Z64 help

[famiac]

Hello to all. I recently purchased a Z64 backup unit for my nintendo 64. It was an "as-is" unit so i expected it not to work. Once it got here, i flashed the bios using my willem GQ-3x usb programmer and tried to turn it on using my iomega 5V 1 A zip disk power supply. The unit powered on, but on the lcd all that happens is a progress bar that stays stuck there. Nothing appears to be working. The zip drive will work but read disks forever and is able to eject them.

Can someone please help? I have hardware revision 3 with the super rare factory overheat fix.

Thanks!

[Duke.Togo]

I'll be interested to see how this pans out for you. I've got a Z64 ver. 2 that I have had forever and it hasn't given me any issues. It's a very nice unit.

[famiac]

I love the damn thin and was so excited when i got one. It was untested so i got it for cheap... Maybe if i use a 1.6 A power supply it will work...

[Duke.Togo]

I'd definitely try that. The power supply that came with mine is rated at 1.6A.