Problem with Williams Jackpot Stampede Deluxe

[sleepez]

I have a Williams dotmation Jackpot Stampede Deluxe which seems to be working fine. However, parts of the dotmation display are now unreadable. Also, the 5 power led's on the IO board are all lit up (the left side fail led is NOT lit up). What seems to be my problem? All suggestions are appreciated.

[tollguy316]

All 5 LED's should be lit up... the DOT FAIL LED should not be lit up... so everything on that end is fine.   Take a pic of the dot display and post it.  it could be that a few rows of pixels are out.   I have a few extra dot displays available If that's the case.  Good luck, Bill

[knagl]

it could be that a few rows of pixels are out.   I have a few extra dot displays available If that's the case.

That was my initial thought when I read the post.

Sleepez: I've had the pleasure of meeting Bill and buying some items from him -- he's a great guy to work with and will take care of you if you need a new display.   

[tollguy316]

Hey Kevin....  thanks for the endorsement.    .... Kev; I actually ended up keeping one of my dots as the wife had a fit at the thought of losing JACKPOT PARTY.  She said; and I quote" you can get rid of all the other crappy games; but Jackpot Party is the only game I like"   ... end quote.    gotta love wives !!!!   So I still have PALACE of Riches If at some time in the future , you're looking.    Sleepez..... post a pic when you get a chance.   Bill

[knagl]

I only speak the truth, Bill. 

Glad to hear you kept a Dotmation machine.  Despite not playing it often, I don't think I could part with mine. 

[sleepez]

Thanks for the rapid response. I was under the impression that the led's only lit up when there was a problem.  I am a newbie and am glad I was wrong.  I will post pictures of the dotmation display as soon as I get the opportunity. I will be happy if it is only a matter of a few rows of pixels out. Thanks again and look for my pictures later this weekend

Ps- stupid question but how do I enable the option to add attachments such as pictures?

[knagl]

Just press the blue reply button under this post rather than using the quick reply box.

Right below the text area on the full reply page is a place to attach pictures.

[sleepez]

Sorry if this is repeated but I was having trouble posting a photo. Hopefully I have done it correctly and you can see that there are missing parts to the lettering on the display. Thanks for your help

[Neonkiss]

WOW, That's interesting.
Obviously the power supply is good.
When you loose contacts on the dotmation screen entire lines or columns go out.
Yours does not show this patten.
At this point I would suspect data error on the eprom chips in the top box

However I have never seen corrupt data on the top box.

[sleepez]

Can it be fixed, repaired, or replaced???

[tollguy316]

I'd have to agree with Neon... outside of possibly  checking the ribbon cable on the back of the display ( which I doubt).... perhaps replace the 3 top box chips.....Weird;   I've never seen anything like your pic before though   .....   Bill

[brokenticker]

Its the display , its out gassed, Bill tollguy should have some for sale , I had the same thing on a Jackpot party, replaced the display and all is good

[knagl]

I agree with Pete. The display is losing its gas and is failing. It really can't be repaired, but can be easily replaced.

[sleepez]

Thanks for all of your advice. Would be willing to try replacing display. Hopefully that is the problem. Bill, how do I go about purchasing a display from you?
Glenn

[sleepez]

Hello Everyone. Just to let you know that I received my replacement dotmation display from Bill today. After a quick 10 minute replacement, I am glad to report that my problem is solved and back to normal. Thanks to all for your information and input. A special thanks to Bill for his help and swiftly shipping my display. You guys are great and I appreciate all of your help.

[knagl]

Hey hey, fantastic news.  Congratulations on getting your game back up and running the way you wanted it.