SydneyArcader Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 Hi all I have a US Vectrex model that powers on fine (with a step down converter) but the vectors don't display correctly on the screen and are all over the place. I have the capacitor replacement kit that was recommended on a FB user group, however, I am having some issues with removing old caps with some of the PCB traces starting to lift and I'm reluctant to proceed and do this myself in fear of doing more damage. I am also not 100% sure if I discharged the CRT correctly, and I don't want to find out the hard way and another reason why I'm reluctant to keep on fiddling with it. If anyone could recommend someone that might repair these units in Australia it would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabsy Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 I have one in Darwin that needs some love, so also looking for a repairer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan555 Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 Long shot but maybe ask http://www.ombertech.com/index.htm they may know someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SydneyArcader Posted May 26 Author Share Posted May 26 20 hours ago, Ryan555 said: Long shot but maybe ask http://www.ombertech.com/index.htm they may know someone. Thanks for the suggestion! Will reach out to them, cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vectrexer Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 (edited) @SydneyArcader Confirmed by another Vectrex community member to have successfully serviced their Vectrex in Adelaide. Game Fix Phone (08) 8299 9888 374 Goodwood Road Cumberland Park SA 5041 https://www.gamefix.com.au/ Edited May 26 by Vectrexer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators furballx Posted May 27 Administrators Share Posted May 27 I have never heard of these guys, but Google Maps show them as a bricks and mortar shopfront in street view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SydneyArcader Posted May 29 Author Share Posted May 29 On 27/05/2023 at 6:24 AM, Vectrexer said: @SydneyArcader Confirmed by another Vectrex community member to have successfully serviced their Vectrex in Adelaide. Game Fix Phone (08) 8299 9888 374 Goodwood Road Cumberland Park SA 5041 https://www.gamefix.com.au/ Great, thanks so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremybh1 Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 I'll introduce myself here too - have worked on three Vectrex consoles now, all exceptionally difficult repairs. Meaning I've learned the hard way - never got lucky with electrolytic capacitor replacement haha. All three customers have posted them to me and spent approximately $500 including return postage on the repairs. A full recap is suggested related to age (typically 41 years) and I've been buying up all the ICs for 'stock'. I use a digital storage scope to help troubleshoot logic issues quickly. The power supplies are exceptionally good quality e.g 1% tolerance resistors, traditional linear design with lots of RFI consideration baked in and above necessary heat sinking. They are let down but bizarrely cheap construction from factory and simply age related changes. All three customers have in part paid twice - I've had to unfu*k other 'backyard' level repair attempts. It's much easier for me to fix something when it's stock by the way. Jeremy Barr-Hyde Ph: 0410586345 https://linktr.ee/fullservicerecap fullservicerecap@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/100090197473763/ https://fullservicerecap.wordpress.com https://goo.gl/maps/7NsU6prwoDfvhJMi8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djsheep Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 @jeremybh1 checked your blog and site. Looks like you’re busy and do fantastic work with nice outcomes. Will definitely be sending some things your way in time. Have a BVM 20F1U that needs looking at. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xb74 Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 On 28/08/2023 at 10:19 PM, jeremybh1 said: I'll introduce myself here too - have worked on three Vectrex consoles now, all exceptionally difficult repairs. Meaning I've learned the hard way - never got lucky with electrolytic capacitor replacement haha. All three customers have posted them to me and spent approximately $500 including return postage on the repairs. A full recap is suggested related to age (typically 41 years) and I've been buying up all the ICs for 'stock'. I use a digital storage scope to help troubleshoot logic issues quickly. The power supplies are exceptionally good quality e.g 1% tolerance resistors, traditional linear design with lots of RFI consideration baked in and above necessary heat sinking. They are let down but bizarrely cheap construction from factory and simply age related changes. All three customers have in part paid twice - I've had to unfu*k other 'backyard' level repair attempts. It's much easier for me to fix something when it's stock by the way. Jeremy Barr-Hyde Ph: 0410586345 https://linktr.ee/fullservicerecap fullservicerecap@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/100090197473763/ https://fullservicerecap.wordpress.com https://goo.gl/maps/7NsU6prwoDfvhJMi8 I have seen your work on Aussie CRT's FB page - wonderful stuff! Glad to have you here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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