Thank you so much sir, I've been wanting to use my old NES for years now, only now had I bothered to check the internet, I came across this video, and here I am 30 minutes later with a fixed NES!
I fix a ton of nes systems I Repair the pin sets it's not hard I do not recommend repairing pin sets it's a little tricky I also remove the 3193A lockout chip makes the system a lot better
This tutorial made it so easy but stressful to fix my old NES system, but by watching and following each step it works like brand new. Thanks for the help.
He's not wrong. You basically click-baited on that title. I was looking for a FAST non-BS version. You made a great repair video, everything after 1:50 is gold... but that intro was not FAST in any way and you know it. Thanks for the video though, the repair part is perfect.
faster version and cheaper? alcohol bath the old connector or boil it in distilled water,and disable the lockout chip by cutting the leg. no need those bad Chinese connector.
Legend! Thank you, just used this video to resurrect my old NES. pulled apart cleaned it all out, bend back up the connector pins and cleaned with contact cleaner. cleaned all my cartridges, and all 5 which i could not get working no matter what. now work perfectly. Zelda 1, Zelda 2 , faxanidu and super mario bro 2 time to play again :)
I'm witness that this maintenance actually works ... When pressed cartbridge down in NES just sent me green screen ... after cleaning it up for a while worked majestically. Just little advice is using isopropyl alcohol with some patience in motherboard contacts ... My nes was gift by older brother and it does have around 30 years old (the console) so the change is shown immediatelly. Thanks for the video though.
Thanks man, this video helped me out. I mainly got stuck trying to figure out how to remove the pins, and it was the two screws near the AV and power that I missed.
It worked !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just took it apart , used a needle and pushed the pins up like you said in the video. I put it back together, turned it on and it worked again. It only took about 10 minutes. So glad i watched your video cause i was thinking of trashing it. Thanks for sharing.
Very good video mate had the same problem got a new pin connector off Amazon and fixed it, I wouldn't have been able to do it without the help from this video
Thank you i just followed your video step by step and everything worked out Perfect I did have to bend the connectors up personally took me bout 10 minutes and saved me $10 Thanks again
Ok so i thought it worked but looks like something else is wrong I also disabled the chip whatever its called the one where you cut the 4th prong from the left to stop the flashing. The flashing light went away but non of my games work nothing even comes up on the screen other than a grey screen or squiggly random flashy squigles. Anyways as far as you know do i just have a dead NES?
Nazar Loun well I hope not, If your motherboard is intact and all connections are good, it must just be a game and pin connection. Maybe just install a new pin connector and see what happens. Sometimes bending will solve the problem, but many times since it is old and the original it needs to be replaced.
ok thank you sir ill order me a new one of those pin connectors i was just so happy that i bought an NES for $5 i guess it will have to be a $15 NES LOL! Thank you for your time much appreciated
Holy crap! Just googled this problem for my NES and you popped up! Please tell me you used to be a coach at Union County High School in SC! If you're not, I swear you look EXACTLY like strength and conditioning coach that used to work there!
Great vid. I just bought an nes today for a gift and checked to see if it worked and it wasnt. Just blinked.Took it all apart and did what u said and although it still doesnt work right at least i got something on the screen and narrowed down the problem so all i gotta do is get a new 72 pin and it should work just fine. Thanks for the tutorial!
thanks alot this helped us out a lot brother my dad ordered new pins cant wait to watch your video again and get nes gaming again keep posting :)God bless
Dude thank you! Your video was perfect, not too fast, not too slow. Got my NES working in 15 minutes. Little tip 5flr others: you might have to be a little mean to it, by which I mean you gotta pull it off with a little bit of force.
Pro tip to Nintendo owners, looking to replace pin connectors. Look for a a stainless ping connector as to brass; does not hold it's shape and will slowly deteriorate. Next hunt for thin cut cartage's or there usually worn in or around 0.025". These are lighter on your contact pins and will do less damage to each brass pin if you have a good system with tight pins. Finally treatment, ensure your games are flush inserted near the hatch and less to the back of the bay. You do not need full to the back impression and installment. The flaw with Nintendo Entertainment system besides the brass, was Nintendo not creating a stop on the 72 pin connector at the back to protect the pins which results in a crushing the pins beyond there tolerance. about .015lbs of pressure is all you need or your pinky finger exerting force in the center of the cartage. This is why your litter sister always would get your console working, a softer touch is the answer.
