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March 22, 2019 @ 11:51 AM UTC mjvotaw updated a repair tip on Dance Dance Revolution

New Tip Contents

Common Screws for Dance Stage: The following list is pulled from the 'Label Locations and Exploded View' section of the DDR US Operator's Manual, but generally these should be nearly identical on most System 573 dance stages. The 'Location' names typically refer to their description in the Operator's Manual.

Note that the quantities are for one dance pad, so you would need to get twice the amount if replacing screws on both pads.

An explanation of some common names and abbreviations:

* SEMS: A screw with a washer pre-attached.
* pan: Shape of the screw head
* Cross: Type of drive, also known as Phillips
* TP: Shape of screw head, a pan head with a slight flange around the edge
* socket cap: Cylindrical head with vertical sides

<table>
<tr> <th>Name</th> <th>Size</th> <th>Quantity</th> <th>Location</th> </tr>
<tr> <td>Screw, cross pan SEMS</td> <td>M3x5</td> <td>4</td> <td>IO PCB</td></tr>
<tr> <td>Screw, cross pan SEMS</td> <td>M4x10</td> <td>5</td> <td>PCB Cover, Grounding</td> </tr>
<tr> <td>screw, cross pan SEMS</td> <td>M4x15</td> <td>32</td> <td>switch stopper</td> </tr>
<tr> <td>Screw, cross pan SEMS</td> <td>M4x20</td> <td>16</td> <td>Lamp Board</td> </tr>
<tr> <td>Screw, cross pan SEMS</td> <td>M5x10</td> <td>16</td> <td>switch frame</td> </tr>
<tr> <td>screw, cross pan SEMS</td> <td>M5x10</td> <td>20</td> <td>support bracket</td> </tr>
<tr> <td>Screw, cross pan SEMS</td> <td>M6x15</td> <td>16</td> <td>Caster</td> </tr>

<tr> <td>Screw, cross TP</td> <td>M4x8</td> <td>48</td> <td>Switch Bracket</td> </tr>

<tr> <td>screw, cross truss</td> <td>M4x10</td> <td>32</td> <td>frame cover</td> </tr>
<tr> <td>screw, cross truss</td> <td>M6x10</td> <td>52</td> <td>Panel bracket</td> </tr>
<tr> <td>screw, cross truss</td> <td>M6x20</td> <td>7</td> <td>stage front plate, connecting tube</td> </tr>
<tr> <td>screw, cross truss</td> <td>M8x20</td> <td>8</td> <td>frame joint</td> </tr>

<tr> <td>Bolt, hex</td> <td>M10x20</td> <td>10</td> <td>Bar frame</td> </tr>
<tr> <td>bolt, hex socket, cap</td> <td>M6x12</td> <td>4</td> <td>Bracket cover</td> </tr>
</table>

Old Tip Contents

Common Screws for Dance Stage: The following list is pulled from the 'Label Locations and Exploded View' section of the DDR US Operator's Manual, but generally these should be nearly identical on most System 573 dance stages. The 'Location' names typically refer to their description in the Operator's Manual.

Note that the quantities are for one dance pad, so you would need to get twice the amount if replacing screws on both pads.

An explanation of some common names and abbreviations:

* SEMS: A screw with a washer pre-attached.
* pan: Shape of the screw head
* Cross: Type of drive, also known as Phillips
* TP: Shape of screw head, a pan head with a slight flange around the edge
* socket cap: Cylindrical head with vertical sides

<table>
<tr> <th>Name</th> <th>Size</th> <th>Quantity</th> <th>Location</th> </tr>
<tr> <td>Screw, cross pan SEMS</td> <td>M3x5</td> <td>4</td> <td>IO PCB</td></tr>
<tr> <td>Screw, cross pan SEMS</td> <td>M4x10</td> <td>5</td> <td>PCB Cover, Grounding</td> </tr>
<tr> <td>screw, cross pan SEMS</td> <td>M4x15</td> <td>32</td> <td>switch stopper</td> </tr>
<tr> <td>Screw, cross pan SEMS</td> <td>M4x20</td> <td>16</td> <td>Lamp Board</td> </tr>
<tr> <td>Screw, cross pan SEMS</td> <td>M5x10</td> <td>16</td> <td>switch frame</td> </tr>
<tr> <td>screw, cross pan SEMS</td> <td>M5x10</td> <td>20</td> <td>support bracket</td> </tr>
<tr> <td>Screw, cross pan SEMS</td> <td>M6x15</td> <td>16</td> <td>Caster</td> </tr>

<tr> <td>Screw, cross TP</td> <td>M4x8</td> <td>48</td> <td>Switch Bracket</td> </tr>

<tr> <td>screw, cross truss</td> <td>M4x10</td> <td>32</td> <td>frame cover</td> </tr>
<tr> <td>screw, cross truss</td> <td>M6x10</td> <td>52</td> <td>Panel bracket</td> </tr>
<tr> <td>screw, cross truss</td> <td>M6x20</td> <td>7</td> <td>stage front plate, connecting tube</td> </tr>
<tr> <td>screw, cross truss</td> <td>M8x20</td> <td>8</td> <td>frame joint</td> </tr>

<tr> <td>Bolt, hex</td> <td>M10x20</td> <td>10</td> <td>Bar frame</td> </tr>
<tr> <td>bolt, hex socket, cap</td> <td>M6x12</td> <td>4</td> <td>Bracket cover</td> </tr>
</table>

March 22, 2019 @ 11:51 AM UTC mjvotaw updated a repair tip on Dance Dance Revolution

New Tip Contents

Common Screws for Dance Stage: The following list is pulled from the 'Label Locations and Exploded View' section of the DDR US Operator's Manual, but generally these should be nearly identical on most System 573 dance stages. The 'Location' names typically refer to their description in the Operator's Manual.

Note that the quantities are for one dance pad, so you would need to get twice the amount if replacing screws on both pads.

