Comment on My PS1 died today
ragebutt@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 weeks ago
Check output voltages on the power supply with motherboard disconnected
If there’s anything weird there honestly I would just look into something like this . There are other versions iirc and you can find it cheaper too but basically a drop in psu replacement that uses modern components.
People are talking about recapping and fixing the power supply. It’s honestly not worth it on many of these older systems unless you’re a die hard that insists the hardware be 100% original. You’ll spend 30-50% of the cost of a replacement psu on a recap kit and that might not fix it (I am a big believer that recapping for no reason is a bad idea, especially on old pcbs like this that can easily delaminate). When you factor in potential extra time spent diagnosing and fixing the actual problem (bc it’s probably not recapping) plus the fact that the modern psu will last longer and deliver cleaner power, protecting the motherboard and allowing it to last longer as well, it’s a no brainer imo.
If the issue is on the motherboard then sorry. It’s usually fixable, but harder. This gen of console is an okay place to start learning if you ever wanted to (though what you describe with the whine sounds like psu issues imo). Previous 2 gens are a bit easier tho
lka1988@sh.itjust.works 2 weeks ago
Ugh. I cannot stand purists. I will happily upgrade or modify things to keep the original “look”, but with modern functionality.
ragebutt@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 weeks ago
Well it depends, there’s certainly an argument for like, the original CPU. I’m personally fine with emulation tbh, I do think someone maintaining the hardware is good for archival but I don’t have the space or funds for a bunch of the consoles I grew up with and either a CRT or expensive ass hdmi mods (which is another point of debate I suppose) but I like installing them for people and fixing old consoles is surprisingly lucrative, especially if you “Cadillac them up” with this stuff (assuming you can still find them cheap, which is incredibly difficult nowadays)
But changing the psu? That’s a no brainer. Functionality remains identical and the modern designs are superior because they simply couldn’t have existed 30+ years ago. Components have improved a lot in terms of efficiency since then and as a result the modern designs are much smaller and generate far less heat and ripple (two biggest factors for longevity). Using the original power supply just means stressing the motherboard more which is counterproductive if your goal is keeping the machine running as long as possible. The exception would be if you got a bad modern replacement, like if you designed your own poorly or pulled the trigger on an unknown one and did 0 testing. Repsx (and the associated other systems under the same name) are well designed and made.
lka1988@sh.itjust.works 2 weeks ago
Oh for sure, 100% on all points. I’m actually waiting for the RePS2 PSU to come back in stock for my own fat PS2.