First things first.... I need to be safe.

[Bill]

Finally got my first arcade machine (and its in rough shape).  The ground plug is broken off then  I notice there is no field ground going to the switching p/s. So before I even start messing around I need to be safe.

So I guess my next question is. Since I have to replace the plug. Is there even a need for the RFI filter with a switching P/S. Can I just replace the power cord  and connect it directly to the p/s and then the monitor to the p/s as well since I have to remove the RFI filter.

I added to pics to help you understand what I'm talking about since I'm new to this and might have explained it wrong.


https://www.flickr.com/photos/tecknojunky/20370302285/sizes/l
Power i s coming into the machine to the filter which goes to the monitor (left) and switching p/s right (red/blue wires)

https://www.flickr.com/photos/tecknojunky/19749378593/sizes/l
(badly wired p/s)

[iankellogg]

there is no need for the filter, only time it is needed is if other things in your house on the same power line have trouble when the game is in. you can safely get rid of the filter. you do need to add a new plug with ground and wire that to the switcher and make sure all metal is properly grounded aas well