WANTED: Broken PAL 3DO FZ1 with working PSU

Steve X2

I'm looking for a Panasonic 3DO FZ1 (PAL Version) that no longer works as I need it for parts. I'm looking for the power supply unit from it to fix another 3DO I have.
So if anyone has one let me know and we can sort something out.

polyfusion

When I first read your post, I was recalling (maybe inaccurately) that the voltage regulation part of the power supply in those units was built into the mainboard. The transformer is separate, but less likely to go bad than the caps or voltage regulators further down.

But I'm not a 3DO expert, it could be the transformer (have you tested it?), especially if it's blowing fuses. If it's not blowing fuses, it's likely caps or regulators.

Replacing a part might be a lot easier than trying to find a known good transformer, which may or may not solve your issue. Easy if you know a little about electronics and how to test with a multimeter. A quick google threw up a few threads with similar issues and solutions, but it can be dangerous if you don't know what you're doing. It's possible to work through the voltage section, determine where it's going bad, then replace relevant components, or you may find that the voltages are good, and something else is bad.

Myrddin

polyfusion wrote: »

When I first read your post, I was recalling (maybe inaccurately) that the voltage regulation part of the power supply in those units was built into the mainboard. The transformer is separate, but less likely to go bad than the caps or voltage regulators further down.

But I'm not a 3DO expert, it could be the transformer (have you tested it?), especially if it's blowing fuses. If it's not blowing fuses, it's likely caps or regulators.

Replacing a part might be a lot easier than trying to find a known good transformer, which may or may not solve your issue. Easy if you know a little about electronics and how to test with a multimeter. A quick google threw up a few threads with similar issues and solutions, but it can be dangerous if you don't know what you're doing. It's possible to work through the voltage section, determine where it's going bad, then replace relevant components, or you may find that the voltages are good, and something else is bad.

The old psu which was 110v, took a dose of 220v by being plugged in without a stepdown.

Steve X2

All tested, I need the PSU as it was originally a 110v US 3DO that someone plugged into 240v before I got it.