An explanation of some common names and abbreviations:

* SEMS: A screw with a washer pre-attached.
* pan: Shape of the screw head
* Cross: Type of drive, also known as Phillips
* TP: Shape of screw head, a pan head with a slight flange around the edge
* socket cap: Cylindrical head with vertical sides

<table>
<tr> <th>Name</th> <th>Size</th> <th>Quantity</th> <th>Location</th> </tr>
<tr> <td>Screw, cross pan SEMS</td> <td>M3x5</td> <td>4</td> <td>IO PCB</td></tr>
<tr> <td>Screw, cross pan SEMS</td> <td>M4x10</td> <td>5</td> <td>PCB Cover, Grounding</td> </tr>
<tr> <td>screw, cross pan SEMS</td> <td>M4x15</td> <td>32</td> <td>switch stopper</td> </tr>
<tr> <td>Screw, cross pan SEMS</td> <td>M4x20</td> <td>16</td> <td>Lamp Board</td> </tr>
<tr> <td>Screw, cross pan SEMS</td> <td>M5x10</td> <td>16</td> <td>switch frame</td> </tr>
<tr> <td>screw, cross pan SEMS</td> <td>M5x10</td> <td>20</td> <td>support bracket</td> </tr>
<tr> <td>Screw, cross pan SEMS</td> <td>M6x15</td> <td>16</td> <td>Caster</td> </tr>

<tr> <td>Screw, cross TP</td> <td>M4x8</td> <td>48</td> <td>Switch Bracket</td> </tr>

<tr> <td>screw, cross truss</td> <td>M4x10</td> <td>32</td> <td>frame cover</td> </tr>
<tr> <td>screw, cross truss</td> <td>M6x10</td> <td>52</td> <td>Panel bracket</td> </tr>
<tr> <td>screw, cross truss</td> <td>M6x20</td> <td>7</td> <td>stage front plate, connecting tube</td> </tr>
<tr> <td>screw, cross truss</td> <td>M8x20</td> <td>8</td> <td>frame joint</td> </tr>

<tr> <td>Bolt, hex</td> <td>M10x20</td> <td>10</td> <td>Bar frame</td> </tr>
<tr> <td>bolt, hex socket, cap</td> <td>M6x12</td> <td>4</td> <td>Bracket cover</td> </tr>
</table>

Old Tip Contents

Common Screws for Dance Stage: <table>
<tr>
<th>Name</th>
<th>Size</th>
<th>Quantity</th>
<th>Location</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Screw, cross pan SEMS</td>
<td>M3x5</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>IO PCB</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Screw, cross pan SEMS</td>
<td>M4x10</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>PCB Cover, Grounding</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Screw, cross pan SEMS</td>
<td>M6x15</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>Caster</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Screw, cross tp</td>
<td>M4x8</td>
<td>48</td>
<td>Switch Bracket</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bolt, hex</td>
<td>M10x20</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>Bar frame</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>bolt, hex socket, cap</td>
<td>M6x12</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>Bracket cover</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Screw, cross pan SEMS</td>
<td>M4x20</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>Lamp Board</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Screw, cross pan SEMS</td>
<td>M5x10</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>switch frame</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>screw, cross truss</td>
<td>M4x10</td>
<td>32</td>
<td>frame cover</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>screw, cross truss</td>
<td>M6x10</td>
<td>52</td>
<td>Panel bracket</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>screw, cross pan SEMS</td>
<td>M5x10</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>support bracket</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>screw, cross truss</td>
<td>M8x20</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>frame joint</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>screw, cross truss</td>
<td>M6x20</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>stage front plate, connecting tube</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>screw, cross pan SEMS</td>
<td>M4x15</td>
<td>32</td>
<td>switch stopper</td>
</tr>
</table>

March 20, 2019 @ 7:20 AM UTC DragonMinded added a repair tip to Dance Dance Revolution

March 20, 2019 @ 7:19 AM UTC DragonMinded updated a repair tip on Dance Dance Revolution

March 20, 2019 @ 7:18 AM UTC DragonMinded updated a repair tip on Dance Dance Revolution

March 20, 2019 @ 7:16 AM UTC DragonMinded updated a repair tip on Dance Dance Revolution

March 12, 2019 @ 5:14 PM UTC mjvotaw removed a repair tip from Dance Dance Revolution

March 12, 2019 @ 5:13 PM UTC mjvotaw updated a repair tip on Dance Dance Revolution

New Tip Contents

Common Screws for Dance Stage: <nowiki>
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</nowiki>

Old Tip Contents

Common Screws for Dance Stage: <nowiki>
<table>
<tr>
<th>Name</th>
<th>Size</th>
<th>Quantity</th>
<th>Location</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Screw, cross pan SEMS</td>
<td>M3x5</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>IO PCB</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Screw, cross pan SEMS</td>
<td>M4x10</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>PCB Cover, Grounding</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Screw, cross pan SEMS</td>
<td>M6x15</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>Caster</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Screw, cross tp</td>
<td>M4x8</td>
<td>48</td>
<td>Switch Bracket</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bolt, hex</td>
<td>M10x20</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>Bar frame</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>bolt, hex socket, cap</td>
<td>M6x12</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>Bracket cover</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Screw, cross pan SEMS</td>
<td>M4x20</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>Lamp Board</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Screw, cross pan SEMS</td>
<td>M5x10</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>switch frame</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>screw, cross truss</td>
<td>M4x10</td>
<td>32</td>
<td>frame cover</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>screw, cross truss</td>
<td>M6x10</td>
<td>52</td>
<td>Panel bracket</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>screw, cross pan SEMS</td>
<td>M5x10</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>support bracket</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>screw, cross truss</td>
<td>M8x20</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>frame joint</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>screw, cross truss</td>
<td>M6x20</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>stage front plate, connecting tube</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>screw, cross pan SEMS</td>
<td>M4x15</td>
<td>32</td>
<td>switch stopper</td>
</tr>
</table>
</nowiki>

March 12, 2019 @ 5:13 PM UTC mjvotaw updated a repair tip on Dance Dance Revolution