Lythrox I just replaced my pins with new ones. It came with this eraser that cleans the contacts. I cleaned all the contacts on the board and opened the game and cleaned those also and it still doesn't work. All I get is a flashing grey screen. I did disable the lock out chip. Any ideas on what's going on with my system?
Good video man. I had 3 sitting around that I needed to get ready for sale, and I had 2 new pins that I bought last year and I figured I'd get to it all someday, and it worked great. thanks again.
Thats just criminal :( I'm really getting into the DIY repair as I run a small online retro game store, but have been letting the consoles build up for a couple of years that need repair :\ I just did 10 snes power port replacements with 8 more to go. Before taking the time to sit down and watch the vids, I had absolutely no idea what to do with any of these things. Anyone can do this if they just watch your vids. Keep em coming man ;)
This help me so much sir respect for this video its was a god send find my nes in my mums house 40 years old and this help me bring it back to life. Feel so bless right about now and happy cant lie ❤🙏🏿🙋♂️👏 keep up the good work 🙌 I be locking for more information about the nes
Just plugged in my nes for the first time in years and it's doing all of that crap I'm probably going to go that route with ordering the new pin connector thanks for the video.
I'm usually not the greatest at hardware repair (big, clumsy hands), but this was very straightforward. I'll try the pin bend method first and then replace PIN connector if needed. If I do, where is the best place to find a cheap, reliable unit?
AdamG1983 Check ebay for cheap pin connectors, otherwise your local game shop might sell them too. They will also charge about $60 to put it in too, when this is really easy to do yourself.
TheRykerDane I think I will do that. I attempted to pull the pins back myself but nerfed it. Thanks for the video though! Will be a breeze once I get replacement.
The blue blink is actually an error code indicating a problem with Nintendo's security lockout chip. Unlicensed third party games (the ones that don't come in a grey cartridge) were designed to override the chip. Games using a licensed Nintendo cart would have problems in aging systems while unlicensed game carts, such as Fantasy Zone and RBI Baseball, will play just fine. An easy way to bypass the problem while using a standard grey Nintendo cartridge is to use it with a Game Genie. The Genie would override the security chip in order to let you hack your games, but you can jut not enter any codes if you want to play normally. Also, later the top loading NES from the 1990's didn't have the security chip, and thus has far fewer problems.
You are a genius! I really mean it! I followed every step and my NES works! My system may glitch a little bit, but sometimes I give it a jiggle. And I'm also glad the Nintendo company still makes 72 pin connector, or as I refer to as the heart of NES. You rock and you're a lifesaver!
Tried to do this but I think there's too much corrosion and wear on my pins. I'm gonna have to order a new one but I'm glad it seems to be an easy enough fix.
I've heard that you shouldn't use brasso, because it leaves a thin film that makes the pins shine, but it can leave you with a bad connection. You don't want shiny gold pins that dont work. You want fully functional pins!
i got a new pin connector it works correctly but when i put the game in, the pins are WAY to tight and i have to almost rip it out. what would be a good way to loosen them? would boiling it work?
i did everything like you sugested but im still in the blinking, for a while the screen will only stay white but it went back to the blinking... what can i try next? opening the games and cleaning them from the inside? help!
Thanks for posting this how to video. I've been trying to fix my Nintendo. My problem for the time being is I can't find a screwdriver long enough to get the back panel off.
Years ago I ordered about 10 new pin connectors and after using a few of them I realize they are cheaply made and inferior to the original & actually worry about damaging pins on the games they are so tight. Best just to polish the game contacts with metal glo and clean the original higher quality pin connector in the console & good to go. I've never had to bend any pins yet but I might do one that way I have right now that seems to be particular about loading even polished games. Seems people leave games loaded in them for long periods of time causes issues & game genies spread the pins too far apart as well so leaving them in for long periods of time is a big NO NO!
What about the lockout chip? I heard that games will play every time despite dirty connectors (although too dirty will result in graphical artifacts). Might one simply opt for clipping the chip and attaching a manual switch to turn it off/on?
+Kavya disabling the lockout chip will prevent certain problems which makes starting up games more reliable. However dirty contacts or bent pins will still cause problems. I have my lockout chip disabled and still sometimes have to wiggle my nes carts or clean them first otherwise I get the gray screen etc. Every year or so I have to disasemble my nes and bend the pins again to make it reliable ( I personally heard a lot of the replacement 72 pin connectors not being of great quality or having the grip of death on your carts. So I hang on to the original pin connector)
I've also heard of boiling the original one in water the shape the metal pins back in to place. the new pin connectors I've heard are too tight on the games and can eventually ruin your games.
