SNES Troubleshooting

[omega_squid]

Okay, I have recently embarked in the fun world of DIY Video Game Console Repair. I have some pretty basic knowledge of soldering and other repair skills, so I can move along pretty well.

The current system that I am having a bit of trouble on is this NTSC SNES console. I have found it to be a Generation 1 SNES, but that really doesn't apply to what the problem is with the system.

When I tried to test the system, it would not power on. I researched and found that the common problem for that is that the picofuse inside the SNES is blown. I got some 3 amp picofuses, since that was the smallest convenient size in stock to a 1-1.5 amp picofuse. I replaced the old SNES fuse, and put the new one in. When I tested the console again, it still didn't turn on. I then removed the new fuse and put a small piece of wire in its place. That still didn't work.

What is wrong? Could it be that if I got a smaller amp picofuse it would work? But if that's the case, then why didn't the plain wire work? I hope you can help me out with this, since I am quite lost!



Thanks a ton!
omega_squid

[WarLordAG]

I would have tried the wire to begin with. Would have saved time determining of the fuse was bad or not.

The 2nd most common problem with an SNES not turning on is a bad power jack. I would recommend inspecting that next.

[omega_squid]

When you say to inspect the jack, do mean look for an broken circuit or solder joint in the power area around the AC adapter port?

Just need a little clearing up!

Thanks!
omega_squid