New Tip Contents

Common Screws for Dance Stage: <nowiki>
<table>
<tr>
<th>Name</th>
<th>Size</th>
<th>Quantity</th>
<th>Location</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Screw, cross pan SEMS</td>
<td>M3x5</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>IO PCB</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Screw, cross pan SEMS</td>
<td>M4x10</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>PCB Cover, Grounding</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Screw, cross pan SEMS</td>
<td>M6x15</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>Caster</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Screw, cross tp</td>
<td>M4x8</td>
<td>48</td>
<td>Switch Bracket</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bolt, hex</td>
<td>M10x20</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>Bar frame</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>bolt, hex socket, cap</td>
<td>M6x12</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>Bracket cover</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Screw, cross pan SEMS</td>
<td>M4x20</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>Lamp Board</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Screw, cross pan SEMS</td>
<td>M5x10</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>switch frame</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>screw, cross truss</td>
<td>M4x10</td>
<td>32</td>
<td>frame cover</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>screw, cross truss</td>
<td>M6x10</td>
<td>52</td>
<td>Panel bracket</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>screw, cross pan SEMS</td>
<td>M5x10</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>support bracket</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>screw, cross truss</td>
<td>M8x20</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>frame joint</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>screw, cross truss</td>
<td>M6x20</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>stage front plate, connecting tube</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>screw, cross pan SEMS</td>
<td>M4x15</td>
<td>32</td>
<td>switch stopper</td>
</tr>
</table>
</nowiki>

Old Tip Contents

Common Screws for Dance Stage: <table>
<tr>
<th>Name</th>
<th>Size</th>
<th>Quantity</th>
<th>Location</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Screw, cross pan SEMS</td>
<td>M3x5</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>IO PCB</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Screw, cross pan SEMS</td>
<td>M4x10</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>PCB Cover, Grounding</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Screw, cross pan SEMS</td>
<td>M6x15</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>Caster</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Screw, cross tp</td>
<td>M4x8</td>
<td>48</td>
<td>Switch Bracket</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bolt, hex</td>
<td>M10x20</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>Bar frame</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>bolt, hex socket, cap</td>
<td>M6x12</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>Bracket cover</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Screw, cross pan SEMS</td>
<td>M4x20</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>Lamp Board</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Screw, cross pan SEMS</td>
<td>M5x10</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>switch frame</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>screw, cross truss</td>
<td>M4x10</td>
<td>32</td>
<td>frame cover</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>screw, cross truss</td>
<td>M6x10</td>
<td>52</td>
<td>Panel bracket</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>screw, cross pan SEMS</td>
<td>M5x10</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>support bracket</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>screw, cross truss</td>
<td>M8x20</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>frame joint</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>screw, cross truss</td>
<td>M6x20</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>stage front plate, connecting tube</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>screw, cross pan SEMS</td>
<td>M4x15</td>
<td>32</td>
<td>switch stopper</td>
</tr>
</table>

March 12, 2019 @ 5:12 PM UTC mjvotaw added a repair tip to Dance Dance Revolution

March 12, 2019 @ 5:06 PM UTC mjvotaw removed a repair tip from Dance Dance Revolution

March 12, 2019 @ 5:05 PM UTC mjvotaw updated a repair tip on Dance Dance Revolution

New Tip Contents

Common Screws for Dance Stage: <pre>
Name Size Quantity Location 
Screw, cross pan SEMS M3x5 4 IO PCB 
Screw, cross pan SEMS M4x10 5 PCB Cover, Grounding 
Screw, cross pan SEMS M6x15 16 Caster 
Screw, cross tp M4x8 48 Switch Bracket 
Bolt, hex M10x20 10 Bar frame 
bolt, hex socket, cap M6x12 4 Bracket cover 
Screw, cross pan SEMS M4x20 16 Lamp Board 
Screw, cross pan SEMS M5x10 16 switch frame 
screw, cross truss M4x10 32 frame cover 
screw, cross truss M6x10 52 Panel bracket 
screw, cross pan SEMS M5x10 20 support bracket 
screw, cross truss M8x20 8 frame joint 
screw, cross truss M6x20 7 stage front plate, connecting tube 
screw, cross pan SEMS M4x15 32 switch stopper 
</pre>

Old Tip Contents

Common Screws for Dance Stage: <pre>
Name Size Quantity Location
Screw, cross pan SEMS M3x5 4 IO PCB
Screw, cross pan SEMS M4x10 5 PCB Cover, Grounding
Screw, cross pan SEMS M6x15 16 Caster
Screw, cross tp M4x8 48 Switch Bracket
Bolt, hex M10x20 10 Bar frame
bolt, hex socket, cap M6x12 4 Bracket cover
Screw, cross pan SEMS M4x20 16 Lamp Board
Screw, cross pan SEMS M5x10 16 switch frame
screw, cross truss M4x10 32 frame cover
screw, cross truss M6x10 52 Panel bracket
screw, cross pan SEMS M5x10 20 support bracket
screw, cross truss M8x20 8 frame joint
screw, cross truss M6x20 7 stage front plate, connecting tube
screw, cross pan SEMS M4x15 32 switch stopper
</pre>

March 12, 2019 @ 5:04 PM UTC mjvotaw added a repair tip to Dance Dance Revolution

March 12, 2019 @ 3:30 AM UTC mjvotaw removed a repair tip from Dance Dance Revolution

March 12, 2019 @ 3:30 AM UTC mjvotaw updated a repair tip on Dance Dance Revolution

New Tip Contents

Common Screws for Dance Stage: The following list is pulled from the DDR US Operator's Manual, but generally these should be nearly identical on most System 573 dance stages.

Note that the quantities are for one dance pad, so you would need to get twice the amount if replacing screws on both pads.

An explanation of some common names and abbreviations:

* SEMS: A screw with a washer pre-attached
* pan: Shape of the screw head
* Cross: Type of drive, also known as Phillips
* TP: Shape of screw head, a pan head with a slight flange around the edge
* socket cap: Cylindrical head with vertical sides

<table>
Name Size Quantity Location
Screw, cross pan SEMS M3x5 4 IO PCB
Screw, cross pan SEMS M4x10 5 PCB Cover, Grounding
Screw, cross pan SEMS M6x15 16 Caster
Screw, cross tp M4x8 48 Switch Bracket
Bolt, hex M10x20 10 Bar frame
bolt, hex socket, cap M6x12 4 Bracket cover
Screw, cross pan SEMS M4x20 16 Lamp Board
Screw, cross pan SEMS M5x10 16 switch frame
screw, cross truss M4x10 32 frame cover
screw, cross truss M6x10 52 Panel bracket
screw, cross pan SEMS M5x10 20 support bracket
screw, cross truss M8x20 8 frame joint
screw, cross truss M6x20 7 stage front plate, connecting tube
screw, cross pan SEMS M4x15 32 switch stopper
</pre>
</table>

Old Tip Contents

Common Screws for Dance Stage: The following list is pulled from the DDR US Operator's Manual, but generally these should be nearly identical on most System 573 dance stages.