Ha!:) Thanks for the video. Entertaining, as well as informative. Nice job;) I will be working on my console later on tonight, following your tutorial. If I end up needing a new pin connector, do you recommend a certain site to order from? Thanks!
thank you... mine has been store since 1996 i found my snes 2 days ago and it was the same flashing screen and the blinking light.. ill try to get the new replacement and test if it works.. thank you again
+TheRykerDane just finished cleaning my games and also the 72 pin as you show in your video and it worked great... thank you again ... I'll go enjoy my nes..
You don’t actually have to replace the connector, just put the game in, make sure you push down, wiggle the game cartridge in the console until you start seeing the title while it flashing and then press reset and your good.
Thanks for your video, followed your tips and everything went great! My NES didn’t turn on as smooth though. The 72 replacement I bought is super tight too. Any thoughts or recommendations on where to buy 72 replacement from legit seller?
If you haven't already, you might want to retro bright that NES before the bromine deterioration gets much worse...apparently, it doesn't matter if the system is in direct sunlight, it'll still yellow as the years pass, and by extension, the plastic's integrity will weaken substantially...not trying to talk down, or anything, I'd just hate to see such a beautiful piece of hardware destroy itself.
Funny enough mine was perfect in coloration when i got it from a friend who didn't want it anymore, don't know if he retro brighten it or not. But still looking fine.
man this was really helpful!! my Nintendo works like new again and it was a real pain in the ass to put the loading tray back on!! and btw I loved the beginning of this video lol that's how I am :)
thanks for the tutorial. I bought a new pin on amazon for $12.00. the install was relatively simple. I had difficulty getting the first set of screws out so I put a little spray of WD40 in the holes and let them soak for a bit - worked like a charm and the screws came out easy. now ... the good and not-so-good news - the light stays on for some games and some games load ... but ... they won't actually play. the light will blink for other games. I also find that the games are very difficult to take out as it appears to be a tight fit compared to the old pin (which of course didn't work at all). Any further ideas to get my games to play would be very much appreciated. Jim from Canada
I would tell anyone to disable the 10 nes chip.. my nes had blinking red light I took out 4th pin of 10 nes chip and now it works like brand new. I tried everything else.. nothing worked..then I broke off 4th pin on 10 nes chip and it solved all my problems
Steve Mabee I would think so, when working on electronic parts like this, one wrong move could destroy something. But you could always try one if you think you are capable.
some people suggest fine sand paper for contacts too, i wouldnt do any of this, just use windex window cleaner... look up the best brands, i think windex is most popular. I also sometimes used my eyeglasses cleaner solution for other tech stuff, im sure that could work too. But yea its better to stay away from anything that could hurt your system/games
Try the new connector and yes it worked but when I started cleaning my games and testing them, it stop working. So the next best thing was pull back that four pin on that chip on the back of the motherboard and it’s alive! Despite that, good tutorial hands down!
Hi, good vid, man. My SNES shows on screen some little colorful squares when I play Super Metroid or Megaman even Mario Bros. What do you think is worng with my console? Please help
Does the big black card holder does something? I bought a faulty nes on ebay for 5 bucks... It has the card reader but not the boxy holder. I also got red blinking light
My issue with these replacements is they are too tight on the cartridges. I just clean my original one and make sure my cartridges are clean after that and no problems.
Alex Ware Green light? I have never see a green light before. I am sorry, but I do not know. If the game still is not playing you would still need to replace the pin connector.
if you messed up the screws from using an incorrect screwdriver you can still get the screw out by just putting a piece of rubber band on the tip of the screwdriver then fill in the screw with the rubber and it should grip on and you'll be able to unscrew it. Maybe replace the screws if they have no more threading.
Thank you so much! It was my granny's for the grandchildren so I'm not sure it has been dropped, but it appears quite dirty. I greatly appreciate the response. Have a wonderful day. +TheRykerDane
So question did all of this and finally got my nes to work but the catch is my tv will constantly flicker and some games load up mashed up and not correct
I just bought an nes of ebay an recieved it yesterday...I have the blinking light...would the light blink without a game in it? But either way it blinks with game or without game
We may end up trying this. We got a Nintendo and 20 games free, and we are having the blinking problem. We know the darn thing did get wet, so this also might help dry it out too
You should never use rubbing alcohol on any cartridge system as it leaves a film (because it has glycerin) and that can lead to connection problems. use isopropyl alcohol or windex. (after using winded however, wipe down the pins to not leave any film. isopropyl alcohol will not leave any film)
faster version and cheaper? alcohol bath the old connector or boil it in distilled water,and disable the lockout chip by cutting the leg. no need those bad Chinese connector.
