Dazz Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 what kind of power supply can i use because i think that might be the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GroovyBee Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 What supply are you using at the moment? Specifically the output voltage and maximum output current. Has your console been modified so that you don't need the Atari custom power connector? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holygrailvideogames.com Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 AtariGuide sells replacement power supplies. I have used them for years and have been very happy with them. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...%3D1&_rdc=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdement Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Output on the original power supply is 9V DC, 1amp. More amperage won't hurt. Slightly higher or lower voltage might also be fine. But unless the console has been modified then only the original will fit anyway. If it has been modified, be very careful that you don't get the polarity backwards. That could do a lot of damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjakeqcool Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Oh dear. Well I'm sure someone will be able to help you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazz Posted July 31, 2009 Author Share Posted July 31, 2009 i believe it is the original supply. got it from a yard sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GroovyBee Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 i believe it is the original supply. got it from a yard sale Do you have a voltmeter? If so, test the output of the power supply when its connected to the 7800. You'll have to take the lid off the console to do that. If it reads less than 7v then you've got a problem. If not, the easiest option is to buy a new supply from EBay, Best Electronics etc or take the homebrew approach and get a wall wart that can supply 9v, 1A and replace its end connector with the one from the 7800's supply. You'll have to connect it as shown in the FAQ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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