samsonlonghair, there's the possibility that there's a problem with your CDX unit. However, I really don't wanna jump into the middle of this. I'm not taking sides here.
That being said, here's a little tip for any one that needs an AC adapter for anything. The unit should specify the requirements (ex: 9.5v, 1.5A, polarity). Just go on eBay and search "9.5v AC adapter" or whatever and you'll get butt loads of results. I found a couple of sellers that dealt in ONLY used AC adapters. Here's the best part, you really only have to be concerned with the volts and amps, the size of the plug and polarity really don't matter. If you can find a junk AC adapter lying around the house that has the correct barrel size, you can just use that. Otherwise, Radio Shack has just about every size under the sun. Polarity doesn't matter cause you can just wire the new plug up tip positive or negative - whatever you need. Even if you score an AC adapter with the correct barrel size but the polarity is wrong, just cut the wire and switch them around. Simple! And since this way most of the time you're gonna find auctions for AC adapters for an HP scanner or old Epson Stylus printer, you'll be able to get it for like $5. Much better than wasting time trying to hunt down an adapter, and paying $10-30 for it. Especially one from Radio Shack, they have inferior products.
So for all of yous that think it's impossible to find an AC adapter with the correct barrel size for the CDX, there's tons of 9.5v 1500mA AC adapters on eBay. Just pick one that looks good. Bring your CDX down to Radio Shack and match up a plug for it (unless you got one lying around the house). Cut off the plug, and twist/solder the new one on. Just make sure you got the polarity correct. Easy as pie.
Croooow! wrote:I bid on these not expecting to win and what do you know, the first and second highest bidders backed out so I got a second chance offer. I've been looking for a CDX for some time and think my odds are pretty good that at least one works. If not there are a couple places in town that to retro game repairs. What do you guys think? If I buy them I'd likely sell one on here.
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I'd say go for it, but only if you don't mind the risk. Or only if you're handy with repairing stuff like this. I look at it like this: There's two of them, chances are good that at least one of them works. In the event that both have problems, the chances are good that they both don't have the same problem. You could use one to repair the other.
In the event neither works, and you're not able to do the repairs, you could just resell them on eBay for a loss. At least in the description you'd be able to specify exact WHAT is wrong with them, making it more likely for some one to buy if they're looking for parts to repair another unit. Might have to take a small loss here since it's not a "may or may not work" gamble that you're looking at now, but at least you wouldn't loose the full $82.
