Zoom h2 recorder doesn't turn on ac adaptor - Zoom H2 Digital Voice Recorder

SOURCE: My Zoom H2 recorder isn't working properly with rechargeables

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SOURCE: I have just cooked my

Small electronics aren't usually 'repaired'.

For sure the adapter is cooked, right?

If you're really not from the UK you may not have the time for an eBay purchase. Look around for an electronics store that sells 9v adapters. You might try to get one and see how that works out.

If you DO have the time or are staying for awhile:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ZOOM-MRS-8-MRS8-POWER-SUPPLY-REPLACEMENT-ADAPTER-9V-/150560413980?pt=UK_Recorders_Rewriters&hash=item230e19991c

And the unit without a power supply can be replaced with careful bidding on eBay (meaning one single bid at about 5 seconds to go) for as little as 22 Euro.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Zoom-H2-Handy-Recorder-SD-Card-Format-No-RESERVE-/200592458575?pt=UK_Recorders_Rewriters&hash=item2eb43e034f

SOURCE: My Zoom H2 recorder is

No solution, just a workaround. I have used the H2 with firmware 1.90 successfully with Windows 7, but lately the H2 is not recognized anymore. Built-in obsolescence maybe?
Anyway, I just take out the card and put it in a card reader. It is faster also. Card readers are cheap.