Where to get a SNES repaired in Dublin?

maninblack · 04-09-2011 12:47AM #1

Hi guys,

I found my old SNES in the attic last night. I also found all my old games, must be near 50 of them up there

! Was really looking forward to giving Donkey Kong another shot after all these years, but alas, when I tried to fire up the console the power light briefly flashed red (maybe half a second) and that was that. Tried the usual tricks; plugging it in and out, blowing on the cartridges etc but unfortunately no luck. She was dead as a doornail!

I'd say it hasn't been turned on in maybe 11/12 years. I was curious to see if theres anywhere around the Dublin area that fixes up these old consoles? I'd be interested in getting her back up running again, if only for the nostalgic value it would bring. It was working fine when it went up into the attic so I wouldn't say its SERIOUSLY fecked like, its prob only a minor issue.

Appreciate any replies

TanG411 · 04-09-2011 12:51AM

Might be a long shot, but did you check the fuse in the plug?

Myrddin · 04-09-2011 10:34AM

Could be the fuse in the plug, the psu could have failed, or it could be the fuse inside the console. Should be a handy enough fix either way.

CathalDublin · 04-09-2011 11:48AM

It's most definitely the psu, they are easily fixable with the right screw driver and a soldering iron or €15 on eBay for a replacement.
I'll fix it if your in dublin

Myrddin · 04-09-2011 12:28PM

CathalDublin wrote: »

It's most definitely the psu, they are easily fixable with the right screw driver and a soldering iron or €15 on eBay for a replacement.
I'll fix it if your in dublin

Fixing a PSU? In what manner? If there's any doubt over a psu I'd always recommend a replacement given the potential hazards.

7sr2z3fely84g5 · 04-09-2011 12:52PM

Either way monkey has guide to replace internal fuse-
http://www.mmmonkey.co.uk/console/nintendo/snes-fuse.htm

CathalDublin · 04-09-2011 01:39PM

This has happened every snes/nes I've ever owned(5 or 6 in total from back in the late eighties to 2snes and 1nes now). I even got a snes for free the other day and this was the problem with it.
The copper wire corrodes inside the cable about 2inches from the psu on the DC side, I've always snipped about 3inches off the cable and solder it back and never had any trouble again, I expect there must be something during the manufacturing process that causes this.
It takes literally 5 minutes to do and is simple to do even if your soldering skills are minimal.
I prefer to fix the originals than use some of the cheap quality unofficial ones available on eBay.
I've a few photos, I'll try dig out.

Step one:
open 2 screws using screw driver pictured(anyone know the name of this) or a long nose pliers

Step two:
cut cable on the DC side between 3inches and 12inches from the psu.
you can use the continuity setting on your multimeter to test the cable if you wish(ive always found the fault in the first 2-3inches.

Step three:
Pull the gland from the old waste cable and put on the new cut end.
re-solder the cable onto the correct points, I've used some heat shrink sleeving.

Step four:
put PSU back together

o1s1n · 04-09-2011 01:59PM

These PSUs work with both the snes and nes. And their profile is tiny.

http://cgi.ebay.ie/Nintendo-NES-SNES-Replacement-Power-Supply-Unit-PSU-/140502000056?pt=UK_VideoGames_VideoGameAccessories_VideoGameAccessories_JN&hash=item20b69261b8

maninblack · 06-09-2011 01:11AM

Cheers lads, appreciate the replies!

I think I'll just buy a cheapo replacement psu from ebay and see if that works. 10-15 quid isn't gonna break the bank and I just wanna play it for a couple days really

Appreciate the how-to guide to fix the psu, but it seems a little out of my depth. I'm pretty much useless at DIY tasks if I'm honest.

Thanks again, I'll let you guys know if it works :cool:

Where to get a SNES repaired in Dublin?

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