Games are suddenly freezing

[Rene_G7400]

Tektronix is a well-known brand for oscilloscopes, but I only have experience with old-fashioned analog oscilloscopes.
A good oscilloscope is expensive, a cheaper option would be to buy another G7000 console and either use that one or use it for parts.
Does your multimeter have a built-in frequency counter option?

[ArcadeTV]

Well. I COULD just get another G7000... But where's the fun in that? 
I am really willing to spend some money on equipment and learn.

What frequency-range should I look for?

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Thanks!

[Rene_G7400]

A range of 20MHz would be enough.
The thing is: if the 8048 or 8245 isn't working anymore you'll need a second G7000 anyway for the parts.
If you want to spend money on test equipment you could buy a G7000 testcart as well:
http://www.bas-ditta.info/videopac/teksten/stc.htm

[ArcadeTV]

Quick update from my end:

-If all goes well I'll get a Tektronix 2430A for a reasonable price.
-bought another G7000, contrary to my /22 this one has detachable joysticks and an external psu

So I'll be set if that stuff arrives here.


Just a question to be sure about this:
-connecting the CPU's pin 4 and pin 20 should trigger a reset, is that correct?

[Rene_G7400]

Just a question to be sure about this:
-connecting the CPU's pin 4 and pin 20 should trigger a reset, is that correct?

That's correct. If you don't have the circuit diagram yet, you can find it here:
http://home.kpn.nl/rene_g7400/vp_info.html

[ArcadeTV]

  Oh my god, I got it working again!
I reflowed the PAL encoder chip, plus I reworked several other random solder joints - voilá - SELECT GAME.

Need to reassamble it to check if the games are still freezing. Let's hope for the best.

Thanks to all of you!

[Define]

Yep that's usually the case with old stuff

Just flooooow the solder and let it set again!