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    Default Macross cell won't finish booting

    I recently purchased a Macross Frontier cell to use with my v-trigger frame. I have swapped other cells into the frame without issue. The Macross cell however seems to have some issues. When I plug it in the animatronics all go through their usual tests without issue. The screen then comes on and shows something like a boot screen. When I push the "chance" button on the machine it moves to another boot screen and then will go nowhere. The LCD never powers through and the shooter never works. There is an error code of 1 on the back of the machine. The cell also looks like there may have been a bit of modification done to it and some of the wiring from the top circuit boards aren't connected to other boards while the lower board is connected. There doesn't appear to be any extra open slots to attach the connections that aren't already attached. I'm wondering if I may have bought a cell made for cyclic usage and it's having trouble in my frame? Here are some photos of the back of the cell. If needed I can try to get shots of the boot screens I am seeing. As always, thanks for your help.

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    Default Re: Macross cell won't finish booting

    the extra wiring could be for a battle counter?? if you have a reset switch try holding that in while powering it on
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    Default Re: Macross cell won't finish booting

    I think you missing a whole circuit board, the yellow and pink wires are the start pocket sensors. should plug into a socket of the same colours
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    Default Re: Macross cell won't finish booting

    Quote Originally Posted by Drunkenclam View Post
    I think you missing a whole circuit board
    Ouch

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    Have a look at this picture. Second board up Can see the brightly coloured plugs
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    Default Re: Macross cell won't finish booting

    Hmm. I'll take a closer look at the cell, but it looks like you are right. I guess I'll have to start looking for a circuit board. Probably easier just to find a new cell and scrap this one.

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    if so, might be worth sending a PM to chumsize to see if you can get the details from his contact in Japan. They might be able to help you if its just one board.
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    Default Re: Macross cell won't finish booting

    After looking at mine and then at your pictures I agree your missing a module or board or whatever.. I have some pictures of the back of my Frontier machine posted on this forum as well if that helps.

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    Default Re: Macross cell won't finish booting

    If you can find something like this cheap.

    http://page13.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/j...ion/r144090361

    it might be a solution, as it would have to have that board for the autoplay to plug into
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    Default Re: Macross cell won't finish booting

    Quote Originally Posted by Drunkenclam View Post
    If you can find something like this cheap.

    http://page13.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/j...ion/r144090361

    it might be a solution, as it would have to have that board for the autoplay to plug into
    Flipping brilliant. I'd give a big sloppy kiss if I were located near you. Maybe I'll give it to Chumsize if he's lucky. It's not everyday you get kissed by a silverback gorilla. Seriously, thanks for the idea.

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    Default Re: Macross cell won't finish booting

    any luck?

    here is another desktop
    http://page22.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/j...ion/l340278565
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    Default Re: Macross cell won't finish booting

    I purchased a mini desktop a couple weeks ago. It arrived earlier this week. I should get a chance to crack open the package today and hope to make time to swap out the board this week. I'll let you know how it goes. Thanks for keeping an eye out.

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    Good Luck
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