Repairing Star Trek Phaser 2 game - buzzer

[Kenobi575]

Hello everyone,

I don't know if I'm in the right forum (my first post). I have a Phaser 2 game which works except for the buzzer. I have tested it in complete darkness as well as subdued lighting - the phaser shoots its light, hits the target but no buzzer.

Can I repair this myself? I have replaced the batteries so that's not it.

Any help will be appreciated.

Thanks,

Albert

[kryptosmaster]

Well, I can't help you with your problem but I can say welcome to the Museum and I hope you find it as fun & rewarding as I have.
I'm sure there's no problem with you posting it in this room but normally a question like this would go in Mego Fact. You'll probably get more views in Buzz though.
Could be something as simple as a loose wire but may be hard to diagnose without a hands-on exam unless this is something common with them.
Enjoy
Rich

[Kenobi575]

Thank you

A possible. loose wire is indeed an option. However, I will hold off opening it up until I have some more feedback as I don't want to put so much stress on a 30+ year old item which is working well otherwise.

Thank you for replying to my post

[planc]

Hello there. I was just writing to say mine did not work correctly when i was a kid...same problem...no buzzer.....and the one i have now is in mint condition and the buzzer does not work either. I seem to recall reading somewhere this was a common problem which could be the reason when i was a kid the store that had them marked them down to 4.99 in order to get rid of them.

[planc]

Also and this just could just be me but i think the reason these are somewhat collectible these days is more for the great looking box than anything.

[beartex2000]

Mine seems to have the opposite problem, every time I push the trigger the buzzer goes off regardless if it is on target or not. No idea how to fix it.

[Wee67]

If you guys could just get your two phasers together...

The buzzer on mine does not work either.

[Kenobi575]

There's an idea

Maybe opening your phaser and photographing how it's connected up would serve as a guide to fixing them???

Another possibility, does anyone know anyone at megomuseum who remembers/worked on this game and can be contacted for help?

[UnderdogDJLSW]

Hi and welcome! I haven't really tried to use mine since the 70's. My problem is that the on/off switch is broken. I've thought about trying to open it up and look inside, but I am afraid of the plastic snapping when I try it and I'd rather have an intact even though not working piece. I don't know how Mego set it up, but the electronics of it seems simple to me a photocell attached to a buzzer that "flips" on the buzzer when it sees light. If you do open it up and it is easy to see the wires I would check the circuit to the cell first. Shine light on it and if the meter responds then you would know it is not a burned out photocell and can look for other connection problems.

[kryptosmaster]

Put a firecracker in it and run.
Oh, sorry, having childhood flashbacks of friends destroying their toys (and me helping them, hehehe).
Rich

[sauce]

just tried mine the other day.....light barely goes on
buzzer works only when i twist the on/off knob back and forth
annoying buzzer sound...you really don't want it to work!
i want to sell mine!!
LOL