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Cary Hardy completes Swords of Fury cabinet restoration, readies playfield work.
Having a second identical Swords of Fury machine nearby significantly expedites restoration by allowing direct comparison of component placement and assembly.
high confidence · Cary explicitly states he can 'just swap out with my machine over there' to confirm placement, saving time versus relying on pictures alone.
The original Gilligan's Island connector on the cabinet harness was unreliable and needed replacement with a new 12-pin connector.
high confidence · Cary describes the connector as 'nasty' and states 'This simply will not do, so we're going to be upgrading to brand new connector and pins.'
Circuit boards had been stored in boxes for approximately seven months before being cleaned and inspected during restoration.
high confidence · Cary states 'taking one board at a time out of the box that they've been in for I don't know seven months or something like that.'
A capacitor needed replacement on one of the back box boards during restoration.
high confidence · Cary confirms 'I know I had to replace the capacitor on this board, so that's all said and done.'
Cary replaced multiple aging electrical components including fuse holders, a ribbon cable, and the power plug to improve reliability.
high confidence · He details installing 'a new ribbon cable,' 'new fuse holders,' and 'a plug that actually has a ground on it' to address deterioration and safety concerns.
“luckily for me for this process I have another Swords of Fury just over there, so little things like this I can just swap out with my machine over there just to make this process a little bit easier.”
Cary Hardy@ 0:58 — Demonstrates the practical value of having reference machines during restoration work.
“This simply will not do, so we're going to be upgrading to brand new connector and pins.”
Cary Hardy@ 3:41 — Shows his quality standards regarding electrical safety and reliability; repeated phrasing indicates a personal principle about what he will accept.
“I've got to get a new fuse holder and everything right here. This is not, I don't like this. That looks bad. It's crit, it's not very sturdy.”
Cary Hardy@ 7:42 — Illustrates his systematic approach to identifying and replacing questionable components to prevent future issues.
“I believe this is all ready... I believe the cabinet is officially done.”
Cary Hardy@ 10:51 — Marks the completion of a major restoration milestone, enabling transition to playfield work.
“You do not want to try to put this on when it's festered with rusting and stuff like that. It won't stick, and then you'll be disappointed.”
Cary Hardy@ 10:00 — Provides practical restoration advice about surface preparation before applying cosmetic upgrades.
community_signal: Cary Hardy demonstrates systematic, detail-oriented restoration methodology: multi-step board cleaning, component-by-component inspection, preventive replacement of questionable parts, and high standards for electrical safety and visual appeal.
high · He refuses substandard electrical connections ('This simply will not do'), proactively replaces components he doesn't trust despite apparent functionality, and emphasizes proper surface preparation before cosmetic upgrades.
product_concern: Multiple electrical components on Swords of Fury exhibited age-related deterioration: corroded connectors, missing fuses, faulty fuse holders, and aging ribbon cables requiring replacement to restore reliability.
high · Cary identifies and replaces the Gilligan's Island connector, adds missing fuses, replaces fuse holders ('This is not, I don't like this. That looks bad'), and upgrades the ribbon cable due to distrust of its condition.
positive(0.75)— Cary displays satisfaction with progress and completion milestones. Minor frustrations with corroded/aged components are quickly resolved with practical solutions. Optimistic tone about readiness for next restoration phase.
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