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Signal cable usually refers to the monitor. Check that before anything else.  But like John said, check and reseat all the connectors to the PCB... Make sure the power is unplugged...

It's fine. LCDs are all widescreen now days anyway, so, it doesn't matter.

Bulb behind the monitor?

John, I don't know why you wouldn't do a catalogue of your youtube videos as an Arcade Review DVD.  I think people would definitely buy that.  Extras could include Funspot stuff, vids of your parties, On the Road with Jacobsen, etc. Could be worth the effort.  Also, stickers! People love stickers.

No problemo. 

Bob is generally really busy. I've waited for a few weeks to get a response from him.  Do you have the monitor model numbers?  I could give you the cap info if you just wanted to run to Radio Shack and pick them up...

Agreed, Quarter Arcade is the shit!  He's got a facebook page too, where he posts a bunch of part allocations an whatnot.

Check it out! You do have to sign up for Disney crap, but I'd love to have this guy in my collection!

http://www.disneymovierewards.go.com/promotions/sweepstakes/WIRsweeps

Yeah... I know there are opponents out there who are against modifying cabinets for something other than their original use. But we classic arcade fans who lack mechanical skills and a great of time would love to relive the arcade experience of their homes without spending two grand on some commercial conversion thing.

I also can see the other side of the coin when I go to GGA in Brookfield and Crazy Climber is on some conversion cabinet with subpar controls... yet I think they probably tried to get an original Crazy Climber cabinet but it simply was not possible so they opted for the next best thing. The owner of Underground Retrocade is looking for an original Crazy Climber... but not sure how much luck he will have.

I grew up in a town about 60 miles north of Milwaukee and there were cabinets EVERYWHERE in this town of 35,000 in 1982. There was an Aladdin's Castle in the Mall, two arcades downtown, about five bowling alleys with about 20 games each, and every convenience store had a game or two. If I wanted to play Jungle Hunt, I went to a convenience store. If I wanted to play Zoo Keeper, I went to the Mall. If I wanted to play Mappy, I went to the Bowling Alley. Where did all of these cabinets go?? Or, where are they now??

They are in our basements.

I think that if you keep checking Craig's List you can probably find a nice Jamma cabinet for $100 or so. With a little elbow grease it can really turn into something special. I am just not big on those X-Arcade things and retrofitting them onto cabinets.

Absolutely, you may have to broaden your search to outside your local craigslist area.  I got 3 PacMan cocktail games for $200 off of CL a few weeks ago, but I had to drive from Rochester to Ohio to get them...  The key thing to remember is that if this is something you truly want, you have to be patient and get it done right, otherwise it ends up being a waste of time...

What kind of stuff have you already tried?  How do the caps on the chassis look?  Do you have any loose or corroded connections? I was having a similar problem with my NEOGEO monitor and all I ended up having to do is clean and reseed all the connectors...

I'm looking forward to it! Merry Christmas to you and yours, sir!

No new vids?  I was hoping for some cool holiday stuff.

Jamma cab is the way to go.  Although, I am a staunch opponent to MAME cabs, as they cannibalize cabs for real collectors.  If you're going MAME, don't be lazy, build your own out of MDF and a blueprint that is readily available online...

1. Galaga
2. DigDug
3. Bust-A-Move
4. Metal Slug Series
5. Dragon Spirit

Hey guys! I've been really sick lately and haven't been near the computron.

Got a couple things to say:
First, John, I love the new organization of the Youtube Channel, so easy to find my favorite videos now to show friends who want a real explanation as to why I'm restoring these "old video games".
Second, FINALLY got my hands on a Dig Dug full size AND a Battletoads, for SUPER cheap! Pics and restoration progress will be coming soon.
Third, after getting my Galaga cab finished about a month ago, I've been practicing and once Twin Galaxies gets back up, I'm chasing that record.  (Hovering at the 10,000,000 pt mark right now. Watch out Krogman!) So, if anyone is interested in maybe getting together at Funspot in the next 6 months or so, I'd be totally down to organize some sort of meet.

Sweet!  Welcome back. I heard twin galaxies is only recording 1st place scores. Might want to look into aurcade.com. they also are the ones that record at Funspot.

I'll be at Funspot for the spring  tournament.

Yeah, I'm not 100% on what TG is up to.  I hear Walter Day is not really going to be involved anymore and that Billy "Captain Dick-head" Mitchell is going to be picking up the reigns.  I'll check out aurcade, thanks for the suggestion.  Although, 2nd place is really 1st place loser.

Mayhaps we'll see each other in the Spring then!