Author Topic: New Problem for Players Edge Poker (Read 17864 times)

Hiram · « **Reply #120 on:** March 06, 2020, 04:40:27 AM »

and now I might end up in real hot water because , I won another PE+ Poker ...she doesn't know yet . But , I couldn't pass it up for only $75 ...I can hear it now ...why'd you buy another one when these don't work ...oh boy

Badbaud · « **Reply #121 on:** March 06, 2020, 06:26:28 AM »

No door detect, if caused by a defective computer board, is easy to fix. Maybe you should send the board to my shop to get it working 100%?

Amechanic · « **Reply #122 on:** March 06, 2020, 01:57:14 PM »

Does this machine use the same optics that are in the S+ and S2000 machines?

Badbaud · « **Reply #123 on:** March 06, 2020, 03:05:44 PM »

The PE's I have seen in the shop used a mechanical switch but My Fortune II has the same optics as any other IGT. I guess it was the choice of the buyer to order with optics or without.

Amechanic · « **Reply #124 on:** March 06, 2020, 03:20:59 PM »

Just curious. I fix the Ceronix I his machine. I have optics here I could send if the are the same...

Badbaud · « **Reply #125 on:** March 06, 2020, 07:19:43 PM »

They are.

Hiram · « **Reply #126 on:** March 07, 2020, 12:44:49 AM »

hi gents ...so , my door switch might be an optical switch that went bad ? maybe I'm not understanding -----and by the way ...I told Lisa I bought the other machine lol ...she looked at me cross-eyed , not happy

...then asked what it's going to cost for shipping and why don't I get interested in collecting stamps LOL ....think I'm ok though, especially if this one comes back on line

jay · « **Reply #127 on:** March 07, 2020, 09:46:47 AM »

A PE had a physical switch.

A PE+ has door optics. They are a security measure.
The fact that your white button is not working when the door is open seems like a different problem.
Bad door optics will prevent the machine from playing with the door closed but the button should always work the door open ?

Ave you tried turning your jackpot reset key ? With the door open then try the white button again.
If itâ€™s still not working try holding the button for 10secs and then releasing it you hear a ding.

If itâ€™s still not doing anything I would turn the machine off, pull the MPU board out.
Examine the back edge card if it seems excessively dirty then use a white pencil eraser to clean both sides.
In either respect Put it back in and see if the white button works.

Hiram · « **Reply #128 on:** March 08, 2020, 03:26:00 AM »

I just tried a few things that were mentioned plus took some new pictures incl close ups of the door contacts and of the board (I didn't see anything burned but) , I took out the hopper and removed the main board looking for contact pins I could use an eraser on ..I can't , they are small and in plugs so I can't get at them . So I replaced the board and made sure it was in tight , then slid the hopper back in and turned it on . I tried holding the reset key as mentioned -- nothing. I pushed and even held the white button in ...again nothing. Then I tried moving the door contacts around and shut the door --no difference , same message . It looks like my only option is sending the board to Badbaud for treatments . Here are 5 pictures and ,I'll add the other 3 pics incl the contacts on the door on the next post...hope this helps

Hiram · « **Reply #129 on:** March 08, 2020, 03:27:35 AM »

Here are the last 3 pics --

Badbaud · « **Reply #130 on:** March 08, 2020, 06:45:30 AM »

You have a PE PLUS poker, not a PE poker. The PE+ does use door optics and not a mechanical door switch.
There are electronic drivers and detectors on the main board relating to door detect that do go bad.
Yes, send the board, your optics could be fine.
badbaud

Hiram · « **Reply #131 on:** March 08, 2020, 07:02:14 AM »

wow ...Gents , I can't thank you all enough ..glimmer of hope and Badbaud you just made my day !! I'll follow your packing instructions and send it out Monday . I can't wait to fire this up again finally !!!

