RE: ram parts
BY: MIKE ROSS to Matt Mc_Carthy on Sat Nov 23 2002 09:54 am

 > Replacing the batteries is probably part of it. Pulling and reseating is
 > often not enough though. You must use the old "pink pearl" trick. The
 > pins must be shiny silver not dull grey. Rub an eraser gently along the
 > pins to remove the age old grime. (don't use the gritty ink erasers they
 > will remove the plating, we don't want that!)  BTW in my experience this
 > works better than all the cleaning liquids one might try.

Hi.

     Another old trick is to clean especially edge connectors is a Dollar
Bill, or any other US Currency.  Works great!  Funny you should mention
Defender.  I have a complete board set at my parents house.  Been there since
the 80's...  Haven't worked on one of them since then too!

     Now that I've dated myself...  :)

Thom Kirby
Senior Game Tech / Department Head
Dave & Busters #24
Milpitas, CA

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