Best4bond Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Hey, I've seen lots of vectrex repair questions and answers here, My vectrex I recently digged out of the garage has no in game sound and has a white dot right in the middle of the screen. I know nothing when it comes to electronics, The most I've done is open up a NES and tighten the pins, I'm wondering if there's a easy fix for someone like me or if someone can guide me threw it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desiv Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 One of the most common (and usually fixable) Vectrex issues... http://lmgtfy.com/?q=vectrex+white+dot desiv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovethevectrex Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 vectrex's can be hard to fix due to their complicated curcitry, but there is probably a step by step instruction on the internet of how to fix it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desiv Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 vectrex's can be hard to fix due to their complicated curcitry, but there is probably a step by step instruction on the internet of how to fix it Yep, there are several, and some video ones.. They are in the google link.. desiv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Game-Tech.US Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 http://lmgtfy.com/?q=vectrex+white+dot That's hilarious! I've never seen that, so perfect for so many, many posts like this! No offense... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Game-Tech.US Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Hey, I've seen lots of vectrex repair questions and answers here, My vectrex I recently digged out of the garage has no in game sound and has a white dot right in the middle of the screen. I know nothing when it comes to electronics, The most I've done is open up a NES and tighten the pins, I'm wondering if there's a easy fix for someone like me or if someone can guide me threw it? I had the exact same thing happen to mine, turned out to be easy, it had fried bug guts in the power connector between the boards and the logic board was not getting +5V. If you're not interested in doing it yourself i'd love to dig in to it and make some Vec repair vids. PM if interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arquillos Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Sorry to hear that Best4bond! I hope you´ll get it working again in no time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desiv Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 (edited) That's hilarious! I've never seen that, so perfect for so many, many posts like this! No offense... None intended.. I was on the receiving end of the first LMGTFY link I ever saw.. I thought it was hysterical when I got it.. desiv Edited December 30, 2012 by desiv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best4bond Posted December 30, 2012 Author Share Posted December 30, 2012 The screws in my Vectrex seem to be stuck, I've tried WD 40 but no success. I guess I have to drill the screw out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Game-Tech.US Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 The screws in my Vectrex seem to be stuck, I've tried WD 40 but no success. I guess I have to drill the screw out? Don't do that! They may be difficult, but its just plastic, get a bigger handled screwdriver. Also, try tightening them a crack then try to loosen... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best4bond Posted December 31, 2012 Author Share Posted December 31, 2012 (edited) Tried all that, They feel like they are just not going to budge. I've been able to only get one screw out, So I know it's the right screwdriver. Edited December 31, 2012 by Best4bond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxpressed Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Be careful ... the posts that the screws go into are just plastic and can break off if you apply too much pressure. That happened to me when opening a Vectrex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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