I need some expert advice from the great NLG members; I would like to upgrade my current Game King machine to a 044 enhanced machine.
I'm unsure if my LCD monitor will work. I have a Nortek model number KTL170S-16.
I have been advised by one of the great NLG members that I will need a Legacy adaptor board, backplane board, 044 board in a tray and a flashed game board to complete the conversion.
Maybe I should buy a 044 enhanced machine!
I'm not sure!
Any suggestions, comments or advice on what I should do will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Freebird4
« Reply #1 on: September 26, 2010, 05:27:33 PM » |
My understanding is that it should work no problem since your machine has an LCD. To convert your machine you will need the 044 backplane (remove your 3902 motherboard and replace), an 044 main board, and of course an 044 daughter board (flash) with the game of your choice on it.
Jim
« Reply #2 on: September 26, 2010, 05:32:57 PM » |
Note that with the Legacy daughter board you will only be able to run US versions of 3902 software.
Bettor Slots
« Reply #3 on: September 26, 2010, 06:58:24 PM » |
Richard Here again I might be wrong, but seems to me Eric ( Forrhouse ) did this conversion and he told me never again. You might want to send him a PM and ask.
Buzz
« Reply #4 on: September 26, 2010, 07:20:02 PM » |
That's interesting to hear. I would be curious as to why. Conversion takes about 15 minutes or less. Hardest part is changing out the motherboard as it's s tough reach and takes a steady hand getting to all the screws. Reconnecting all the harnesses is easy since they are all numbered and you can match them up with what is printed on the motherboard.
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« Reply #5 on: September 26, 2010, 07:23:34 PM » |
Mine was easy to convert also.I have a extra kit that I may sell if you are interested.
laneman
« Reply #14 on: September 26, 2010, 09:33:58 PM » |
In all seriousness, the conversion is not too bad at all. Worst part is getting in there to change the motherboard/backplane.... Just put a flashlight in there so that you have enough light and it will be a piece of cake. (Use a led light or flashlight, and make sure that machine is unplugged... You do not want to use the light behind the cash can as a burn is inevitable!
) The 044 MPU board and tray slide right in like a 3902 does. You can start out with a legacy memory adapter board that uses 3902 game sets, and later change to the flash board that has the games programmed into them. Also be very static cautious as these guys are VERY sensitive to static shock!
CH
« Reply #16 on: September 27, 2010, 05:59:40 AM » |
The conversion is very easy. Swapping out the backplane is easier if you remove it with the mounting plate. Only 4 screws in the corners for that. Then swap out the backplane onto the mounting plate.
If you have international 3902 games and want to run them on a legacy adapter then get an international MPU board (it has the green battery on it).
idesign
« Reply #34 on: November 07, 2010, 08:21:02 PM » |
I wanted to post a few pictures of my 044 conversion.
Thanks to all the NLG members that helped!
Freebird4