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The Vectrex is a vector based video game console that was developed by Western Technologies/Smith Engineering in 1982.

Game & Sound But No Picture

I have a vectrex with game and sound both working but zero picture, no dot in the middle of the screen or anything. The only thing I have done to repair the vectrex was replace a fuse which brought back game & sound function. I am not very tech savvy and this is out of my league, any help is appreciated.

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@siradam as you already know this is a CRT (picture tube) that works with some pretty high and lethal voltages. You do want to make sure that you are utilizing the properly safety precautions before working on this. This "I am not very tech savvy and this is out of my league" is good to know. That means you are aware of needing somebody with some experience to fix that,

This sounds like an issue with the power board. There are multiple fuses that you will need to check. Check the capacitors for bulging and leaking as well. Do a visual inspection of your power board and post some well-focused, large images of that board with your Question. That way we can try and help you out. Adding images to an existing question

Do not poke around this without properly discharging the tube and the power capacitors!

Use the Vectrex Service Manual and start by reading the circuit description starting on page 8. It gives you a better understanding on how it works. Here is a CRT Safety Guide from Apple but it is the same for all CRT's. Use common sense and be careful!

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Sorry, I did not see this until now, but yes I should have mentioned it was properly discharged before tinkering, And now that I think of it when it was discharged (after being turned on and tested awhile before) it did not show any spark, is that a possible clue as to what is wrong with it? I will try to take pictures as soon as I can.

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