Note that the quantities are for one dance pad, so you would need to get twice the amount if replacing screws on both pads.

An explanation of some common names and abbreviations:

* SEMS: A screw with a washer pre-attached
* pan: Shape of the screw head
* Cross: Type of drive, also known as Phillips
* TP: Shape of screw head, a pan head with a slight flange around the edge
* socket cap: Cylindrical head with vertical sides

<pre>
Name Size Quantity Location
Screw, cross pan SEMS M3x5 4 IO PCB
Screw, cross pan SEMS M4x10 5 PCB Cover, Grounding
Screw, cross pan SEMS M6x15 16 Caster
Screw, cross tp M4x8 48 Switch Bracket
Bolt, hex M10x20 10 Bar frame
bolt, hex socket, cap M6x12 4 Bracket cover
Screw, cross pan SEMS M4x20 16 Lamp Board
Screw, cross pan SEMS M5x10 16 switch frame
screw, cross truss M4x10 32 frame cover
screw, cross truss M6x10 52 Panel bracket
screw, cross pan SEMS M5x10 20 support bracket
screw, cross truss M8x20 8 frame joint
screw, cross truss M6x20 7 stage front plate, connecting tube
screw, cross pan SEMS M4x15 32 switch stopper
</pre>

March 12, 2019 @ 3:30 AM UTC mjvotaw updated a repair tip on Dance Dance Revolution

New Tip Contents

Common Screws for Dance Stage: The following list is pulled from the DDR US Operator's Manual, but generally these should be nearly identical on most System 573 dance stages.

Note that the quantities are for one dance pad, so you would need to get twice the amount if replacing screws on both pads.

An explanation of some common names and abbreviations:

* SEMS: A screw with a washer pre-attached
* pan: Shape of the screw head
* Cross: Type of drive, also known as Phillips
* TP: Shape of screw head, a pan head with a slight flange around the edge
* socket cap: Cylindrical head with vertical sides

<pre>
Name Size Quantity Location
Screw, cross pan SEMS M3x5 4 IO PCB
Screw, cross pan SEMS M4x10 5 PCB Cover, Grounding
Screw, cross pan SEMS M6x15 16 Caster
Screw, cross tp M4x8 48 Switch Bracket
Bolt, hex M10x20 10 Bar frame
bolt, hex socket, cap M6x12 4 Bracket cover
Screw, cross pan SEMS M4x20 16 Lamp Board
Screw, cross pan SEMS M5x10 16 switch frame
screw, cross truss M4x10 32 frame cover
screw, cross truss M6x10 52 Panel bracket
screw, cross pan SEMS M5x10 20 support bracket
screw, cross truss M8x20 8 frame joint
screw, cross truss M6x20 7 stage front plate, connecting tube
screw, cross pan SEMS M4x15 32 switch stopper
</pre>

Old Tip Contents

Common Screws for Dance Stage: The following list is pulled from the DDR US Operator's Manual, but generally these should be nearly identical on most System 573 dance stages.

Note that the quantities are for one dance pad, so you would need to get twice the amount if replacing screws on both pads.

An explanation of some common names and abbreviations:

* SEMS: A screw with a washer pre-attached
* pan: Shape of the screw head
* Cross: Type of drive, also known as Phillips
* TP: Shape of screw head, a pan head with a slight flange around the edge
* socket cap: Cylindrical head with vertical sides

Name Size Quantity Location
Screw, cross pan SEMS M3x5 4 IO PCB
Screw, cross pan SEMS M4x10 5 PCB Cover, Grounding
Screw, cross pan SEMS M6x15 16 Caster
Screw, cross tp M4x8 48 Switch Bracket
Bolt, hex M10x20 10 Bar frame
bolt, hex socket, cap M6x12 4 Bracket cover
Screw, cross pan SEMS M4x20 16 Lamp Board
Screw, cross pan SEMS M5x10 16 switch frame
screw, cross truss M4x10 32 frame cover
screw, cross truss M6x10 52 Panel bracket
screw, cross pan SEMS M5x10 20 support bracket
screw, cross truss M8x20 8 frame joint
screw, cross truss M6x20 7 stage front plate, connecting tube
screw, cross pan SEMS M4x15 32 switch stopper

March 12, 2019 @ 3:30 AM UTC mjvotaw updated a repair tip on Dance Dance Revolution

New Tip Contents

Common Screws for Dance Stage: The following list is pulled from the DDR US Operator's Manual, but generally these should be nearly identical on most System 573 dance stages.

Note that the quantities are for one dance pad, so you would need to get twice the amount if replacing screws on both pads.

An explanation of some common names and abbreviations:

* SEMS: A screw with a washer pre-attached
* pan: Shape of the screw head
* Cross: Type of drive, also known as Phillips
* TP: Shape of screw head, a pan head with a slight flange around the edge
* socket cap: Cylindrical head with vertical sides

Name Size Quantity Location
Screw, cross pan SEMS M3x5 4 IO PCB
Screw, cross pan SEMS M4x10 5 PCB Cover, Grounding
Screw, cross pan SEMS M6x15 16 Caster
Screw, cross tp M4x8 48 Switch Bracket
Bolt, hex M10x20 10 Bar frame
bolt, hex socket, cap M6x12 4 Bracket cover
Screw, cross pan SEMS M4x20 16 Lamp Board
Screw, cross pan SEMS M5x10 16 switch frame
screw, cross truss M4x10 32 frame cover
screw, cross truss M6x10 52 Panel bracket
screw, cross pan SEMS M5x10 20 support bracket
screw, cross truss M8x20 8 frame joint
screw, cross truss M6x20 7 stage front plate, connecting tube
screw, cross pan SEMS M4x15 32 switch stopper

Old Tip Contents

Common Screws for Dance Stage: The following list is pulled from the DDR US Operator's Manual, but generally these should be nearly identical on most System 573 dance stages.

