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First, I imported this from Japan and asked Batteries + Bulbs store employee if it's okay to plug a Japanese computer into an American socket and he said that Japan and America's watts are about the same.

Second, after a few minutes, it shut itself off. As soon as I turned it on again, it turned off immediately. The PSU started making a funny sizzling sound.

Third, I have been asking as many people and researched as much as possible, but little to no luck.  Some said that this voltage converter will fix the problem:

http://www.amazon.com/VCT-VT-500J-Japanese-Transformer-Converts/dp/B000PC4JL4


But one said that this one will work:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00009RA60?ref_=pd_ybh_3


I am also seeking a way to digitally record from the FM TOWNS to a Windows PC like a Surface Pro 2. Any suggestions?

i have a very similar issue. when i received mine, i boot the computer then shut down by itself after 3-4 sec. Plugged to the wall make a strange pitch noise. Result: I opened the fm towns case, remove the power supply, verify power supply components, i can clearly see 2 cap leakings. Remove all Caps on the power supply and solder new ones. It's working now

So verify if any of your caps on the power supply is leaking or if the top of one of them is bulbed.

I took it to a repair shop and they said it is best to find a working PSU by TDK CA02951-0620.

Any site suggestions?