If you own a Rowe/AMI jukebox, models R-84 through R-88, you probably didn't know that the custom computer chip used in the Central Control Computer is obsolete and no longer available. This shortage is causing repair centers to charge much higher prices to repair these boards. I know, because I have serviced several of these boards myself, and like many other repair centers, had to salvage this part from other boards. Since then, I have accumulated several control boards missing the computer chip.

The R84CHIP is a circuit board module designed as a direct plug-in replacement for the obsolete microprocessor chip in Rowe jukeboxes that use the 6-08870-0x Central Control Computer. This includes all models R-84 to R-88, CTI-2, RI-3, RI-4, RI-5, Disco, Prelude, Tempo, Jewel, Starburst, Starlight, Starwood, Blue Magic, Gold Magic, Romantica, Golden 7, Saphire 7, Golden 8, Saphire 8 and others.

The module replaces the old microprocessor with an advanced microcontroller design to exactly duplicate the jukebox operation. The module is self-contained with its own non-volatile memory, therefore, you can remove the NiCad backup battery and protect your jukebox computer board from destructive "acid damage".

The module comes with two pin strip headers and an IC socket. Depending on your jukebox circuit board part number, you would either be using the U1 position for part # 6-08871-04 circuit boards (Mostek) or the U2 position for 6-08871-01 boards (Rockwell). The larger pin diameter of the pin strips will be soldered into the correct U1 or U2 position then plugged into the 40-pin socket at IC position Z115 on the Rowe jukebox control board.