Power adapter

zzattack · Post by **zzattack** » Thu Aug 28, 2008 2:57 pm

Hi, just got a SNES mini today, and I can't get it to power on. When plugged into a Stepdown converter (from 230V to 110V) the adapter outputs about 0.25V and also minimal current draw (~2mA). I'm holding the multimeter like this

(the black one is inside the plug), maybe switched red and black, but I'm not sure this can be measured like that. Does this mean the power supply is broken? Or if not, can I test this some other way? Supposedly the SNES mini was tested before shipping so the console itself shouldn't be faulty.[/img]

Sharp Sapphire · Post by **Sharp Sapphire** » Thu Aug 28, 2008 3:27 pm

wrong way around.

zzattack · Post by **zzattack** » Fri Aug 29, 2008 2:10 am

Oh well, other way around I get 0.2V as well. Faulty power supply or can I test some other way?

timmeh87 · Post by **timmeh87** » Fri Aug 29, 2008 3:53 pm

You sure the adapter needs 110 and not 230 or whatever?

What kind of converter is it. What is supposed to come out? AC or DC? Are you using the wrong setting on your multimeter?

Also dont test the "current" of anything without using a load resistor, your multimeter will short it out and you could fry either one.

zzattack · Post by **zzattack** » Fri Aug 29, 2008 3:59 pm

The SNES adapter says:

Input AC120V 60Hz 17W
Output ACDC10V 850mA

My step down converter says 220VAC to 110VAC
(converstion voltage: 200-240V to 100-120V")
Load: 45W max
European input

So since I bought that converter in a local store I assume it works fine on our wall sockets, and the output is 120V AC maximum, which seems to meet the requirements.

zzattack · Post by **zzattack** » Sun Sep 07, 2008 2:29 pm

I've received my replacement power adapter and it works fine

Thanks for the help Sharp Sapphire & timmeh87