I just replaced my pins with new ones. It came with this eraser that cleans the contacts. I cleaned all the contacts on the board and opened the game and cleaned those also and it still doesn't work. All I get is a flashing grey screen. I did disable the lock out chip. Any ideas on what's going on with my system?
TheRykerDane I figured it out. My power adapter output was 500mah...way to low. I got another one that's 850mah and everything work fine now. I hope my comment help others out.
If you tighten the tray down too tight it won't play and the screw that is below the tray will make the tray stick if you got it too tight as well you only suppose to tighten those screws finger tight if you got them so tight it makes the game not want to play and you need the shield over the motherboard to level it as well some games work with the shield off and most of them work with the shield on i've had some that worked better with the shields off and most worked better with them on its recommended that you keep the tin shield on them though but only finger tighten the screws do not wedge them tight or the tray will hang.
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Thank you so much sir, I've been wanting to use my old NES for years now, only now had I bothered to check the internet, I came across this video, and here I am 30 minutes later with a fixed NES!
thats awesome!
I fix a ton of nes systems I Repair the pin sets it's not hard I do not recommend repairing pin sets it's a little tricky I also remove the 3193A lockout chip makes the system a lot better
This tutorial made it so easy but stressful to fix my old NES system, but by watching and following each step it works like brand new. Thanks for the help.
Actual instructions begin at 1:50 I'd hate to see the non-fast version of this video.
wow, impatient much?
He's not wrong. You basically click-baited on that title. I was looking for a FAST non-BS version. You made a great repair video, everything after 1:50 is gold... but that intro was not FAST in any way and you know it. Thanks for the video though, the repair part is perfect.
faster version and cheaper? alcohol bath the old connector or boil it in distilled water,and disable the lockout chip by cutting the leg.
no need those bad Chinese connector.
Tailslol is right, I ordered a new 72 pins rack and the came worst tham thw original.
This is currently the best video on UA-cam covering basic Nintendo repair. Thumbs up.
nice! Thats great to hear!
Legend! Thank you, just used this video to resurrect my old NES. pulled apart cleaned it all out, bend back up the connector pins and cleaned with contact cleaner. cleaned all my cartridges, and all 5 which i could not get working no matter what. now work perfectly. Zelda 1, Zelda 2 , faxanidu and super mario bro 2 time to play again :)
Pressing the reset button around 20 times stops the light blinking on my dad's old NES.
this is probably the best (Because it's so straight forward) NES pin fixing tutorial I've sen
I'm witness that this maintenance actually works ... When pressed cartbridge down in NES just sent me green screen ... after cleaning it up for a while worked majestically.
Just little advice is using isopropyl alcohol with some patience in motherboard contacts ... My nes was gift by older brother and it does have around 30 years old (the console) so the change is shown immediatelly. Thanks for the video though.
Thanks man, this video helped me out. I mainly got stuck trying to figure out how to remove the pins, and it was the two screws near the AV and power that I missed.
It worked !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just took it apart , used a needle and pushed the pins up like you said in the video. I put it back together, turned it on and it worked again. It only took about 10 minutes. So glad i watched your video cause i was thinking of trashing it. Thanks for sharing.
Carolina Prepper You are welcome, awesome you got it fixed. I am in Greenville, how about you?
thank you man. i bought an nes from gamestop and it had the blinking light. it now works and im very excited. thank you again
thats awesome
Very good video mate had the same problem got a new pin connector off Amazon and fixed it, I wouldn't have been able to do it without the help from this video
TheWinter99 awesome, now you are ready for more Mario!
Thank you i just followed your video step by step and everything worked out Perfect I did have to bend the connectors up personally took me bout 10 minutes and saved me $10 Thanks again
Nazar Loun awesome!
Ok so i thought it worked but looks like something else is wrong I also disabled the chip whatever its called the one where you cut the 4th prong from the left to stop the flashing. The flashing light went away but non of my games work nothing even comes up on the screen other than a grey screen or squiggly random flashy squigles. Anyways as far as you know do i just have a dead NES?
