.htm Atari Power Supply Testing/Adjustment]
 
*[http://www.elektronforge.com/AdjustAtariPS.htm Atari Power Supply Testing/Adjustment]
 
*[http://www.elektronforge.com/AudioRegs.htm Atari Regulator/Audio Application Guide]
 
*[http://www.elektronforge.com/AudioRegs.htm Atari Regulator/Audio Application Guide]
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*[http://www.arcadeshop.com/galaga/galaga.htm Galaga]
 
*[http://www.arcadeshop.com/galaga/galaga.htm Galaga]
 
*[http://www.mikesarcade.com/arcade/repairs/galaga.html Galaga]
 
*[http://www.mikesarcade.com/arcade/repairs/galaga.html Galaga]
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*[http://www.ionpool.net/arcade/gauntlet/main.html Gauntlet Hackers Page]
 
*[http://www.jrok.com/project/gallag/gallag_color_correction.htm Correcting The Colors On Gallag]
 
*[http://www.jrok.com/project/gallag/gallag_color_correction.htm Correcting The Colors On Gallag]
 
*[http://www.jrok.com/project/nebbee/nebbee_color_correction.htm Correcting The Colors On Nebulous Bee]
 
*[http://www.jrok.com/project/nebbee/nebbee_color_correction.htm Correcting The Colors On Nebulous Bee]
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*[http://www.ionpool.net/arcade/pac_man/Pac-Man_guide_v1.0.pdf Pac-Man Repair Guide] (PDF)
 
*[http://www.ionpool.net/arcade/pac_man/Pac-Man_guide_v1.0.pdf Pac-Man Repair Guide] (PDF)
 
*[http://ppclone.blogspot.com/ Pole Position Clone Project]
 
*[http://ppclone.blogspot.com/ Pole Position Clone Project]
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*[http://www.ostermayer.ch/index.html The Radarscope Pages]
 
*[http://www.brentradio.com/SpaceInvaders.htm Space Invaders]
 
*[http://www.brentradio.com/SpaceInvaders.htm Space Invaders]
 
*[http://www.elektronforge.com/TestMdwPS.htm How to test a Space Invaders/SI Deluxe Power Supply]
 
*[http://www.elektronforge.com/TestMdwPS.htm How to test a Space Invaders/SI Deluxe Power Supply]
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*[http://www.2coinsperplay.com/Tech/Video/repairs/repair%20Logs/Williams/WilliamsHypeFix/RomBoard/ROM%20Board.htm Williams Interactive Troubleshooter on 2CoinsPerPlay]
 
*[http://www.2coinsperplay.com/Tech/Video/repairs/repair%20Logs/Williams/WilliamsHypeFix/RomBoard/ROM%20Board.htm Williams Interactive Troubleshooter on 2CoinsPerPlay]
 
*[http://arcarc.xmission.com/PDF_Arcade_Williams/ Williams Technical Info And Drawings]
 
*[http://arcarc.xmission.com/PDF_Arcade_Williams/ Williams Technical Info And Drawings]
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*[http://outerworldarcade.com/arcade/ Cinematronics Technical Info on Outerworld Arcade]
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* [[Game-Specific Parts]]
  
 
==Monitor Repairs==
 
==Monitor Repairs==
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*[http://www.ionpool.net/arcade/capkits/capkits.html Monitor Repair - Bad Caps / Symptoms and CapKit Lists]
 
*[http://www.ionpool.net/arcade/capkits/capkits.html Monitor Repair - Bad Caps / Symptoms and CapKit Lists]
 
*[http://coinop.org/repair/Monitor_TubeSwap.aspx Monitor Repair - Tube Swap]
 
*[http://coinop.org/repair/Monitor_TubeSwap.aspx Monitor Repair - Tube Swap]
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*[http://www.vidiot.ca/montube.php Monitor Tube list by manufacture and ohms readings. Very helpful tool when swapping monitor CRT's]
 
*[http://girasoli.org/arcade/?p=265#more-265 Straightening A Curl On A WG4600] nifty fix to an annoying problem
 
*[http://girasoli.org/arcade/?p=265#more-265 Straightening A Curl On A WG4600] nifty fix to an annoying problem
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*[http://home.comcast.net/~mtpacifico/_kenskorner/kenskorner.html The Ken Layton Archives]
 
*[http://homearcade.org/BBBB/yoke.html Yoke Flipping]
 
*[http://homearcade.org/BBBB/yoke.html Yoke Flipping]
  
