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NEC TG-16/TE/TurboDuo => TG/PCE Repair/Mod Discussion => Topic started by: randomc on April 28, 2015, 03:05:31 AM

Title: Replacement for Super CDROM2 power supply?
Post by: randomc on April 28, 2015, 03:05:31 AM: The cable for my PAD-125 has frayed and the thing no longer appears to be working. I was wondering if someone knew where I could find a replacement for it that outputs 12V DC. Most PSUs I find only output 9V and I'm worried those might not provide enough power for both the pc engine and CDROM2 unit.
Title: Re: Replacement for Super CDROM2 power supply?
Post by: ddoubledee on April 28, 2015, 05:44:19 AM: If it hasn't shorted out yet, you might be able to save your existing adapter by cutting the bad section out of the cable and splicing it together.
Title: Re: Replacement for Super CDROM2 power supply?
Post by: Keith Courage on April 28, 2015, 06:25:46 AM: even though they are rated at 10 volts standard PC Engine duo AC adapters work just fine for them and already have the correct AC adapter tip.
Title: Re: Replacement for Super CDROM2 power supply?
Post by: thesteve on April 28, 2015, 05:24:46 PM: the turbo duo supply fits the same and is 110v input
Title: Re: Replacement for Super CDROM2 power supply?
Post by: randomc on May 09, 2015, 12:21:45 AM: Do any of you own one of the 3rd party adaptors I mentioned? Should I just buy one? gamedoctorhk sells some though they're 9v.
Title: Re: Replacement for Super CDROM2 power supply?
Post by: dave_van_damn on May 20, 2015, 05:46:35 PM: There's also this one

http://en.retrogamesupply.com/collections/pc-engine/products/power-supply-for-nec-pc-engine-interface-unit

edit - description from the site...

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New power adapter for NEC PC Engine Interface Unit

Power supply perfectly designed to replace the original power adapter.
Extends the life of your console by providing a regulated voltage.
Reduce the heat emission of the console.
No need to use a 110V transformer for your Japanese or U.S. consoles.
110-240V 50/60Hz

Original power adapter : 9V (unregulated => around ±3V) 1.45A max
This model : 9V (regulated) 1.5A max

Will it really extend the life of the console??? Also, shouldn't it be 12v and not 9..? AND how can it not require a stepdown transformer for those of us living in 240v countries?
Title: Re: Replacement for Super CDROM2 power supply?
Post by: SmokeMonster on May 21, 2015, 09:15:12 AM: Those specs are correct. That's good marketing about extending the life of the console though.

It doesn't require a transformer because it's rated for 110-240v, just like any cell phone or laptop charger.
Title: Re: Replacement for Super CDROM2 power supply?
Post by: schweaty on May 21, 2015, 09:15:56 AM: Quote from: dave_van_damn on May 20, 2015, 05:46:35 PM

AND how can it not require a stepdown transformer for those of us living in 240v countries?

its a switching power supply so it is multi-volt input capable. meaning you can plug it into a 110 or 220 outlet and it will work just fine on either.