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**Video Poker, Keno, Slots, 21** Gaming machines => IGT PE and PE Plus Poker Games => Topic started by: Tod on March 27, 2021, 04:57:02 PM
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Hello, just picked up a 1997 gamblers choice poker machine in a Oak cabinet. It turns on, but only shows a white screen. Just wondering if anyone has any thoughts on what it might be. Thanks
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Post a photo of your machine, with the door opened.
It could be a number of things...
Did the previous owner say if it ever worked when they had it?
I'd start by checking all the cables/connectors inside, with the power OFF.
When machines get moved, other things can move inside sometimes.
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The white screen on a PE+ is often the high voltage transistor on the monitor.
What happens if you put in coins - does it make any noise ?
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So I found that the battery was dead, so I put a new one in it. Turned it back on and noticed the screen flashing the different colors, as it was booting, but you could hardly see it. I didn't try a coin, but I did turn the reset key and pressed the test button and got the single ping. So I am thinking that the monitor is bad? Thanks. for your replies.
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Here is a picture of the machine with the white screen. The person that had it before me never had it working. Also I have the set denom. chip, do I need a key chip for it also if I am able to get it working?
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Try putting in a coin, as Jay asked.
Also have you tried adjusting the monitor controls?
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I will try putting coin in later when I get home. And yes I have tried adjusting the controls on the Monitor and nothing changes. It doesn't shrink doesn't get brighter or darker doesn't change at all. Thanks
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That's a GREAT looking custom cabinet someone made there! How much did you pay for it?
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Thanks got it on EJ's auction here in Phoenix yesterday 160 bucks knowing it didn't work I just wanted it for the cabinet mainly hopefully I can fix it.
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Great deal for that price just for the cabinet.
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Ok so I tried putting coins in the machine, but nothing happened. I noticed that the buttons do not light up now either, since I turned the key and pressed the test button all I have now is a flashing cash out button.
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May I ask, what makes you think this is an IGT machine? To the best of my knowledge, IGT never created a cabinet like this.
Can you post some pictures of the inside of the machine?
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I can take more pictures later when I get home.
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Ok Here are the pictures of the inside of the cabinet and a picture of the tag inside.
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I am pretty sure that this is a PE+ given the 1997 date of manufacture.
Also to echo others that is a custom cabinet, not something IGT would have manufactured.
It would be good if you also pulled the MPU board and gave us a picture of it.
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The PE+ set consisted of a Program Chip, Game Chip, MXO, MRO, MGO, MBO and a Capx chip.
The Program chip was optional depending on the software, older games didn't need the program chip just the game chip.
The others are used for graphics, so if one or more of those are missing the white screen may prevail.
Generally speaking when these monitors go bad they fade to black and are rarely white like what you have described.
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here are pictures of the board.
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I have an 044 board backplane and superstar poker coming for my game king, can the PE be swapped to the 039 that's being taken out of the game king?
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No. The machines are not compatible.
You have a PE+ superboard.
Looks like all the software is in place.
The only thing I am not sure of is if the jumpers are in the right place.
When you insert your board back in does the screen look any different ?
Just curious if the MPU board was loose after transport.
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I don't see any change at all. Like I said earlier when I turn it on sometimes you can barely see the colors flashing like they do when it boots up but you really have to be looking for it.
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Agreed with Jay that you have a PE+ slant top machine that someone put into a custom cabinet. The identification plate would normally be riveted to the cabinet, not screwed in with wood screws.
Monitors are not my strong suit, and I suspect you have a monitor issue. Hopefully someone will have some ideas for you.
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I have had 4 of those custom cabinets come through the shop for repair, always PE plus.
They are beautiful but I don't like the hopper payouts coming out of the mouth on the front and the door optic setup is a little jankey.
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A quick google of "Gamblers Choice" comes up with a few hits including a slot shop that appears to sell slots/pokers.
I am not sure if they are the makers of the custom cabinets.
I am also not a good resource regarding the monitor - perhaps Jim ?
Have you checked all the fuses ?
It is encouraging to hear that a Ding is heard when pressing the white setup button.
Slant top machines are inexpensive and are often parted out, perhaps someone would have a monitor for sale. Swap-tronics ?
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Yeah I have a friend that has 2 monitors going to get one this weekend when I pick up another Odyssey machine that he just acquired. I'll let you know how it works out.
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Turns out that it was the monitor. Picked one up from a friend today and it's ALIVE! Now just have to figure out why the buttons wont hold the cards. It's not multi game, but hey it works.
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You can make it Multigame by changing the chips, I mentioned previously.
Now that you have it up, I presume it took coins for you to deal a game ??
If you didn't put coins in, your not going to be able to hold any cards because the game is not in play (game over...) :duh:
If none of the hold buttons are working during an active game - its likely the ground wire between the switches.
Follow it back.....
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It did take the coins to credits and the only button that seems to be working is the deal draw button. Haven't had time to look at it yet. Oh and It is multi game because the buttons didn't work, I couldn't see that right off. It takes coins like it should, and the hopper seems to work as it should it paid out the 10 coins with no problems. Thank you all for your input.