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Re: HELP - Nintendo on the blink

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From: Robin Amano
Date: Mon, 03 Dec 1990 20:19
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In article <48191@prls.UUCP> gordon@prls.UUCP (Gordon Vickers) writes:
>
>        The power ON light blinks even when no game has been inserted. I've
>     tried cleaning the contacts on the game connector and have done a
>     visual inspection.  I have not checked the 7805 voltage regulator yet.
>
>        Would I be correct in assuming that the blinking light indicates
>      an overload ?

      I thought it was normal for the power light to blink
      when no cartridge is in the machine?  Mine works fine
      with a cartridge in and blinks with no cartridge.


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Subject: Re: HELP - Nintendo on the blink
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