Author Topic: Hello! IGT video poker help (Read 2659 times)

AcesFullof10s · « **on:** August 04, 2020, 06:09:12 PM »

Hello everyone. I'm Steve, and I'm new here. I bought an old IGT video poker machine today for $40! As you can guess, it's not working. After getting it home, I see that the CRT is broken on the back where it plugs in. I've tried googling IGT CRT, but all I can seem to find are links to upgrade it to an LCD screen.
I'm sure they don't make CRT screens anymore, but is there a place to buy used ones? Not sure I'm ready to drop around $400 on an LCD screen without knowing if the rest of the electronics are any good. Did I get in over my head? 😂 I've always wanted one of these machines, as I've been playing video poker for 25+ years.
I'll try to add some pictures to my post. If anyone has any info about the machine, I'd appreciate it. Thank you!

Amechanic · « **Reply #1 on:** August 04, 2020, 07:01:25 PM »

Hello.. So your saying that the neck of the CRT is broken.. Is the connecting video board still ok? I can tell you that this CRT is the exact one used in the Brunswick scoring system called Frame Worx.. They used a 1492 Ceronix based chassis system, BUT that Ceronix chassis will not work in this IGT video poker machine without doing modifications to the 1492 Ceronix chassis its self.. Now the CRT is a straight forward plug and play.. I know this because I have used them and done the mods to the 1492 Ceronix chassis.. I know that these scoring system parts are out there. Your other choice would be to try contacting a Video suppler in your area to see if they might have a CRT in there warehouse..

AcesFullof10s · « **Reply #2 on:** August 06, 2020, 12:02:46 AM »

Thanks for the info! After a closer look, the board that plugs into the CRT is damaged as well. Guessing that I know why now I got this thing for so cheap. Lol

Amechanic · « **Reply #3 on:** August 06, 2020, 03:55:23 AM »

I have the parts to fix that Ceronix Chassis if your able to find a CRT. I repair those 1492 Chassis and replace them if not fixable. A source for that monitor would be a place that does video game repair or has them out in businesses, or like I mentioned a Bowling center that had or has Frame Worx (pronounced Works) Scoring. I have seen Frame Worx scores on a Bowling group I belong too before. There are many places around the country that buy and sell used bowling center parts, and with this COVID-19 forcing more centers to close because they canâ€™t open, the market is going to be flooded with more parts then they can sell. The bad thing is that a lot of parts and pieces may be just junked. Good luck with your search for a CRT. Iâ€™d buy your game for parts if you lived in my area.

knagl · « **Reply #4 on:** August 06, 2020, 10:40:34 PM »

Someone on Facebook just today was offering some 13" CRTs for free. Might be worth looking into if that's a 13"

https://www.facebook.com/groups/335981553265504/permalink/1352731851590464/

AcesFullof10s · « **Reply #5 on:** August 06, 2020, 10:44:58 PM »

Thanks for the info... I dumped FB a year ago. 🤣 Went to Ceronix and got the LCD upgrade today. (Just over an hour from me) Should have it installed this weekend. Let you know how it goes! This is a machine I wanna keep. Might as well do it right the first time ☺️.

shortrackskater · « **Reply #6 on:** August 07, 2020, 08:55:09 AM »

Quote from: AcesFullof10s on August 06, 2020, 10:44:58 PM

Thanks for the info... I dumped FB a year ago. 🤣 Went to Ceronix and got the LCD upgrade today. (Just over an hour from me) Should have it installed this weekend. Let you know how it goes! This is a machine I wanna keep. Might as well do it right the first time ☺️.

Let us know the cost and post some pictures when it's installed.

AcesFullof10s · « **Reply #7 on:** August 13, 2020, 03:10:42 PM »

Well, finished doing a mini restoration to my machine. Cleaned up pretty nice. Ended up taking all of the buttons completely apart and completely cleaning them. Took the coin hopper apart and cleaned it as well.
I put the Ceronix screen in. It fits really nice. Haven't fired it up yet. I'm missing the 3 fuse holder knob thingys, so I'm waiting for them to come in. Found some on eBay. I'll post some pics...