Nazar Loun well I hope not, If your motherboard is intact and all connections are good, it must just be a game and pin connection. Maybe just install a new pin connector and see what happens. Sometimes bending will solve the problem, but many times since it is old and the original it needs to be replaced.
ok thank you sir ill order me a new one of those pin connectors i was just so happy that i bought an NES for $5 i guess it will have to be a $15 NES LOL! Thank you for your time much appreciated
This is why I love youtube! Thanks man gonna try this right now.
***** Ok, good luck!
Holy crap! Just googled this problem for my NES and you popped up! Please tell me you used to be a coach at Union County High School in SC! If you're not, I swear you look EXACTLY like strength and conditioning coach that used to work there!
Katie Morris Yes I did, thats me! I hope this vid helped you with your NES problem!
Great vid. I just bought an nes today for a gift and checked to see if it worked and it wasnt. Just blinked.Took it all apart and did what u said and although it still doesnt work right at least i got something on the screen and narrowed down the problem so all i gotta do is get a new 72 pin and it should work just fine. Thanks for the tutorial!
Thats great, its going to be a great present!
I really appreciated this video. I had a rough day and getting my new and first NES working made my day better. Thumbs up!
awesome!
thanks alot this helped us out a lot brother my dad ordered new pins cant wait to watch your video again and get nes gaming again keep posting :)God bless
Got to give a huge shout out to you! You made my day for only $10 and 10 minutes!
T.J. Armetta awesome, glad you got it fixed!
Dude thank you! Your video was perfect, not too fast, not too slow. Got my NES working in 15 minutes. Little tip 5flr others: you might have to be a little mean to it, by which I mean you gotta pull it off with a little bit of force.
You are the absolute best man. Thanks for the video.
you are welcome, thanks!
Pro tip to Nintendo owners, looking to replace pin connectors. Look for a a stainless ping connector as to brass; does not hold it's shape and will slowly deteriorate. Next hunt for thin cut cartage's or there usually worn in or around 0.025". These are lighter on your contact pins and will do less damage to each brass pin if you have a good system with tight pins.
Finally treatment, ensure your games are flush inserted near the hatch and less to the back of the bay. You do not need full to the back impression and installment.
The flaw with Nintendo Entertainment system besides the brass, was Nintendo not creating a stop on the 72 pin connector at the back to protect the pins which results in a crushing the pins beyond there tolerance. about .015lbs of pressure is all you need or your pinky finger exerting force in the center of the cartage.
This is why your litter sister always would get your console working, a softer touch is the answer.
+Lythrox very good information, thanks a lot for posting!
Lythrox I just replaced my pins with new ones. It came with this eraser that cleans the contacts. I cleaned all the contacts on the board and opened the game and cleaned those also and it still doesn't work. All I get is a flashing grey screen. I did disable the lock out chip. Any ideas on what's going on with my system?
OMG Lythrox i'm gonna try that thanks! i'm mad cause Ghostbusters keeps cutting out on me just as i'm halfway to the sound generator
Good video man. I had 3 sitting around that I needed to get ready for sale, and I had 2 new pins that I bought last year and I figured I'd get to it all someday, and it worked great. thanks again.
+Joshua Smith you are welcome, I think a small game shop will charge about 40 bucks to fix them
Thats just criminal :( I'm really getting into the DIY repair as I run a small online retro game store, but have been letting the consoles build up for a couple of years that need repair :\ I just did 10 snes power port replacements with 8 more to go. Before taking the time to sit down and watch the vids, I had absolutely no idea what to do with any of these things. Anyone can do this if they just watch your vids. Keep em coming man ;)
Joshua Smith thanks a lot!
Cool video. I don't have an NES anymore, but I never knew that it was the pin connector that was causing the problem. It use to drive me nuts.
yep, its an easy fix
This help me so much sir respect for this video its was a god send find my nes in my mums house 40 years old and this help me bring it back to life. Feel so bless right about now and happy cant lie ❤🙏🏿🙋♂️👏 keep up the good work 🙌 I be locking for more information about the nes
You are very welcome! Glad to help!
Just plugged in my nes for the first time in years and it's doing all of that crap I'm probably going to go that route with ordering the new pin connector thanks for the video.
Thanks for the guide nes is working like a charm
Glad I could help
Thanks, I will see if I can contact him!
Best Video ever. I did exactly what the intro was.
I'm usually not the greatest at hardware repair (big, clumsy hands), but this was very straightforward. I'll try the pin bend method first and then replace PIN connector if needed.
If I do, where is the best place to find a cheap, reliable unit?
Where do I find PIN connector I meant.
