Power Adaptor Not Working!!!!!!

[fringus]

I just bought a 1000mA 3V power adaptor at Radioshack, but for some reason, when i try to turn on my GP while its plugged in, it refuses to start. I can start the system with batteries in it, but as soon as i plug the charger in, it shuts off. WHAT THE HELL?!?!?! :angry: :angry: :angry: :angry: :angry: :angry:

 

[TelcoLou]

Is it a center negative tip?

 

[fringus]

whats that? :unsure:

 

[TelcoLou]

whats that? :unsure:

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This link explains it ... with diagrams : Link that will explain it better than I can

 

[fringus]

thanks, Telcolou, but i'm still a little confused. Does that refer to the center, rounded part of the plug, because mine doesn't have one of those, it only has the two flat parts.

 

[TelcoLou]

It refers to the part you stick in the GP2X ... the center part of the tip needs to be the negative and the outer part is positive ...

I think you may have an adapter with center positive ... you don't want this ... you want one with the center negative ... it should be marked on the adaptor or instructions.

 

[fringus]

The power adapter can switch between negitive and positive, so i managed to get it working! B) Thanks for your help!

 

[TelcoLou]

The power adapter can switch between negitive and positive, so i managed to get it working! B) Thanks for your help!

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You're very welcome I'm glad I could help.

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