Blown fuse. What should I do?

[retroplayer]

Hey all,

First off, I'm completely new to the Saturn but it has always been a console that I grew up wanting to get my hands on. Back in the mid 90s I'd thumb my way through the official UK Sega mag and read every inch of the Saturn game reviews. Sadly though, I didn't get one myself but I'm currently trying to remedy that!

Here's my problem which I posted on the Sega16 forums:

www.sega-16.com/forum/showthread.php?t=15473

So in short- Bought a Saturn here in Ireland, plugged it in, nothing happened, turns out it's an American model MK-80000, seller must have blown the fuse beforehand, opened it up and the fuse is literally broken in half and burnt. I assume it's the fuse. It's the blue component in this image below.

www.digitpress.com/forum/showthread.php?t=143400

So, here's my problem which I'll put to you guys- the seller said he'll give me my money back which was 35 euro for the Saturn, three games and three control pads. Should I accept that and give it back or is there something I can do with it and/or make more money from it all on ebay?

Thank you very much indeed, guys!

[swedishmeat87]

if the console is model 2 i buy it for 20 Euro

[retroplayer]

AS far as I can tell it's a model 1- oval buttons on either side of the "open" button.

[superdeadite]

If it's just the fuse, it's really easy to replace. Just get a new fuse and a fuse holder. Then solder in the new holder. Costs about $5.00 total assuming you have a solder iron already.

[retroplayer]

But surely as soon as I plug it in again the fuse will blow? Would I merely need an American Saturn plug or a step down trasformer as well?

Also, I may take a picture of the inside if it'll help.

[swedishmeat87]

yes you need a step down transformer.

[retroplayer]

Grand. What about the AV cable? How would it support my European Tv?

Opening Saturn right now. Will upload image of the inside to see if the fuse is all that busted.

[swedishmeat87]

Buy this cable he has the best cabels

cgi.ebay.co.uk/Sega-Saturn-RGB-SCART-video-cable-lead-UK-Euro-version-/150535959273?pt=UK_Computing_CablesConnectors_RL&hash=item230ca472e9

[retroplayer]

It says on that auction "If you have a US or Japanese Saturn, please see my other items for that version; don't buy this item for NTSC (US/Jap) Saturns as it's unlikely to work properly on them!"

I guess my main concern is that if I get this US Saturn working could I even view it on my TV. I'm uploading images by the way. One sec

[swedishmeat87]

Yeah it will work on your tv dont worry

[retroplayer]

Here's the picture of the inside.



I assume that little borken piece is the fuse. Does it look like the fuse is the only thing that's bust?

[retroplayer]

Hmm. How could I have been so stupid. For a second I assumed that the small burnt piece was the fuse. I assume, of course, it's the cylindrical object next to it? I also read that the little burnt piece labled VR1 isn't even need for the Saturn to work. It apparently acts as a surge protector. So, could it work if I were to merely replace the fuse?

Any help would be great

[swedishmeat87]

hehe that thing is nicely melt down i love when ppl makes mistakes

[retroplayer]

Ok, so according to that other forums post (see below) I don't need that piece.

www.electronicspoint.com/repair-jap-sega-saturn-psu-t58462.html

So, would I be right in saying that this is what I need to do:

1)Replace fuse- it's an American Saturn so what type of fuse?
2)Buy an American Saturn power lead
3)Buy that Scart lead you linked me in to
4)Buy a step down tranformer? If so, what type exactly? As I said it's an American Saturn and I wish to play it on a European TV.

Thank you!!

[Willja]

Save yourself all the hassle. Get your money back and buy a UK Saturn.