Note that the quantities are for one dance pad, so you would need to get twice the amount if replacing screws on both pads.

An explanation of some common names and abbreviations:

* SEMS: A screw with a washer pre-attached
* pan: Shape of the screw head
* Cross: Type of drive, also known as Phillips
* TP: Shape of screw head, a pan head with a slight flange around the edge
* socket cap: Cylindrical head with vertical sides

{| class="wikitable"
! Name
! Size
! Quantity
! Location
|-
| Screw, cross pan SEMS
| M3x5
| 4
| IO PCB
|-
| Screw, cross pan SEMS
| M4x10
| 5
| PCB Cover, Grounding
|-
| Screw, cross pan SEMS
| M6x15
| 16
| Caster
|-
| Screw, cross tp
| M4x8
| 48
| Switch Bracket
|-
| Bolt, hex
| M10x20
| 10
| Bar frame
|-
| bolt, hex socket, cap
| M6x12
| 4
| Bracket cover
|-
| Screw, cross pan SEMS
| M4x20
| 16
| Lamp Board
|-
| Screw, cross pan SEMS
| M5x10
| 16
| switch frame
|-
| screw, cross truss
| M4x10
| 32
| frame cover
|-
| screw, cross truss
| M6x10
| 52
| Panel bracket
|-
| screw, cross pan SEMS
| M5x10
| 20
| support bracket
|-
| screw, cross truss
| M8x20
| 8
| frame joint
|-
| screw, cross truss
| M6x20
| 7
| stage front plate, connecting tube
|-
| screw, cross pan SEMS
| M4x15
| 32
| switch stopper
|}

March 12, 2019 @ 3:29 AM UTC mjvotaw added a repair tip to Dance Dance Revolution

March 12, 2019 @ 3:25 AM UTC mjvotaw removed a repair tip from Dance Dance Revolution

Old Tip Contents

Common Screws for Dance Stage: The following list is pulled from the DDR US Operator's Manual, but generally these should be nearly identical on most System 573 dance stages.

Note that the quantities are for one dance pad, so you would need to get twice the amount if replacing screws on both pads.

An explanation of some common names and abbreviations:

* SEMS: A screw with a washer pre-attached
* pan: Shape of the screw head
* Cross: Type of drive, also known as Phillips
* TP: Shape of screw head, a pan head with a slight flange around the edge
* socket cap: Cylindrical head with vertical sides

<table>
<tr>
<th>Name</th>
<th>Size</th>
<th>Quantity</th>
<th>Location</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Screw, cross pan SEMS</td>
<td>M3x5</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>IO PCB</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Screw, cross pan SEMS</td>
<td>M4x10</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>PCB Cover, Grounding</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Screw, cross pan SEMS</td>
<td>M6x15</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>Caster</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Screw, cross tp</td>
<td>M4x8</td>
<td>48</td>
<td>Switch Bracket</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bolt, hex</td>
<td>M10x20</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>Bar frame</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>bolt, hex socket, cap</td>
<td>M6x12</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>Bracket cover</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Screw, cross pan SEMS</td>
<td>M4x20</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>Lamp Board</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Screw, cross pan SEMS</td>
<td>M5x10</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>switch frame</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>screw, cross truss</td>
<td>M4x10</td>
<td>32</td>
<td>frame cover</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>screw, cross truss</td>
<td>M6x10</td>
<td>52</td>
<td>Panel bracket</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>screw, cross pan SEMS</td>
<td>M5x10</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>support bracket</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>screw, cross truss</td>
<td>M8x20</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>frame joint</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>screw, cross truss</td>
<td>M6x20</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>stage front plate, connecting tube</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>screw, cross pan SEMS</td>
<td>M4x15</td>
<td>32</td>
<td>switch stopper</td>
</tr>
</table>

March 12, 2019 @ 3:25 AM UTC mjvotaw added a repair tip to Dance Dance Revolution

Original Tip Contents

Common Screws for Dance Stage: The following list is pulled from the DDR US Operator's Manual, but generally these should be nearly identical on most System 573 dance stages.

Note that the quantities are for one dance pad, so you would need to get twice the amount if replacing screws on both pads.

An explanation of some common names and abbreviations:

* SEMS: A screw with a washer pre-attached
* pan: Shape of the screw head
* Cross: Type of drive, also known as Phillips
* TP: Shape of screw head, a pan head with a slight flange around the edge
* socket cap: Cylindrical head with vertical sides

<table>
<tr>
<th>Name</th>
<th>Size</th>
<th>Quantity</th>
<th>Location</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Screw, cross pan SEMS</td>
<td>M3x5</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>IO PCB</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Screw, cross pan SEMS</td>
<td>M4x10</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>PCB Cover, Grounding</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Screw, cross pan SEMS</td>
<td>M6x15</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>Caster</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Screw, cross tp</td>
<td>M4x8</td>
<td>48</td>
<td>Switch Bracket</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bolt, hex</td>
<td>M10x20</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>Bar frame</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>bolt, hex socket, cap</td>
<td>M6x12</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>Bracket cover</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Screw, cross pan SEMS</td>
<td>M4x20</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>Lamp Board</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Screw, cross pan SEMS</td>
<td>M5x10</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>switch frame</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>screw, cross truss</td>
<td>M4x10</td>
<td>32</td>
<td>frame cover</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>screw, cross truss</td>
<td>M6x10</td>
<td>52</td>
<td>Panel bracket</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>screw, cross pan SEMS</td>
<td>M5x10</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>support bracket</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>screw, cross truss</td>
<td>M8x20</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>frame joint</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>screw, cross truss</td>
<td>M6x20</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>stage front plate, connecting tube</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>screw, cross pan SEMS</td>
<td>M4x15</td>
<td>32</td>
<td>switch stopper</td>
</tr>
</table>

March 5, 2019 @ 7:35 PM UTC mjvotaw added a link between Dance Dance Revolution and DDR-Style Floor Switch Receptacle Housing (YLR-02V)

