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Jap Saturn Power Mod

nights000 - Dec 10, 2004

		nights000	Dec 10, 2004
		If I got a japanese saturn and replaced the power unit with a uk one would it work fine or does the main board need the lower power input? THanks

		ExCyber	Dec 10, 2004
		I think the replacement supply needs to match the mainboard; if I'm not mistaken there were a couple revisions of the power supply connection. edit: I don't mean matching the region, but revision of the board.

		nights000	Dec 10, 2004
		thanks you wouldnt happen to know where or how i can find out the revisions? are they on the board ? would the rev numbers for jap and uk saturns be the same but with an extention like the bios?

		Pyrite	Dec 10, 2004
		Why not use a Stepdown Converter?

		nights000	Dec 10, 2004
		i thought it would be much better to replace the power board as its easy to replace and means i wouldnt need to take an extra item with me when i travel also i would have to buy a step down converter where as i already have a spare uk power board

		mal	Dec 11, 2004
		It's just a matter of finding a 240v psu that the pins line up on. IIRC the 9v tap will go unused, but the others will line up and should work just fine - I know that mine does.

		Darklegion	Dec 11, 2004
		Same here,240v model 1 power board into model I U.S Board,works fine.

		nights000	Dec 11, 2004
		ok good to know thanks