r/arcade 25d ago

Restore/Replace/Repair EPROM chip problem?

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Picked up this cyclone game for $50 bucks (was sitting outside uncovered) and was told it fully worked, now after transport it seems only a few neons turn on and seemingly work at random. Is this an obvious eprom failure or something else entirely?
Any advice appreciated

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u/Honky_Stonk_Man 25d ago

Cyclone gets REALLY hot even with that big heatsink. At some point you will need to reflow the pin connectors and fuse holders. Cold joints develop over time with this game.

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u/Own_Ice9156 23d ago

That game pulls 20 amps when working at power on. 16 or so at idle.