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| mariocaseman:
I want to play my Sega CDX (USA Version) but I cannot find the power cord that came with it. On the back of the console it specifically reads as follows: Model No.: MK - 4121 Rating : DC 9.5V 1.5A USE GENESIS CDX AC ADAPTOR ONLY All I have is a SEGA Genesis 2 AC adaptor... Would I destroy the CDX by using that? It fits perfectly -- I just do not want to fry my system. |
| Vt102:
--- Quote from: mariocaseman on February 08, 2013, 09:42:08 PM ---I want to play my Sega CDX (USA Version) but I cannot find the power cord that came with it. On the back of the console it specifically reads as follows: Model No.: MK - 4121 Rating : DC 9.5V 1.5A USE GENESIS CDX AC ADAPTOR ONLY All I have is a SEGA Genesis 2 AC adaptor... Would I destroy the CDX by using that? It fits perfectly -- I just do not want to fry my system. --- End quote --- As long as the voltage (9.5V), amperage (1.5A) and polarities are the same, there should be no issues. Even if it's a 3rd party adapter. You can even go for a higher amperage (like a 2.0+A). Amperage is no big deal, your CDX will only use 1.5 of the available amps even if the adapter is rated higher than that, But wattage and polarities are VERY IMPORTANT, don't go over 9.5V and make sure the connector terminals (negative and positive) match perfectly. |
| satoshi_matrix:
Just so you know, you can power it with a Genesis power supply, but it will only work with the cart slot - the CD drive requires more power. |
| mariocaseman:
--- Quote from: satoshi_matrix on February 09, 2013, 12:45:49 PM ---Just so you know, you can power it with a Genesis power supply, but it will only work with the cart slot - the CD drive requires more power. --- End quote --- I can't even find a generic 3rd party one on Ebay. I don't want to overpower nor under-power the unit. I read over time it will hurt the console. |
| X68000:
--- Quote from: mariocaseman on February 09, 2013, 12:58:25 PM ---I can't even find a generic 3rd party one on Ebay. I don't want to overpower nor under-power the unit. I read over time it will hurt the console. --- End quote --- Don't worry about going over on amperage, the system will only take in as much current as it needs. |
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