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**Video Poker, Keno, Slots, 21** Gaming machines => CEI and Cal Omega Video Poker Games => Topic started by: kmarrocco on August 26, 2023, 06:44:51 PM
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Hi there. I just picked up a CEI poker machine. The model # is 327-510. The main board had a dead battery so I replaced it. When I turn on the machine, the CRT comes on but nothing is displayed. I did find a loose wire in the cabinet. Can anyone tell me what it is supposed to connect to and if it could be the problem? Thanks!
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Neither of those is related to it not booting correctly. I believe that is an old style connection for progressive machines.
If I had to guess your main board is not getting power from the power distribution board that is shown. I would re-seat all of those connectors, they get oxidation really bad. Deoxit if you have some.
If the computer still wont reboot you might need to do a processor reset, but only if you are comfortable working with components.
Gently pry and remove the processor chip from its socket. Short all the legs on a small piece of aluminum foil. Replace, and restart. I know it sounds a little primitive. I had one of these and had to reset it a few times until I found the bad connector that was causing the lockouts.
Also, Im not sure if your machine needs a battery. If you have time post a picture of the machine, and computer board.
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Thanks for the feedback, here are a few more pictures. I have replaced the battery on the mainboard and it is secure. I will look at reseating all of the connectors in the machine as a next step.
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Remove all socketed chips and clean their leads with an eraser, if the sockets pins are not shiny spray a small amount of DeOxit on the pins, let set for 10 minutes, then blow them dry before you plug the IC back in.
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Thank you for the feedback. I have tried removing all socketed chips and all pins are shiny. I have placed them all on a metal surface for several minutes and then put them back in. However, the machine still will not boot. Any further ideas? Would it be helpful if I share a video of the power up? The screen comes up with faint horizontal lines for a few seconds and then nothing is displayed. It is just sort of dark grey.
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It may be time for you to send the board to my shop so I can put it on my CEI tester and get it working?