Vectrex Screen Centering.. Help!

[Schiggidyd]

Hello folks!

I've been recently blessed with a Vectrex and 15 CIB games for a fantastic price (190 dollars).

But I need your help!
I have an almost perfect vectrex, I just can't center the friggin' screen. It should be so easy but I can't figure it out.
I understand there should be a yoke magnet, but I don't understand the concept and when I loosen the clamp on the yoke, I only seem to be able to rotate the screen, there's no other magnet I can spin, it all spins in unison and rotates. What am I doing wrong?

[FABombjoy]

The Vectrex magnets are a little different looking than typical yoke magnets. Be sure to keep the clamp loosened while adjusting them. There may be a line of glue holding them in position, so you might have to slice the glue away with a knife.

Took this pic for ya:

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[Schiggidyd]

Okay, so those ARE the magnets! I try spinning it, but it barely moves. I fear that the ring is no longer a perfect circle (none of which is of my doing), so it can barely move. I'll check and see if there is a piece of glue I didn't notice.

You rock dude, I'm glad I know I'm at least looking at the right part.

[FABombjoy]

No prob, glad I could help!

You should be able to get them spinning, just keep working at them. Try loosening the clamp the the point of almost coming apart. I can't recall how much the clamp comes into play, it may be more related to the glue.

[Schiggidyd]

I'm about to blow my brains out. This is so frustrating, it doesn't spin. It just doesn't spin.

Edit: Okay I got one of them spinning, but of course it's not the one I need. This one appears to be up-down control. The other one must be left right, but it won't go. It's just badly shaped. I'm man-handling this thing with no luck.

I GOT IT! I WAS ABOUT TO GIVE UP. I GOT IT. THANK YOU!