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How To: Spare Parts for Arcade Games

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On first inspection, repairing a spare parts for arcade games that is not functioning correctly or is completely dead might seem like a bit of a challenge. There are PCB boards, plenty of wires and a general feeling of unfamiliarity for anyone more accustomed to repairing say a PC. Still, this is no reason to stop you trying to fix what a reasonably expensive machine is most likely, and if you are anything like me it can become a bit of a hobby! Firstly, a disclaimer: Some of the tips I’ll be sharing today include checking mains voltages, so if you are unfamiliar with working with mains voltages I’d definitely advise you ask a qualified electrician to check these areas for you – we want to fix your arcade, not get you electrocuted! Now that’s out of the way, let’s take a look at what’s wrong with the machine and how we can fix it. Today I’ll be focusing on Jamma-based arcade machines (more on what a Jamma arcade is here). As these are some of the most common types of ca
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Sega spares from Play It! Amusements

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I’ve yet to write about arcade Candy cabinets here on Arcade Blogger. A “Candy” is a western generic term for the Chinese style sit down arcade cabinets commonly found in Far East countries. Typically constructed using plastic and/or metal, these cabinets have a very distinctive style compared to their European or American counterparts, where wood was the material typically used. Candies are usually white in colour and feature sleek stylish lines. Candies allow for games to change very easily within them, housing harnesses such as the Jamma standard. They are plain looking with limited space to advertise the game they might be running at any particular time – again unlike western cabinets, which were usually bespoke made, with marquee and artwork to suit the game. Play It! Amusements supply Sega Amusements's customers with parts and service for Sega manufactured and 3rd party machines. They aim to dispatch on the same day and carry out repairs within 5 working days
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