AcesFullof10s · « **Reply #8 on:** August 13, 2020, 03:17:43 PM »

I found a pic in another post about the coin comparator. Is mine missing? Or is it part of the mechanism some how? The post was for a different machine PE machine. Well, the internals looked different.

jay · « **Reply #9 on:** August 13, 2020, 04:05:49 PM »

I think you have a PE â€¦ Not a PE+
The PE+ supports a bill validator and a wider variety of software.

The coin comparator goes in the door and when you drop a coin in it - it falls through it.
The one for 5c (1c through 25c) is called a CC-16
It is located in the door.

I have attached a link to what it should look like.

https://www.coinmech.com/product_profile.cfm?id=10

The only thing missing from the image shown is the sample coin.

AcesFullof10s · « **Reply #10 on:** August 13, 2020, 04:10:05 PM »

Yes, that is pretty much what I saw in the other post I referred to. So, mine is missing? Is it something that I will need to be able to play the machine? Or is there a way to put it into some sort of free play?

63mini · « **Reply #11 on:** August 13, 2020, 04:17:01 PM »

Your game is set up for a standard coin mech.

AcesFullof10s · « **Reply #12 on:** August 13, 2020, 06:39:29 PM »

So the coin comparator isn't necessary? What about the 3 fuses that are missing. Any idea what they protect?

AcesFullof10s · « **Reply #13 on:** August 26, 2020, 04:15:05 PM »

Well, got her to fire up today. Says call attendant, and I'm getting a low battery reading. Pulled the motherboard out and the battery looks like it's soldered in? Don't suppose these batteries are available at a Battery+Bulbs shop, but I'll try and see. Anything else I should be worried about?

63mini · « **Reply #14 on:** August 26, 2020, 04:26:42 PM »

Quote from: AcesFullof10s on August 26, 2020, 04:15:05 PM

Don't suppose these batteries are available at a Battery+Bulbs shop, but I'll try and see. Anything else I should be worried about?

Normally, you can get them at your Battery+Bulb shop. 1/2 AA (size) with tabs 3.6V. Yes, it is soldered in.

AcesFullof10s · « **Reply #15 on:** August 31, 2020, 06:27:27 PM »

Well... Got the battery on the board today. Turn it on... And BAM! Works perfectly! Well, almost. The game plays perfectly. All the buttons light up and seem to work. Except it won't cash out. I can hear it register that the cash out button is pushed, but it won't spit anything out, and the hopper doesn't do anything. I took the hopper apart and cleaned it pretty well. Nada
Also, the glass says 5Â¢ the slot will only accept a nickel, but it says 25Â¢ on the screen. Is there a way to change it to 5Â¢? I don't think the machine was set up for quarters, because I found like 5 rogue nickels laying around.
I saw some dip switches on the main board... Assuming they control some things like payouts, and denomination. Is there a write up anywhere as to what they do?
Here's a few pics... Turns out it's from a casino in Reno that I actually used to work at. Crazy huh?

AcesFullof10s · « **Reply #16 on:** August 31, 2020, 06:29:56 PM »

Sorry, I don't know why the pics are sideways.

Pics have orientation data embedded in them. They can be opened in various simple photo programs and have that removed. Or just open them up and orient them up, then save. I flipped 'em up.

AcesFullof10s · « **Reply #17 on:** August 31, 2020, 07:08:51 PM »

Well, after messing around with the self test switch, found how to change the denomination, but now it went to OUT OF ORDER and won't let me do anything... Help!!!

jay · « **Reply #18 on:** August 31, 2020, 07:13:15 PM »

Just press the white button until you get to a screen that has the denomination on it. Changing the number is either with the bet 1 credit button or using the jackpot reset key on the side. Once it says 5c press the white button to move to the next screen and close the door.

What coins are in the hopper ?

If you have been feeding the machine quarters itâ€™s likely you have a nickle PIN wheel and it wonâ€™t pick up the quarters. Subsequently you would also have to change out the quarter to a nickle in the coin comparitor

jay · « **Reply #19 on:** August 31, 2020, 08:53:06 PM »

Iâ€™m going from memory but Out of service is an optional display.
Keep pressing the white button until you come to the out of service screen and change the setting.

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