Can someone help me diagnose what is wrong with my Genesis Model 1?

GavicaGavica
in Collector's Corner
last time I played was a couple of years ago, yesterday I opened it up and cleaned it.
I no longer have the original RF or AC adapter for it, but I used the NES RF and AC to try it out (they are working cause it works well with the NES).

But I get no picture, I have made a video of it and uploaded on youtube to show the problem, hopefully someone can help me out.

Video:



Picture of my xbox:


Comments

  • JeroJero
    The nes ac adaptor is well...ac. The genesis needs a dc input. You probably fried it dude.

    edit: clarification for not tech people. Most "ac adaptors" take the ac power from the wall and convert it into 9v dc....the nes adaptor just scales it down to 9v ac.
  • maximus_cleanmaximus_clean
    Lucky for you that you can replace that console for $5
  • GavicaGavica
    oh crap, I hope its not fried, since it still turns on.
  • tacolinowesttacolinowest
    i tryed to do the same thing, but it didnt fry it, it just didnt work, if you get the genisis adaptor you will be fine
  • JeroJero
    If you're lucky theres a diode in there for this kinda stuff. If not you probably blew the 7805 regulator (I think genesis runs on 5v) ...relativly easy part to replace to.

    edit: judging by tacolinowest's respons it probably has a diode in there.
  • GavicaGavica
    but does the RF from the NES works fine then? I only need the genesis ac adaptor?
  • JeroJero
    The rf should be fine. (should be...it might have troubles like it does when you try it on an atari 2600 )
  • GavicaGavica
    Will this one do the trick?



    http://cgi.ebay.com/Universal-SNES-NES-Gensis-System-Power-AC-Adapter-NEW_W0QQitemZ300409714788QQcmdZViewItemQQptZVideo_Games_Accessories?hash=item45f1d07864
  • MartonMarton
    ^Usually third party AC adapters are made cheaply. You should try to get a real one if you can !
  • JJAAMMEESSNNEESSJJAAMMEESSNNEESS
    man my genny did the same thing

    it worked all good for a few then it took a dump

    but the only good thing about the genny is Shadowrun



    GL with your problem
  • qixmasterqixmaster
    just buy a new genesis.
  • GavicaGavica
    do you think the genesis is now toast? or using the proper ac adapter will fix things?
  • ElijahElijah
    Originally posted by: jero32

    The nes ac adaptor is well...ac. The genesis needs a dc input. You probably fried it dude.

    edit: clarification for not tech people. Most "ac adaptors" take the ac power from the wall and convert it into 9v dc....the nes adaptor just scales it down to 9v ac.


    I've always used my Nintendo adapter with no problems.  Maybe I'm asking for it.
  • GavicaGavica
    Just want to update the new power adapter arrived and the genesis 1 still lives!!!!
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