Hello
I am in a super panic. A lady is buying a DK for her husband's birthday next week.
I grabbed a dk from the village sight unseen (yes I know) and the description said just needs repair.
I am now unable to deliver the game to her. I do not know what to tell her. I spent her money and now I do not have anything to deliver for what she paid for. I am afraid she is going to feel ripped off when the birthday date arrives.
I was told Arcade Mike can work on this board for a flat rate of $125. I fear he may send it back as none repairable.
Is there a tech out there that can repair this board?
I paid cash in advance for this game and eyeballed it inside a van laying on it's back. I did not do due diligence and take a look inside. We were to meet later at my house after 6pm when I got home from work. The game arrived at 4pm before I got off work.
As I am a hobby electronic repair guy and have worked on games part time since the 1980's I thought how hard could this be? Perhaps a cap kit and some regulators on a power supply?
I opened the game and to my horror I find this game must have been a barn find or stored outside.
Is there any way this board can be repaired in time to make this lady happy?
Sincerly your buying moron who takes faith in the village. thanks you for your input!