Hiram · « **Reply #132 on:** March 27, 2020, 02:04:09 PM »

UPDATE --Alan has been a huge help with this (and my other Game King) but ...this one is turning into a real nightmare. As you saw in my post above on March 8th , Alan had me remove the optic sensors from the door and send them with my CPU to him ...he changed that Battery , The CPU was ok and he mailed me back 2 new Optical door sensors with it. UPS took 9 days to get it back to NY (Corona Virus) and as soon as I got it , I carefully put everything back in place. Now it showed a new message - " CMOS DATA DOOR OPEN" ...I called Alan , he said push and hold the white reset button until the tone sounds ...I did , no tone. I held it for 4 min , no tone. Alan said the switch must be bad and the speaker could be fried so , he mailed me replacements . They came in fast !! He provided wire nuts , I installed the new white reset switch then the new speaker ..power it up ..same message , no change ..pushed the button , held it , no tone. Alan said it must be a wiring issue and I'd need to find someone here in NY. But I couldn't figure out how the game had been playing for months and this problem popped up ..he said connectors tarnish ..so I unplugged the game , and removed and plugged back in every connector I could find several times hoping to scratch them clean. He also told me to check the fuses ...It has 3 ..I looked and they all look fine ...he suggested I use an ohm meter ..I don't have one ..not sure if maybe walmart might. Anyway ..Alan suggested I remove the bottom Circuit board that the CPU plugs into and send him that board plus my CPU again ..so I boxed them up last night and sent them out today. ...you know ...most of us are stuck at home right now and many (like ourselves) are now out of work for 3 weeks - being able to enjoy the IGT would help take the edge of things -- but it seems like this machine has a mind of it's own and refuses to work. As I said on my other tread ..I can't thank Alan enough for taking the time and putting up with my phone calls and his trying to talk me through things . Post Office said he should have the box by Monday ...I hope he finds the problem on that back board ..fingers crossed ----and THANKS AGAIN ALAN !!

Hiram · « **Reply #133 on:** April 04, 2020, 03:16:34 AM »

I spoke with Alan yesterday ...he received my 2 boards and plugged them in- they work perfectly. So now we know my CPU and back board have no issues and the game has 2 brand new optic switches installed ...but the door open message will not clear so I can't play the game. Alan will be sending my boards back soon
What else could be causing this ?

Amechanic · « **Reply #134 on:** April 04, 2020, 03:42:06 AM »

Sounds like you might want to invest in a ohm meter, and start tracing the wiring looking for a broken wire. Iâ€™d start by tracking the optic wires back to the mother board. Quick thought. You donâ€™t have a door button stuck or broken. If you had the ohm meter you could be checking your reset key locks, to see if they are working.

Hiram · « **Reply #135 on:** April 09, 2020, 01:46:51 AM »

<< GREAT NEWS !! >> ..After not working for about 10 months , we're finally able to play the game and it works PERFECTLY !!! After Alan changed the Battery and sent the Board back with the new door switches ..I plugged it in and had that new CMOS Data message ..and it wouldn't clear, the white button did nothing. So Alan had me remove the bottom Board the CPU plugs into and I sent him the CPU again with the bottom board ....he showed me a video where they worked fine. Alan sent the Boards back to me and I installed them last night and "POOF" , everything booted up and the game WORKS ..no more CMOS Data or door open messages ..nothing. It just eats quarters now the way it's suppose to LOL. I went upstairs and Lisa looked at me and said no luck again right ? ...she was starting to regret we ever bought the games ...I told her nope , it works Great !! She smiled ,ran downstairs and had a blast . She even built it up to 220 credits now

. This will help take the edge off our NY Quarantine !! Now at least 1 of the 2 games we have works and I am really hoping we can get the Game King going next since that offers other games as well ...fingers crossed on that one. Anyways ...I called Alan and hoped to catch him so I could thank him ..I have no idea what the problem was or if it was a combination of issues but ...I'm afraid to hit that white reset button or jinx anything so ...it works and that's the main thing..I'll leave the settings where they are. Guys ...thanks for all your help and putting up with my questions and frustration.
--Mike

Badbaud · « **Reply #136 on:** April 09, 2020, 06:02:04 AM »

Glad to help. The fix was to replace the power input header on the backplane.

Amechanic · « **Reply #137 on:** April 09, 2020, 06:09:25 AM »

Quote from: Badbaud on April 09, 2020, 06:02:04 AM

Glad to help. The fix was to replace the power input header on the backplane.

Great Job 👍👏👏👏👏

shortrackskater · « **Reply #138 on:** April 09, 2020, 09:27:34 AM »

This is great to hear!!

Stayouttadabunker · « **Reply #139 on:** April 09, 2020, 11:06:16 AM »

Seven pages, 135 Replys to fix a machine...

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