Technical and Repair Assistance

[wolf9545]

Yeah, thank you.   I never checked the fuse because it looks like a resistor; the style that look like a block.  I didn't even read it because I thought it was a resistor.  I'm glad I didn't go replacing capacitors.

[toadstool]

I just bought a famicom game boy advace sp from japan, its the limited one with the original famicom colors. The question i have is that the charger has a different rating than the US version. Is it ok for me to use the japan charger even though it says 100volts verses a 110 volts like our. Basically can i use there charger here in the US or do i have to use a US charger. where do i stand. Thankyou very much for your help.

[Muzer]

I don't live in the US, but from advice I've heard others say in the past, as long as you don't leave it plugged in for a long amount of time it will be fine, but using a US one will be better.

[Jero32]

Hey question does the fds use ac or dc? Itseems like it says ac. But i'm not sure.
I know I need dc for ma famicom.

[ericj]

The disk system uses DC9V @ 400mA, center negative. The FDS can run on batteries, so that's the tip off that it runs on DC, not AC. Theres info about the adaptor on the site. 

[Jero32]

That page on the adaptor on the site says "ac adaptor" though.....just thought i'd note that. Also....why does the back of the system say "ac"? that makes no sense.

[133MHz]

I don't want to get pedantic, but Jero32 is right. In the strict sense of the word, an adapter outputs AC (it just adapts the voltage to a lower/higher level), and a transformer outputs DC (it transforms the electricity from AC to DC), but on everyday usage these get mixed up and nobody really cares . Also keep in mind that the adapter contains an iron transformer inside, leading to more confusion.

They're called AC adapters since they run on AC (unlike car adapters or DC-DC converters)

[ericj]

I stand corrected. Thanks 133MHz. 

[Jero32]

So wait.....what does the fds use now? 

[nurd]

Just use  batteries 

C, I think.

[Jero32]

Dude those are expensive......And annoying to replace. I'll go with dc adaptor (but is that really what I need? It shouldn't matter if it uses ac but stil I have ac adaptors laying around no dc ones)

[ericj]

The original fds AC adaptor should work fine. If you don't have one, use one that shows at least 9V DC @ 400mA, center pole negative plug.

The voltage regulator in the FDS can handle 9-12V DC. Sound right, 133MHz?

[Jero32]

Thank you......ya I already had to pull an adaptor out of my a** to get one for my fami......guess I'll have to buy one tommorow.

[ericj]

Search ebay for "9VDC 400mA" and there are a bunch for sale for under $10 shipped. Make sure you get a center pole negative one or reverse the wires to the output plug once you get it. Good luck! 

[GinoZX]

Hi, I have a problem with the toploader Famicom. Whenever I turn it on it only displays a blackscreen with a white bar scrolling up. How can I fix this?