NeoGeo CD PSU question

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Hello,
i got a Japanese NeoGeo CD yesterday, the seller forgot to include a 220V to 110V converter and never mentioned anything about needing one so i connecred it to a 220V plug.
As expected the psu went dead (without making any sound). After i figured out what had happened and that i needed 110 V instead of 220v, i opened up the psu.
The fuse was blown and also a disc shaped component near it was missing a piece of ceramic looking material.
I replaced the fuse and installed a 220 to 110V converter on the plug. After that the psu was giving out voltage (tested it with a voltometer, NOT on the console itself) for a moment but the disc shaped thing started to fry (obviously it was fried from the first 220V shock).
I don't know exactly what it is, i know its not a capacitor nor a resistor, the board has the word V101 and the symbol -N- under it. The thing is that the indication on it is totaly gone because of the high temperature it developed. Does anyone have any idea what it could be?

What i also wanted to ask is....
The first time i pluged the psu on 220V (before i install the voltage converter), the console was also pluged on the psu (the switch on it was OFF though). Is it possible that the console is fried too? I opened it up and took a look around the power jack area but nothing looked black (fried).
A friend of mine that was also present said that he noticed the red led on the console lighting up momentarily (although the console's switch was in OFF position).

I already order a european PSU but I'm very worried about this.

Please, any input would help.
 
I doubt the plug used in Japan is actually intended for a 220v U.S standard outlet. Mainly because the power needed to run the Neo Geo is most likely around 900 Mv. Hardly enough to give you a shock, whereas the power output from a 220v socket will kill a human being. A lot like using a full stick of dynamite to bring down a dog house. In short, you may have cooked your console. Even 110v outlets can have a serious impact on human health, as the electrical pulse from the outlets matches the same pulse of the human heart. In other countries, the pulse output is less as a safety precaution.

If you only blew fuses, and your console can be salvaged, it would be wise to run to a Radio Shack or equivalent electronics store and purchase a convertor. They are usually around $20 or so.

On a side note, you are extremely lucky you didn't electrocute yourself and burn down your house.
 
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