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I just got a Nomad the other day. It's perfect, except when I try to use an AC adapter. I have to wiggle the connection a bit to get it to work, and if I move the system too much the thing shuts off. I tried it with 3 seperate adapters. Is there any relatively easy solution to this problem?
Sell it to me. :p
Heh, seriously, does the AC Input look like its shoved back a bit? That may be the problem, resulting in none of the adapters being able to latch on securely. Only real solution I have if this is the case is to physically open the unit and pop in back into place.
I'd like to know how to reduce the overall blurriness of the screen.
Install a new one.
I had the same problem and cut a diagonal 1/8" off of the adapter plug and it has worked fine ever since.
Yeah, alot of the do that, and they also tend to lock up when bumped or looked at funny.
I have the same probelm with mine. I have never gotten around to fixing it.
So lazy...
Could be cold solder on the Jack itself, crack 'er open, and retouch the connections with a solder iron..
No one likes to get the cold solder!Quote:
Originally posted by Wildkat
Could be cold solder on the Jack itself.
Agk! How lame.... :wtf:
In my experience, just have a good talk about whatever these problems may be will make both parties feel better, and also play the first part in getting things solved.Quote:
I have problems....with my Nomad....
Just talk to your Nomad, and Im sure youll find that whatever it is thats going on between the two of you isnt really that big of a deal to begin with. Remember, the first step to any good relationship is communication.
I have now found someone who knows what he's doing to fix the thing. Unfortunately one screw is different and requires some sort of special screwdriver. Can anyone tell me where I can get one?
You can get one of the official sega battery packs, and plug the AC cord into that. It works just like if you'd plug it directly into the Nomad, and it charges at the same time. While they have generaly bad battery life (mine lasts about 40 minuites after a full charge), at east if you accidently unplug the cord your game doesn't die on you.
Be warned that the battery pack weighs like 8 oz. You need a "gamebit" (don't know if that's the official name) driver to open the nomad. I've yet to locate one myself and I've heard that some of them are too big around to fit into the hole leading to the nomad gamebit. Once you do get it out, replace it with a normal screw...less trouble in the future.Quote:
Originally posted by GameCynic
You can get one of the official sega battery packs, and plug the AC cord into that. It works just like if you'd plug it directly into the Nomad, and it charges at the same time. While they have generaly bad battery life (mine lasts about 40 minuites after a full charge), at east if you accidently unplug the cord your game doesn't die on you.
In this day and age, I'd say screw the hard to find and expensive Nomad battery pack and just go to any electronics store and pick up some good Nickle Metal-Hydride rechargable batteries. The last a good amount of time in the old battery suckers like the Nomad and Game Gear, and if they die on you they're only about 10 bucks to replace.
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Originally posted by Atariguy
I have now found someone who knows what he's doing to fix the thing. Unfortunately one screw is different and requires some sort of special screwdriver. Can anyone tell me where I can get one?
Go to www.lik-sang.com
I had the whole link to it, but it takes about 2 lines of page to type. Just enter the name gamebit in the search window and they have quite a few of the product available. Good Luck!