March 5, 2019 @ 7:18 PM UTC mjvotaw added a link between Dance Dance Revolution and DDR-Style Floor Switch plug housing (YLP-02V)

October 18, 2018 @ 6:38 PM UTC GRIM657 updated the link between Dance Dance Revolution and Bemani PC (ADE-704A)

October 18, 2018 @ 6:37 PM UTC GRIM657 added a link between Dance Dance Revolution and Bemani PC (ADE-704A)

August 2, 2018 @ 6:27 PM UTC tman67234 added a repair tip to Dance Dance Revolution

July 8, 2018 @ 1:57 AM UTC mjvotaw added a manual named "ddr_us_operators_manual" to Dance Dance Revolution

July 8, 2018 @ 1:57 AM UTC mjvotaw removed a manual named "DDR USA Operators Manual" from Dance Dance Revolution

July 6, 2018 @ 5:33 PM UTC mjvotaw renamed a manual from "ddr_us_operators_manual" to "DDR USA Operators Manual" on Dance Dance Revolution

July 6, 2018 @ 5:33 PM UTC mjvotaw added a manual named "ddr_us_operators_manual" to Dance Dance Revolution

June 11, 2016 @ 7:47 AM UTC DragonMinded updated a repair tip on Dance Dance Revolution

New Tip Contents

Cabinet Power Supply Replacement: The power supply in a black JP DDR cabinet is very finicky if you go to replace it. In the above 1st Mix manual, on page 58 you can see an exploded view of the PSU box. Basically it contains a fuse, some AC distribution and four individual PSUs powering various pieces of the cabinet. In the original configuration, all four PSUs are isolated from earth ground and have their own DC grounds. Three of them supply 12V to various parts of the cabinet and one supplies 5V to the JAMMA edge connector.

As specified in the manual, the top PSU boards are a 5V 30W DC power supply and a 12V 50W DC power supply. The bottom PSU boards are twin 12V 150W power supplies. In order for various game boards to function correctly (especially Bemani PC mixes), each PSU '''needs''' to be electrically isolated from the others and earth ground. Do '''not''' connect the earth ground (FG) of any of the PSUs to the earth ground cables inside the PSU box. This means you can't cut corners and replace multiple PSUs with one beefier one, as it would tie the grounds together for those circuits. Also, make sure that they are isolated from each other and the metal PSU box by using mounting tape or electrical tape, as the metal casing is connected to earth ground. When swapping out the individual PSU boards, you can test to make sure you haven't inadvertently connected one of the PSUs to earth ground by testing for continuity between the FG terminal and the metal side of the PSU box itself. Make sure the FG terminals on each PSU has no continuity with another PSU or the PSU box, and make sure the GND terminals on each PSU have no continuity with other PSUs.

If you neglect to ensure that each PSU is isolated from earth ground as well as has its own DC ground not connected to any other PSU, you will notice strange behavior with X kits (Bemani PC). Your monitor won't sync properly, the stage lights and start button lights won't go out all the way when flashing off, and there will be an extremely loud buzz on the speakers. Even if you leave the FG terminals empty, but let the PSUs rest directly on the metal PSU box itself, you will see occasional issues when lights turn off. Essentially the X kit expects each PSU to be floating relative to the others, and any connection to earth ground on any of them creates a loop in the cabinet that throws off the P3IO inside the X kit.

Old Tip Contents

Cabinet Power Supply Replacement: The power supply in a black JP DDR cabinet is very finicky if you go to replace it. In the above 1st Mix manual, on page 58 you can see an exploded view of the PSU box. Basically it contains a fuse, some AC distribution and four individual PSUs powering various pieces of the cabinet. In the original configuration, all four PSUs are isolated from earth ground and have their own DC grounds. Three of them supply 12V to various parts of the cabinet and one supplies 5V to the JAMMA edge connector.

As specified in the manual, the top PSU boards are a 5V 30W DC power supply and a 12V 50W DC power supply. The bottom PSU boards are twin 12V 150W power supplies. In order for various game boards to function correctly (especially Bemani PC mixes), each PSU '''needs''' to be electrically isolated from the others and earth ground. Do '''not''' connect the earth ground (FG) of any of the PSUs to the earth ground cables inside the PSU box. This means you can't cut corners and replace multiple PSUs with one beefier one, as it would tie the grounds together for those circuits. Also, make sure that they are isolated from each other and the metal PSU box by using mounting tape or electrical tape, as the metal casing is connected to earth ground. When swapping out the individual PSU boards, you can test to make sure you haven't inadvertently connected one of the PSUs to earth ground by testing for continuity between the FG terminal and the metal side of the PSU box itself. Make sure the FG terminals on each PSU has no continuity with another PSU or the PSU box, and make sure the GND terminals on each PSU have no continuity with other PSUs.

If you neglect to ensure that each PSU is isolated from earth ground as well as has its own DC ground not connected to any other PSU, you will notice strange behavior with X kits (Bemani PC). Your monitor won't sync properly, the stage lights and start button lights won't go out all the way when flashing off, and there will be an extremely loud buzz on the speakers. Essentially the X kit expects each PSU to be floating relative to the others, and any connection to earth ground on any of them creates a loop in the cabinet that throws off the P3IO inside the X kit.

June 11, 2016 @ 7:46 AM UTC DragonMinded updated a repair tip on Dance Dance Revolution

New Tip Contents

Cabinet Power Supply Replacement: The power supply in a black JP DDR cabinet is very finicky if you go to replace it. In the above 1st Mix manual, on page 58 you can see an exploded view of the PSU box. Basically it contains a fuse, some AC distribution and four individual PSUs powering various pieces of the cabinet. In the original configuration, all four PSUs are isolated from earth ground and have their own DC grounds. Three of them supply 12V to various parts of the cabinet and one supplies 5V to the JAMMA edge connector.

