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I got a "As-Is"Super Nintendo for a great deal from Venezuela of all places but I'm encountering some strange problems that I can't seem to find anywhere else online.
First of all it wouldn't turn on, simple. Fixed it by replacing the fuse.
Next this happens:
(Apologies for the Guerilla-style filmwork)
Here's what I've tested thus far:
Video cable works on another Nintendo system
Cleaned and checked pin connector for continuity
Tested system with both 9v 850ma and 12v 1amp power supplies
Clean and tested Game Paks
7805 voltage regulator is working as it should
None of the capacitors on the board appear to be bulging or leaking
Strangest thing about it is that the signal output by the system is being identified as PAL even though it's supposed to be a North American system.
So, is it beyond help? Thank you so much for you advice and input.
UPDATE: Spraying contact cleaner into the reset switch and wiggling it around changes the garbage output and occasionally the screen is blank upon reset but when that happens the TV identifies the signal as NTSC. Will get video of that soon.
First of all it wouldn't turn on, simple. Fixed it by replacing the fuse.
Next this happens:
(Apologies for the Guerilla-style filmwork)
Here's what I've tested thus far:
Video cable works on another Nintendo system
Cleaned and checked pin connector for continuity
Tested system with both 9v 850ma and 12v 1amp power supplies
Clean and tested Game Paks
7805 voltage regulator is working as it should
None of the capacitors on the board appear to be bulging or leaking
Strangest thing about it is that the signal output by the system is being identified as PAL even though it's supposed to be a North American system.
So, is it beyond help? Thank you so much for you advice and input.
UPDATE: Spraying contact cleaner into the reset switch and wiggling it around changes the garbage output and occasionally the screen is blank upon reset but when that happens the TV identifies the signal as NTSC. Will get video of that soon.
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