Comments on: Fujitsu FM Towns II PSU Repair

By: Samson

Samson — Tue, 29 Mar 2016 03:19:44 +0000

I have an older model Towns and I’m trying to figure out why the volume indicator LEDs aren’t lighting up. Is it possible that’s caused by a bad capacitor?

By: 1983parrothead

1983parrothead — Sun, 06 Dec 2015 20:55:03 +0000

Some people said that it is best to purchase a working PSU over fixing a damaged one. Unfortunately, finding a new one is next to impossible. But repairing is risky due to how lethal electricity is. I have a FM TOWNS II HR model and it doesn’t stay on. It turns itself off after a few seconds or couple of minutes.

What should I do?

By: RetroRepair

RetroRepair — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 12:41:31 +0000

Ok well, I had to replace also the other two N10 OPEs as well as two C2236 transistors but it works!!

I get the boot logo but it’s not reading the disc. I am so happy I go this far though!

By: RetroRepair

RetroRepair — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 15:05:40 +0000

Well I tested with an external source (FM Towns 1) and still no image. I’m certain the monitor isn’t turning on. Not really sure what to do from here aside from replacing all the remaining components.

By: RetroRepair

RetroRepair — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 21:45:47 +0000

Great article! I just had the same issues with a Towns 2 and though I did as you did and replaced those parts, the monitor still won’t turn on and the cd drive isn’t reading any discs, though it does power on. I don’t think it’s booting :(

Any idea what I should look at next?