As specified in the manual, the top PSU boards are a 5V 30W DC power supply and a 12V 50W DC power supply. The bottom PSU boards are twin 12V 150W power supplies. In order for various game boards to function correctly (especially Bemani PC mixes), each PSU '''needs''' to be electrically isolated from the others and earth ground. Do '''not''' connect the earth ground (FG) of any of the PSUs to the earth ground cables inside the PSU box. This means you can't cut corners and replace multiple PSUs with one beefier one, as it would tie the grounds together for those circuits. Also, make sure that they are isolated from each other and the metal PSU box by using mounting tape or electrical tape, as the metal casing is connected to earth ground. When swapping out the individual PSU boards, you can test to make sure you haven't inadvertently connected one of the PSUs to earth ground by testing for continuity between the FG terminal and the metal side of the PSU box itself. Make sure the FG terminals on each PSU has no continuity with another PSU or the PSU box, and make sure the GND terminals on each PSU have no continuity with other PSUs.

If you neglect to ensure that each PSU is isolated from earth ground as well as has its own DC ground not connected to any other PSU, you will notice strange behavior with X kits (Bemani PC). Your monitor won't sync properly, the stage lights and start button lights won't go out all the way when flashing off, and there will be an extremely loud buzz on the speakers. Essentially the X kit expects each PSU to be floating relative to the others, and any connection to earth ground on any of them creates a loop in the cabinet that throws off the P3IO inside the X kit.

Old Tip Contents

Cabinet Power Supply Replacement: The power supply in a black JP DDR cabinet is very finicky if you go to replace it. In the above 1st Mix manual, on page 58 you can see an exploded view of the PSU box. Basically it contains a fuse, some AC distribution and four individual PSUs powering various pieces of the cabinet. In the original configuration, all four PSUs are isolated from earth ground and have their own DC grounds. Three of them supply 12V to various parts of the cabinet and one supplies 5V to the JAMMA edge connector.

As specified in the manual, the top PSU boards are a 5V 30W DC power supply and a 12V 50W DC power supply. The bottom PSU boards are twin 12V 150W power supplies. In order for various game boards to function correctly (especially Bemani PC mixes), each PSU '''needs''' to be electrically isolated from the others and earth ground. Do '''not''' connect the earth ground (FG) of any of the PSUs to the earth ground cables inside the PSU box. Also, make sure that they are isolated from each other by using mounting tape or electrical tape, as the metal casing is connected to earth ground. When swapping out the individual PSU boards, you can test to make sure you haven't inadvertently connected one of the PSUs to earth ground by testing for continuity between the FG terminal and the metal side of the PSU box itself.

If you neglect to ensure that each PSU is isolated from earth ground as well as has its own DC ground not connected to any other PSU, you will notice strange behavior with X kits (Bemani PC). Your monitor won't sync properly, the stage lights and start button lights won't go out all the way when flashing off, and there will be an extremely loud buzz on the speakers. Essentially the X kit expects each PSU to be floating relative to the others, and any connection to earth ground on any of them creates a loop in the cabinet that throws off the P3IO inside the X kit.

June 11, 2016 @ 7:43 AM UTC DragonMinded updated a repair tip on Dance Dance Revolution

New Tip Contents

Cabinet Power Supply Replacement: The power supply in a black JP DDR cabinet is very finicky if you go to replace it. In the above 1st Mix manual, on page 58 you can see an exploded view of the PSU box. Basically it contains a fuse, some AC distribution and four individual PSUs powering various pieces of the cabinet. In the original configuration, all four PSUs are isolated from earth ground and have their own DC grounds. Three of them supply 12V to various parts of the cabinet and one supplies 5V to the JAMMA edge connector.

As specified in the manual, the top PSU boards are a 5V 30W DC power supply and a 12V 50W DC power supply. The bottom PSU boards are twin 12V 150W power supplies. In order for various game boards to function correctly (especially Bemani PC mixes), each PSU '''needs''' to be electrically isolated from the others and earth ground. Do '''not''' connect the earth ground (FG) of any of the PSUs to the earth ground cables inside the PSU box. Also, make sure that they are isolated from each other by using mounting tape or electrical tape, as the metal casing is connected to earth ground. When swapping out the individual PSU boards, you can test to make sure you haven't inadvertently connected one of the PSUs to earth ground by testing for continuity between the FG terminal and the metal side of the PSU box itself.

If you neglect to ensure that each PSU is isolated from earth ground as well as has its own DC ground not connected to any other PSU, you will notice strange behavior with X kits (Bemani PC). Your monitor won't sync properly, the stage lights and start button lights won't go out all the way when flashing off, and there will be an extremely loud buzz on the speakers. Essentially the X kit expects each PSU to be floating relative to the others, and any connection to earth ground on any of them creates a loop in the cabinet that throws off the P3IO inside the X kit.

Old Tip Contents

Cabinet Power Supply Replacement: The power supply in a black JP DDR cabinet is very finicky if you go to replace it. In the above 1st Mix manual, on page 58 you can see an exploded view of the PSU box. Basically it is a fusebox, some AC distribution and four individual PSUs powering various pieces of the cabinet. In the original configuration, all four PSUs are isolated from earth ground and have their own DC grounds. Three of them supply 12V to various parts of the cabinet and one supplies 5V to the JAMMA edge connector.

As specified in the manual, the top PSU boards are a 5V 30W DC power supply and a 12V 50W DC power supply. The bottom PSU boards are twin 12V 150W power supplies. In order for various game boards to function correctly (especially Bemani PC mixes), each PSU '''needs''' to be electrically isolated from the others and earth ground. Do '''not''' connect the earth ground (FG) of any of the PSUs to the earth ground cables inside the PSU box. Also, make sure that they are isolated from each other by using mounting tape or electrical tape, as the metal casing is connected to earth ground. When swapping out the individual PSU boards, you can test to make sure you haven't inadvertently connected one of the PSUs to earth ground by testing for continuity between the FG terminal and the metal side of the PSU box itself.

If you neglect to ensure that each PSU is isolated from earth ground as well as has its own DC ground not connected to any other PSU, you will notice strange behavior with X kits (Bemani PC). Your monitor won't sync properly, the stage lights and start button lights won't go out all the way when flashing off, and there will be an extremely loud buzz on the speakers. Essentially the X kit expects each PSU to be floating relative to the others, and any connection to earth ground on any of them creates a loop in the cabinet that throws off the P3IO inside the X kit.

