Replacing the PSU on a fat PS2

[labrat]

Would it be possible to replace the PSU on a fat NTSC PS2 with a PSU that works in European countries? I don't really want to keep that huge stepdown converter around anymore.

[smouty]

Yeah. I have loads of spare PSUs. What model do you have? You just cover the postage.

[labrat]

SCPH-50001. Would any PAL PSU do as long as it's in the v9 series?

[smouty]

I think v9-10 were the same type.

[Miyamoto_San]

How difficult would it be to replace? I've tried Googling this, but can't seem to find anything...

[smouty]

It is very easy. Google for ps2 disassembly.

[labrat]

From what I gather, you don't need to replace the PSU since it's all internal on the older models. Just need to find a cable that works here.

[tom-nook]

From what I gather, you don't need to replace the PSU since it's all internal on the older models. Just need to find a cable that works here.

You can't just plug in a UK style cable. The internal psu is only designed for 100-120v mains systems.

Doing so would blow the psu and potentially damage the console. You need to either replace the psu or use a step-down.

[labrat]

Ah yes, I got the slim and fat versions mixed up. Wouldn't the AC adapter for a PAL PSTwo (slim) work then since it's external and automatically detects the voltage (like the Gamecube adapter does)?

[smouty]

Ah yes, I got the slim and fat versions mixed up. Wouldn't the AC adapter for a PAL PSTwo (slim) work then since it's external and automatically detects the voltage (like the Gamecube adapter does)?

It would if the older PS2 needed a DC input but the internal PSU does the job of the external unit on the slim ones e.g. drop the voltage down from mains AC to a lower voltage and rectifies it to DC.
They are so easy to change it really isn't worth discussing alternatives.

I don't think the gamecube adaptor is universal either, well the ones I have aren't.

[labrat]

I don't think the gamecube adaptor is universal either, well the ones I have aren't.

You can according to this thread: http://ntsc-uk.domino.org/showthread.php?t=864

[Link83]

Ah yes, I got the slim and fat versions mixed up. Wouldn't the AC adapter for a PAL PSTwo (slim) work then since it's external and automatically detects the voltage (like the Gamecube adapter does)?

You can according to this thread: http://ntsc-uk.domino.org/showthread.php?t=864

That thread isnt saying the GameCube adaptor 'automatically detects the voltage', its saying you can use a UK GameCube power adaptor with an NTSC GameCube console because the power supply is external and both power adaptors output the same voltages to the GameCube (Be aware this isnt always the case with all retro consoles, in particular the SNES/Super Famicom)

However, each region power adaptor does not accept the same voltage input! Japan/US power supplies/adaptors are usually only designed to accept 100/120V 60Hz, and UK power supplies/adaptors to accept 230V 50Hz.

The only console I can think of that has had a universal power supply (So far) which is capable of accepting 100V-240V is the PS3:-

http://ntsc-uk.domino.org/showthread.php?t=66482

I could be mistaken but your post does sound like your suggesting you could simply use a 'travel plug adaptor' or similar to plug a US/JPN GameCube power supply into the UK mains which is simply NOT the case!

Without meaning to sound funny (or like an admin, which im not) please be careful when answering other peoples questions if your unsure, as I have seen threads in other forums where people have replied with similar statements (saying adaptors can detect the voltage, and that you just need to find a cable that works/fits in your country) and the OP has ended up destroying both the power supply and the console