80s collector Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 Hello all, from an absolute beginner to owning arcade machines but have always wanted to collect a few and one came my way. I bought the SD version of Cyber cycles which powers up and makes noise but screens don't come on. Best place to start would be appreciated guys and please understand my lack of electronics jargon if explaining something. Cheers all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boots Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 Without seeing it, if it seems to play a game but doesn't have any display then more than likely the screens are stuffed, probably why the previous owner sold it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 Couple of questions - Was it working when you bought it? - What area are you in? - What noises does it make? - Is it the same both sides? There are people who will try to help but details will be needed. Tough to start your journey with a a non-working machine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namastepat Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 If the game is playing blind, 90% chance the monitor chassis are dead and need repair. Jomac can do that for you for around $100-$150 per chassis, depending on what is wrong with them. You'll need to learn how to open the machine, get into the back and safely remove the monitor chassis, it's not too difficult. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
80s collector Posted February 13, 2022 Author Share Posted February 13, 2022 Cheers for the replies. It is playing blind and seems to be a monitor issue only so will look into removing them and trying to get them repaired. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shan Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Hello 80s Collector, welcome to Aussie Arcade. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namastepat Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Watch this video, it takes you through the basics of chassis removal. It's not difficult, but you do have to understand how to be safe, as CRTs store high voltage in capacitors that need to be discharged before chassis removal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 Not sure what area you live in, but if it's not too far I could potentially help to remove the chassis... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
80s collector Posted February 23, 2022 Author Share Posted February 23, 2022 Cheers Crafty but I've got a bloke coming to look. If not I think I can get it out without too many issues. Cheers though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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