June 11, 2016 @ 7:43 AM UTC DragonMinded updated a repair tip on Dance Dance Revolution

New Tip Contents

Cabinet Power Supply Replacement: The power supply in a black JP DDR cabinet is very finicky if you go to replace it. In the above 1st Mix manual, on page 58 you can see an exploded view of the PSU box. Basically it is a fusebox, some AC distribution and four individual PSUs powering various pieces of the cabinet. In the original configuration, all four PSUs are isolated from earth ground and have their own DC grounds. Three of them supply 12V to various parts of the cabinet and one supplies 5V to the JAMMA edge connector.

As specified in the manual, the top PSU boards are a 5V 30W DC power supply and a 12V 50W DC power supply. The bottom PSU boards are twin 12V 150W power supplies. In order for various game boards to function correctly (especially Bemani PC mixes), each PSU '''needs''' to be electrically isolated from the others and earth ground. Do '''not''' connect the earth ground (FG) of any of the PSUs to the earth ground cables inside the PSU box. Also, make sure that they are isolated from each other by using mounting tape or electrical tape, as the metal casing is connected to earth ground. When swapping out the individual PSU boards, you can test to make sure you haven't inadvertently connected one of the PSUs to earth ground by testing for continuity between the FG terminal and the metal side of the PSU box itself.

If you neglect to ensure that each PSU is isolated from earth ground as well as has its own DC ground not connected to any other PSU, you will notice strange behavior with X kits (Bemani PC). Your monitor won't sync properly, the stage lights and start button lights won't go out all the way when flashing off, and there will be an extremely loud buzz on the speakers. Essentially the X kit expects each PSU to be floating relative to the others, and any connection to earth ground on any of them creates a loop in the cabinet that throws off the P3IO inside the X kit.

Old Tip Contents

Cabinet Power Supply Replacement: The power supply in a black JP DDR cabinet is very finicky if you go to replace it. In the above 1st Mix manual, on page 58 you can see an exploded view of the PSU. Basically it is a fusebox, some AC distribution and four individual PSUs powering various pieces of the cabinet. In the original configuration, all four PSUs are isolated from earth ground and have their own DC grounds. Three of them supply 12V to various parts of the cabinet and one supplies 5V to the JAMMA edge connector.

As specified in the manual, the top PSU boards are a 5V 30W DC power supply and a 12V 50W DC power supply. The bottom PSU boards are twin 12V 150W power supplies. In order for various game boards to function correctly (especially Bemani PC mixes), each PSU '''needs''' to be electrically isolated from the others and earth ground. Do '''not''' connect the earth ground (FG) of any of the PSUs to the earth ground cables inside the PSU box. Also, make sure that they are isolated from each other by using mounting tape or electrical tape, as the metal casing is connected to earth ground. When swapping out the individual PSU boards, you can test to make sure you haven't inadvertently connected one of the PSUs to earth ground by testing for continuity between the FG terminal and the metal side of the PSU box itself.

If you neglect to ensure that each PSU is isolated from earth ground as well as has its own DC ground not connected to any other PSU, you will notice strange behavior with X kits (Bemani PC). Your monitor won't sync properly, the stage lights and start button lights won't go out all the way when flashing off, and there will be an extremely loud buzz on the speakers. Essentially the X kit expects each PSU to be floating relative to the others, and any connection to earth ground on any of them creates a loop in the cabinet that throws off the P3IO inside the X kit.

June 11, 2016 @ 7:43 AM UTC DragonMinded added a repair tip to Dance Dance Revolution

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Cabinet Power Supply Replacement: The power supply in a black JP DDR cabinet is very finicky if you go to replace it. In the above 1st Mix manual, on page 58 you can see an exploded view of the PSU. Basically it is a fusebox, some AC distribution and four individual PSUs powering various pieces of the cabinet. In the original configuration, all four PSUs are isolated from earth ground and have their own DC grounds. Three of them supply 12V to various parts of the cabinet and one supplies 5V to the JAMMA edge connector.

As specified in the manual, the top PSU boards are a 5V 30W DC power supply and a 12V 50W DC power supply. The bottom PSU boards are twin 12V 150W power supplies. In order for various game boards to function correctly (especially Bemani PC mixes), each PSU '''needs''' to be electrically isolated from the others and earth ground. Do '''not''' connect the earth ground (FG) of any of the PSUs to the earth ground cables inside the PSU box. Also, make sure that they are isolated from each other by using mounting tape or electrical tape, as the metal casing is connected to earth ground. When swapping out the individual PSU boards, you can test to make sure you haven't inadvertently connected one of the PSUs to earth ground by testing for continuity between the FG terminal and the metal side of the PSU box itself.

If you neglect to ensure that each PSU is isolated from earth ground as well as has its own DC ground not connected to any other PSU, you will notice strange behavior with X kits (Bemani PC). Your monitor won't sync properly, the stage lights and start button lights won't go out all the way when flashing off, and there will be an extremely loud buzz on the speakers. Essentially the X kit expects each PSU to be floating relative to the others, and any connection to earth ground on any of them creates a loop in the cabinet that throws off the P3IO inside the X kit.

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Always Held Buttons: If some of the buttons on the stage are always held (usually up and right) on a particular pad, then your stage IO board is either disconnected or otherwise broken. They can be found in the front section of the stage next to the pink up arrow on both sides, closest to center. A side symptom of a stage IO board becoming faulty is if the operator menu shows all four sensors registering at once regardless of which sensor for a particular arrow is pushed

If the arrows are still operational otherwise and you wish to bypass the stage IO board, unplug it from the 573 in the back of the cabinet and bridge pins 1 and 6 on the connector to hold the stage IO board in reset. On a Japanese cabinet that should be the black and white wires on the connector.

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Always Held Buttons: If some of the buttons on the stage are always held (usually up and right) on a particular pad, then your stage IO board is either disconnected or otherwise broken. They can be found in the front section of the stage next to the pink up arrow on both sides, closest to center. A side symptom of a stage IO board becoming faulty is if the operator menu shows all four sensors registering at once regardless of which sensor for a particular arrow is pushed. If the arrows are still operational otherwise and you wish to bypass the stage IO board, unplug it from the 573 in the back of the cabinet and bridge pins 1 and 6 on the connector to hold the stage IO board in reset. On a Japanese cabinet that should be the black and white wires on the connector.

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