AdamG1983 Check ebay for cheap pin connectors, otherwise your local game shop might sell them too. They will also charge about $60 to put it in too, when this is really easy to do yourself.
TheRykerDane I think I will do that. I attempted to pull the pins back myself but nerfed it. Thanks for the video though! Will be a breeze once I get replacement.
ok awesome, replacing it is easy, especially after seeing it done.
Love from New Zealand 🇳🇿 bro!
The blue blink is actually an error code indicating a problem with Nintendo's security lockout chip. Unlicensed third party games (the ones that don't come in a grey cartridge) were designed to override the chip. Games using a licensed Nintendo cart would have problems in aging systems while unlicensed game carts, such as Fantasy Zone and RBI Baseball, will play just fine. An easy way to bypass the problem while using a standard grey Nintendo cartridge is to use it with a Game Genie. The Genie would override the security chip in order to let you hack your games, but you can jut not enter any codes if you want to play normally.
Also, later the top loading NES from the 1990's didn't have the security chip, and thus has far fewer problems.
mechredd Thank you very much for the great info!
You are a genius! I really mean it! I followed every step and my NES works! My system may glitch a little bit, but sometimes I give it a jiggle. And I'm also glad the Nintendo company still makes 72 pin connector, or as I refer to as the heart of NES. You rock and you're a lifesaver!
you are very welcome!
Tried to do this but I think there's too much corrosion and wear on my pins. I'm gonna have to order a new one but I'm glad it seems to be an easy enough fix.
BOOM! NES fixed. My man!
I've heard that you shouldn't use brasso, because it leaves a thin film that makes the pins shine, but it can leave you with a bad connection. You don't want shiny gold pins that dont work. You want fully functional pins!
i got a new pin connector it works correctly but when i put the game in, the pins are WAY to tight and i have to almost rip it out. what would be a good way to loosen them? would boiling it work?
+dawson colby this is fine, it will loosen up after using it a while.
thanks for uploading this tutorial! Easiest tutorial by far! Good quality! I favorited it!
You are welcome! Thanks!
is there a way to make the snes or the nes system to have its original color back? please make a tutorial! all my systems are yellowed out! :(
Ok, try using a Magic Eraser made by Mr. Clean. It will clean up your system and the color. Try it out!
i did everything like you sugested but im still in the blinking, for a while the screen will only stay white but it went back to the blinking... what can i try next? opening the games and cleaning them from the inside? help!
seems like the connection is still not good
Thanks for posting this how to video. I've been trying to fix my Nintendo. My problem for the time being is I can't find a screwdriver long enough to get the back panel off.
Thank you bro! You really saved me with this video! Awesome!
you are welcome!
Years ago I ordered about 10 new pin connectors and after using a few of them I realize they are cheaply made and inferior to the original & actually worry about damaging pins on the games they are so tight. Best just to polish the game contacts with metal glo and clean the original higher quality pin connector in the console & good to go. I've never had to bend any pins yet but I might do one that way I have right now that seems to be particular about loading even polished games. Seems people leave games loaded in them for long periods of time causes issues & game genies spread the pins too far apart as well so leaving them in for long periods of time is a big NO NO!
yep you are right!
You're right, the unofficial ones are too tight.
What about the lockout chip? I heard that games will play every time despite dirty connectors (although too dirty will result in graphical artifacts). Might one simply opt for clipping the chip and attaching a manual switch to turn it off/on?
+Kavya I have acutally never heard of that
+Kavya disabling the lockout chip will prevent certain problems which makes starting up games more reliable. However dirty contacts or bent pins will still cause problems. I have my lockout chip disabled and still sometimes have to wiggle my nes carts or clean them first otherwise I get the gray screen etc. Every year or so I have to disasemble my nes and bend the pins again to make it reliable ( I personally heard a lot of the replacement 72 pin connectors not being of great quality or having the grip of death on your carts. So I hang on to the original pin connector)
Thanks for making this! I needed it.
Great tutorial! Subscribed.
ChuyListener Thanks!
I've also heard of boiling the original one in water the shape the metal pins back in to place. the new pin connectors I've heard are too tight on the games and can eventually ruin your games.
Ha!:) Thanks for the video. Entertaining, as well as informative. Nice job;) I will be working on my console later on tonight, following your tutorial. If I end up needing a new pin connector, do you recommend a certain site to order from? Thanks!
Stephanie Becerra Any online site has them pretty cheap, but usually eBay is the cheapest. Glad it helped you out!
