I was in the middle of a game on my IJ and the display suddenly became very weak, showing only parts of the screen.

It was working fine before and didnt show any signs of getting weaker.

Opened backbox and reseated the connectors, its now completely dead !

Any ideas where to look ?

Thanks.

First check the fuse then measure the power supply voltage.

Quoted from tinyrodent

First check the fuse then measure the power supply voltage.

Both fuses on the DMD controller board tested fine (pulled them to make sure).

J604-6 (tested +5V correctly)
J604-7 (tested +12V correctly)
J604-8 Brown wire (tested only +8V while manual says that its supposed to be +62V)

I tested all 3 at the DMD  and at the board and they tested the same at both places. Power seems ok from power driver board to Dot Matrix controller board since the power tested fine on all 4 pins (both +5V and both +12V).

Thanks.

ta section highvoltage du board qui le drive doit être kaput ...

bien fait pour une IJ hehe

Here's the section to read:

http://www.pinrepair.com/wpc/index3.htm#dots

Search for heading "Testing DMD Voltages". There are several suggestions for diagnosis and repair. Sounds like possibly Q3, D3, or the trace under R9. However you didn't mention the -125V and -113V - if those are no good you may need a complete rebuild of the HV section.

Thanks will read..

Phil... v* c****

Sounds like your going to need a WPC HV kit installed with that reading. Probably the zener is blown for that voltage but best to do the entire section at once.

Quoted from Mrhide

ta section highvoltage du board qui le drive doit être kaput ...

bien fait pour une IJ hehe

I'm gonna start answering English threads in Gaelic just so I can be different like you.

Quoted from cooke

I'm gonna start answering English threads in Gaelic just so I can be different like you.

I got the "kaput" part but I was thinking more German than franco when I read that.  

To be honest I am too lazy to translate and then don't offer any further advise in case is was already covered in French.

Thanks guys, anyone wants to trade for an IJ ?  

Hey les anglais, nous vivons dans un pays BILINGUE !  oui oui! pour de vrai!

Quoted from Azatotht

Thanks guys, anyone wants to trade for an IJ ?  

Actually... I was thinking.

Quoted from Azatotht

Thanks guys, anyone wants to trade for an IJ ?  

Woah, the High Voltage board might have died and you want to trade off your IJ?!

Quoted from 80s.fan

Woah, the High Voltage board might have died and you want to trade off your IJ?!

Just kidding you know, i havent even shopped it yet !

I seen replacement boards for 80$, and i assume Mindstorm could fix it too. Not really a problem. (yes, i suck at soldering and i dont have the proper tools anyway)

Btw, despite what i have read on this forum, i like the game so far.

Yes, I keep reading how crappy IJ is and how great TSPP is. I would like someone to tell me why TSPP is so great, because I do not see it. Getting real close to selling my TSPP. IJ is still my favoriite pin in my collection.

Quoted from Mrhide

Hey les anglais, nous vivons dans un pays BILINGUE !  oui oui! pour de vrai!

I disagree.. outside of QC, there's very little French for us anglais to have to translate.  I wouldn't mind having to learn the language if it was out of necessity (it'd be a good resource to have), but outside of Quebec that's just not the case.    In fact, in Ontario I'd say French is probably on the bottom of the list.. Chinese and the East Indian varieties are closer to the top  

But, c'est la vie as they say  

Anywho, bonne chance with your boards, Az!

Quoted from HP5P

Yes, I keep reading how crappy IJ is and how great TSPP is. I would like someone to tell me why TSPP is so great, because I do not see it. Getting real close to selling my TSPP. IJ is still my favoriite pin in my collection.

I knew you wouldn't like TSPP Enzo.

TSPP is so great because of what is possible, the rule sheet alone is like 40 pages there is just that much stuff to do.  It really is one of the greatest pinballs ever but you have to put the effort in for you to be able to experience everything.

Some of the gratest mini-wizard modes ever, Alien Invasion and Springfield mystery spot.  A really fun and challenging multiball with the super jackpot up at the couch.  Plus the extra 2 ball multiball in I&S.

But the main reason I think the game is so good is just the vastness of things that are possible.  The stacking of modes, the stacking of multiball,s the stacking of otto, while having dare devil and comic book guy hurry up's running.  Everything stacks and it all runs on that 30 second timer on the TV.  As long as you can keep the ball in play and keep that clock above 30 seconds you can keep everything you have running, running.  It just boggles the mind the vastness of possibillites and scoring combinations and then there is still victory laps and pretzel multiball and Super duper Mega Wizard Mode.  

TSPP is the most in depth game you will ever play.  TSPP is for a player, knowing your play style, it's not for you.  

IJ is much more simple, it follows a very linear path, play the modes, play the multiballs, and generally that is it, there is very little complexity to the rule sheet.  The modes are well implemented but there is no real reason to complete them other then points, no reward for completing them.  Also the multiball is so powerful from a points perspective, unless you are trying to focus on just playing threw the game there is little point to play the modes.  But IJ has some of the best video modes I've seen, they are all very fun.  

I'm looking forward to getting my IJ next week.  

Quoted from Mrhide

Hey les anglais, nous vivons dans un pays BILINGUE !  oui oui! pour de vrai!

But what's the friggin' point of replying to an English thread in French? Az asked his question IN ENGLISH why not answer him in the same language? If he asked the question in French then it would make sense to answer him in FRENCH.

Oh, but I forgot, being bilingual makes you special.

Je parle en francais aussi, mon ami, but I think switching languages mid-thread is rude. And I've seen you answer French threads in English too, which leads me to believe you just like to show off your special bilingual talents.

  

Quoted from Vengeance

I'm looking forward to getting my IJ next week.  

Thanks for the detailed explanation, Adam........................enjoy your IJ!

Enzo

Quoted from Vengeance

IJ is much more simple, it follows a very linear path, play the modes, play the multiballs, and generally that is it, there is very little complexity to the rule sheet.  The modes are well implemented but there is no real reason to complete them other then points, no reward for completing them.  Also the multiball is so powerful from a points perspective, unless you are trying to focus on just playing threw the game there is little point to play the modes.  But IJ has some of the best video modes I've seen, they are all very fun.  

I'm looking forward to getting my IJ next week.  

Awesome description of the game, Adam. And you can use it in your future IJ for Sale thread  

Duane