matthew954 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 I got curious this evening about my Jaguar. Being as I spent a fair share of cash on it. After opening it up, and looking around the board, I found the chip at U38 bubbled and the pins blackened. After doing a search here at AA, apparently U38 is known for failures. What does it do, and how can it be repaired? Or should I contact the seller on eBay and have it returned? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krip316 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 It’s the voltage regulator. It’s a touchy little guy. If you can solder, you can get it from Console5. If you can’t, return it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walter_J64bit Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 WOW! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Replacment-ICs-MC34163-78l05-to-Repair-Faulty-Atari-Jaguar-Game-Console-kit-/302192755540 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew954 Posted August 21, 2018 Author Share Posted August 21, 2018 How hard is it to solder in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+madman Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 You mean it's been working OK with that burnt regulator? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew954 Posted August 21, 2018 Author Share Posted August 21, 2018 According to the eBay seller it was. Though I bet it did till they "tested" it. I'm willing to bet they used any power cord lying around to test it. I got curious today and took it apart since I'm waiting on a replacement power adapter to arrive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+madman Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 According to the eBay seller it was. Though I bet it did till they "tested" it. I'm willing to bet they used any power cord lying around to test it. I got curious today and took it apart since I'm waiting on a replacement power adapter to arrive. You said Friday the power supply was getting warm without the system turned on. On Friday what happened when you turned the system on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew954 Posted August 21, 2018 Author Share Posted August 21, 2018 (edited) It didn't power up at all. Would it be possible the faulty power adapter did the damage? Edited August 21, 2018 by matthew954 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+madman Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 How do you know your power adapter is faulty? You asked if it was normal for the power adapter to get warm, I posted a thread to you in which multiple people confirmed, yes it is normal. What tests did you perform to show the adapter is faulty? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew954 Posted August 21, 2018 Author Share Posted August 21, 2018 Well, I know they get warm to the touch. But this was hot to the touch. No power cord I've ever owned has gotten too hot to hold before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+madman Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 I assume you had a game in the Jag when trying to power up, correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zerosquare Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 What your photo shows is exactly what happens when you plug a power supply with the wrong polarity. When that happens, the Jaguar will no longer power on (and the smell is a pretty good sign something is very wrong). So the seller is lying to you, and is most likely aware that he sold you a fried Jaguar. I'd return it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew954 Posted August 21, 2018 Author Share Posted August 21, 2018 Yes, I had received my copy of Cybermorph from here at the AA Store. I inserted it into the system, and pushed the power button. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+madman Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 OK, then yeah I'd agree w/Zero, you didn't do anything that'd blow out that regulator like that. Not sure I'd mention you took it apart, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew954 Posted August 21, 2018 Author Share Posted August 21, 2018 Yeah, I've just messaged the eBay seller about returning it. We'll see what they say. I have to say, I'm disappointed. I've wanted one of these since I was a kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gummy Bear Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 You'll get another, man. They aren't hard to come by. Sucks that you got stiffed though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew954 Posted August 21, 2018 Author Share Posted August 21, 2018 Now I just hope I can get my money back. But if not, atleast I know what needs replaced. My AV cable and second game have yet to arrive lol. But I guess it's back to the hunt... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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