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*[http://www.multigame.com/ESB.HTM Star Wars / ESB Multigame] Clay Cowgill
 
*[http://www.multigame.com/ESB.HTM Star Wars / ESB Multigame] Clay Cowgill
 
*[http://www-mtl.mit.edu/~mspaeth/pics/projects/SWESB/swesb.html Star Wars / ESB Multigame] Mark Spaeth
 
*[http://www-mtl.mit.edu/~mspaeth/pics/projects/SWESB/swesb.html Star Wars / ESB Multigame] Mark Spaeth
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*[http://forums.klov.com/showthread.php?t=34588 Exidy 440 Shooter Multigame] Semiofficial thread at KLOV
 
*[http://www.multigame.com/tempest.html Tempest Multigame]  Clay Cowgill
 
*[http://www.multigame.com/tempest.html Tempest Multigame]  Clay Cowgill
 
*[http://www.multigame.com/sega_mul.html Sega Vector Multigame (Star Trek, Space Fury, Tac/Scan, Eliminator, Zektor)] Clay Cowgill
 
*[http://www.multigame.com/sega_mul.html Sega Vector Multigame (Star Trek, Space Fury, Tac/Scan, Eliminator, Zektor)] Clay Cowgill
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*[http://www.brasington.org/arcade/hs/ High Score Save Kits] Scott Brasington - Asteroids, Battlezone, Congo Bongo, Donkey Kong, DK Jr, DK 3, Frogger, Mario Bros, Popeye, Zaxxon
 
*[http://www.brasington.org/arcade/hs/ High Score Save Kits] Scott Brasington - Asteroids, Battlezone, Congo Bongo, Donkey Kong, DK Jr, DK 3, Frogger, Mario Bros, Popeye, Zaxxon
 
*[http://www.jrok.com/hardware/wsf/ SYSFPGA Williams Multigame] Defender, StarGate, Robotron, Joust, Blaster, Bubbles, Splat!, Sinistar
 
*[http://www.jrok.com/hardware/wsf/ SYSFPGA Williams Multigame] Defender, StarGate, Robotron, Joust, Blaster, Bubbles, Splat!, Sinistar
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*[http://www.jrok.com/sohs/savehs.html Save Our Hi-Scores Project]
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWt5myBXZuA Video Tutorial For Making A JAMMA Adapter For Primal Rage]
  
 
==Repairing & Cleaning Old Controls==  
 
==Repairing & Cleaning Old Controls==  
* [[Yoke_Rebuild]]
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* [[LS-30_Switch_Service| Ikari Warriors rotary joystick (LS-30) switch service]]
 
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* [[Yoke_Rebuild| Star Wars yoke rebuild]]
  
 
==See Also==
 
==See Also==

Latest revision as of 19:30, 16 September 2015


If you have an old arcade cabinet that you might want to restore (perhaps after reading the notes on converting a cabinet), you might be wondering how to do this. While restoration of cabinets might seem daunting, it can be very rewarding to own a real arcade cabinet.

General Resources

Luckily you are not on your own, this wiki can still help on topics like hooking up controls or JAMMA boards. There is even more help available via the BYOAC forums or other websites on this topic. See this list below for a collection of arcade restoration links:

Cabinet Restoration

The following a links to various articles concerning the repair of cabinet parts. Bondo is an excellent material for use in repairing damaged wood in cabinets.

Board Repairs and Repair Logs

The following a links to various articles concerning the repair of printed circuit boards (PCBs).

Game Manuals, Schematics

In addition to the dedicated sites below, manuals and schematics for many games may be found by looking the game up on KLOV and checking the listing for links to the manuals.

Game-Specific Resources

Monitor Repairs

Multigames, Game Enhancements and JAMMA Adapters

Some enterprising folks have developed add-on kits that can augment the functionality of original video games. Multigames allow original game boards to play other games in addition to the original. Game enhancements include High Score saving, free play and other gameplay enhancements. Some of these kits are actively stocked by vendors and some may require some hunting to find (in particular, Clay and Scott are no longer actively making kits for sale). JAMMA Adapters allow you to easily connect your old game PCBs (Printed Circuit Boards) to a JAMMA-wired cabinet or Supergun. Adapters for many common games are available from a number of vendors

The list of links below is far from exhaustive and you should check with individual vendors to see if a kit or adapter is available for your game.

Repairing & Cleaning Old Controls

See Also