It's why I always end up playing SNES instead
This worked like a charm! Thank you so much for the video!!
Excellent video sir!
it definitely worked now I can play with my dad lol. the new pin connecter makes it a bit harder to get the games in and out though.
not realky
Very easy to follow video. Thanks so much!
Keith Murray Thank you, did you get yours fixed?
Nice one Dane. BTW, you look like CaseyLavere. You two should do a collaboration hunting video some time.
Great video! Thanks for the step by step and clear video!
you are welcome!
thank you... mine has been store since 1996 i found my snes 2 days ago and it was the same flashing screen and the blinking light.. ill try to get the new replacement and test if it works.. thank you again
+Gabrielmtlqc I hope you get it out and fix it to relive those aweosome Mario memories!
+TheRykerDane just finished cleaning my games and also the 72 pin as you show in your video and it worked great... thank you again ... I'll go enjoy my nes..
I heard that those remanufactured replacement parts are not equal quality and can harm your games. So I'm quite skeptical for those.
Well i have still been playing since I made this video, if that helps
You don’t actually have to replace the connector, just put the game in, make sure you push down, wiggle the game cartridge in the console until you start seeing the title while it flashing and then press reset and your good.
good tip
I hope you check this soon. What site is the best one to get a new pin connector from?
sorry so late. ebay and amazon have the best prices
Thanks for your video, followed your tips and everything went great! My NES didn’t turn on as smooth though. The 72 replacement I bought is super tight too. Any thoughts or recommendations on where to buy 72 replacement from legit seller?
i bent em and it worked! i'll probably order a new connector soon though, your vid rocks
Thanks, glad you got it working!
Thank you so much for making this video, if I didn't find this I would have just taken back my NES
+XxNorwayGuyxX you are very welcome!
If you haven't already, you might want to retro bright that NES before the bromine deterioration gets much worse...apparently, it doesn't matter if the system is in direct sunlight, it'll still yellow as the years pass, and by extension, the plastic's integrity will weaken substantially...not trying to talk down, or anything, I'd just hate to see such a beautiful piece of hardware destroy itself.
thanks a lot for that tip!
Funny enough mine was perfect in coloration when i got it from a friend who didn't want it anymore, don't know if he retro brighten it or not. But still looking fine.
Please see this is it ok to clean the motherboard?
yes, but do it carefully
man this was really helpful!! my Nintendo works like new again and it was a real pain in the ass to put the loading tray back on!! and btw I loved the beginning of this video lol that's how I am :)
+Hector Leon ha ha, glad it helped!
thanks for the tutorial. I bought a new pin on amazon for $12.00. the install was relatively simple. I had difficulty getting the first set of screws out so I put a little spray of WD40 in the holes and let them soak for a bit - worked like a charm and the screws came out easy. now ... the good and not-so-good news - the light stays on for some games and some games load ... but ... they won't actually play. the light will blink for other games. I also find that the games are very difficult to take out as it appears to be a tight fit compared to the old pin (which of course didn't work at all). Any further ideas to get my games to play would be very much appreciated. Jim from Canada
ryker? I barely know her!
I would tell anyone to disable the 10 nes chip.. my nes had blinking red light I took out 4th pin of 10 nes chip and now it works like brand new. I tried everything else.. nothing worked..then I broke off 4th pin on 10 nes chip and it solved all my problems
Yup thats what I did also mine works like new as well, I thought he was going to remove the 10 nes chip oh well though.
lets say you have a lot of these to do, would a dremel tool with a very light buffing wheel be to rough on the connecters?
Steve Mabee I would think so, when working on electronic parts like this, one wrong move could destroy something. But you could always try one if you think you are capable.
some people suggest fine sand paper for contacts too, i wouldnt do any of this, just use windex window cleaner... look up the best brands, i think windex is most popular. I also sometimes used my eyeglasses cleaner solution for other tech stuff, im sure that could work too. But yea its better to stay away from anything that could hurt your system/games
that's some dank acting skills you got there
I know, pretty bad
Try the new connector and yes it worked but when I started cleaning my games and testing them, it stop working. So the next best thing was pull back that four pin on that chip on the back of the motherboard and it’s alive! Despite that, good tutorial hands down!
Thank for the help can't wait to fix my new
you are welcome!
Nice, man. Thank you!
Thanks for the video. Time to fix the NES
awesome!
Were did you get your new 72 pin connected
from ebay
Hi, good vid, man. My SNES shows on screen some little colorful squares when I play Super Metroid or Megaman even Mario Bros. What do you think is worng with my console? Please help
+martinrh76 not too sure, could be the motherboard
Thanks a lot for sharing your video. god bless you
+Henry Huỳnh you are welcome!
Does the big black card holder does something? I bought a faulty nes on ebay for 5 bucks... It has the card reader but not the boxy holder. I also got red blinking light
My issue with these replacements is they are too tight on the cartridges. I just clean my original one and make sure my cartridges are clean after that and no problems.
Where did you buy the pin connector?
ebay, or other online stores have them
excellent video sir!
thanks
Very nice video! Greetings from Germany 👍👍
Thanks Brother, Your Video Helped!
Was you light flashing green if so what would you do other than what you showed in the video
Alex Ware Green light? I have never see a green light before. I am sorry, but I do not know. If the game still is not playing you would still need to replace the pin connector.
thanks anyway i was just wondering
Can you use nail polish remover when cleaning the contacts at the part where you use brasso?
hmm, not sure. thats not exactly cleaning alcohol
TheRykerDane well I used and I works fine
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I love your videos
I just bought a nes and mine is having the same issue. Where can i buy a new 72 pin connector
+single231980 check them out on ebay
Dude I love the video. And feel exactly the same when my Nintendo got fixed 😂😂
ha ha, awesome!
FTW , I GOT PISSED AND IT WASNT WORKING AND MY MOM WALKED IT AND ALL THE SUDDEN IT WORKED PERFECTLY ...
Magnum Koishi wait a sec
Dude that happens to me all the time lol
cool vid. I replaced mine and it still flashes...think I have a faulty part?
I was going to try this fix on mine but I C can't even get the screws out!!!:-(
ah no, thats not good, make sure you have the right tool
if you messed up the screws from using an incorrect screwdriver you can still get the screw out by just putting a piece of rubber band on the tip of the screwdriver then fill in the screw with the rubber and it should grip on and you'll be able to unscrew it. Maybe replace the screws if they have no more threading.
You need a game bit(not just a normal screwdriver)
Rykerdane, do you know how to fix and/or the reasoning for a yellow screen?
yep still a contact issue with the pin connector, try to replace or clean
Yes! This is happening as watch this. Is there anything other than the 72 pin connection or a power issue that can cause this. Please help! Thanks
Enigma Sky This is the issued 99.5% of the time. Unless you dropped it and it did other damage. If it blinks, it is not connecting with the game
Thank you so much! It was my granny's for the grandchildren so I'm not sure it has been dropped, but it appears quite dirty. I greatly appreciate the response. Have a wonderful day. +TheRykerDane
So question did all of this and finally got my nes to work but the catch is my tv will constantly flicker and some games load up mashed up and not correct
I just bought an nes of ebay an recieved it yesterday...I have the blinking light...would the light blink without a game in it? But either way it blinks with game or without game
We may end up trying this. We got a Nintendo and 20 games free, and we are having the blinking problem. We know the darn thing did get wet, so this also might help dry it out too
You should never use rubbing alcohol on any cartridge system as it leaves a film (because it has glycerin) and that can lead to connection problems. use isopropyl alcohol or windex. (after using winded however, wipe down the pins to not leave any film. isopropyl alcohol will not leave any film)
thanks
Have a link to buy the 72 pin?
faster version and cheaper? alcohol bath the old connector or boil it in distilled water,and disable the lockout chip by cutting the leg.
no need those bad Chinese connector.
Where do you get the parts for the NES set
I just replaced my pins with new ones. It came with this eraser that cleans the contacts. I cleaned all the contacts on the board and opened the game and cleaned those also and it still doesn't work. All I get is a flashing grey screen. I did disable the lock out chip. Any ideas on what's going on with my system?
man thats weird. it still seems like it is not making a good connection with pins. Hopefully its not the motherboard
TheRykerDane I figured it out. My power adapter output was 500mah...way to low. I got another one that's 850mah and everything work fine now. I hope my comment help others out.
If you tighten the tray down too tight it won't play and the screw that is below the tray will make the tray stick if you got it too tight as well you only suppose to tighten those screws finger tight if you got them so tight it makes the game not want to play and you need the shield over the motherboard to level it as well some games work with the shield off and most of them work with the shield on i've had some that worked better with the shields off and most worked better with them on its recommended that you keep the tin shield on them though but only finger tighten the screws do not wedge them tight or the tray will hang.