Was given a free NES by a local shop that couldn't get it to work. Powers on fine, composit works, but rf gets a distorted static screen. Definitely corrosion on the video/power box like yours, but mine definitely not as bad. Going to resolder it in the coming days and hopefully will have a working NES for someone else to enjoy (I already have two).
Yeah I find it quite relaxing. I do some off camera so I don't have to mess around with the kit and editing. That NES is a bit of a mess but glad it's working.
I have a question since I stumbled your video, so I suspect that this component that has a Toshiba branding on and its round, gets kinda hot when plugged in I can feel it on the component itself and the shield and even on the PCB , I'm using a DC adaptor a 9v 1amp which has good reviews, is the cause of my NES not getting enough voltage? and it powers on but no audio or video, also when there's no game it does the blinking, so would this component be it? I already recap too, and fixed my pins and it is OEM
@@GoodwinsPlace the nes rf video works on my crt tv but it randomly goes to static and back to normal after waiting a while. there is a hole on top of the rf box just like in the video. could i blow air into the hole to get the dust off?
I opened the power av unit on mine but it is a bit more rusted than yours and the rust is on the inside and hard to get to so idk exactly how im gonna remove it
@@GoodwinsPlace yes thanks, for my part waiting to receive this nes 5hat i got for cheap to try to fix, will check this out, was in case there is a common and known problem at this level. Thumbs up +1 subs thanks for your work mate.
I was looking for the most relevant video to post this on. It's probably a rare occasion our channel themes or interests cross over, but have you seen the new LEGO NES console that's been announced? I won't post a link here in case the comment gets flagged! But just have a browse online. Not sure if I'm going to pick it up straight away given the price point! But the design is so good. Be good to know your thoughts.
@@GoodwinsPlace what?!?! How did he get his hands on that early?!?! To be honest I'm torn on the Mario sets. I get what they are and the game functionality. But aside from the characters look kind of ugly and not really display pieces. I'm torn over whether to get any.
I'm trying to remove the AV box from a nes board. I've gotten as much solder up as I can, the holes all look clean but it won't even wiggle. Anyone have some desoldering advice?
@@GoodwinsPlace I’m not really 100% sure. I’ve had some that were looking dirty/rusty so I put them in vinegar to try and clean them up, but it did the exact opposite. They became very tarnished and I ended up just throwing them away. It was like the manufacturer of those particular screws used some odd material and then dipped them in a metal coating or what looked that way. Can’t explain it, but it was definitely my screws in that case.
Great job mate, so satisfying seeing all these consoles coming back to life.
Cheers I love repairing them. I hardly play on them after to be honest.
Superb work, Turtles on the NES was the one to play!
Yeah great game but really hard.
@@GoodwinsPlace I don't think I completed that one, hours of fun.
Was given a free NES by a local shop that couldn't get it to work. Powers on fine, composit works, but rf gets a distorted static screen. Definitely corrosion on the video/power box like yours, but mine definitely not as bad. Going to resolder it in the coming days and hopefully will have a working NES for someone else to enjoy (I already have two).
That's good of you. I'd prefer to use the composite anyway. But good to have it fully working.
Omg I have the same problem with a rusty AV box an I can’t get any of the solder to come off the mounting pins
Great job on the battered NES... I’m guessing you’re getting a sense of achievement out of repairing and cleaning it? I know I would 👍
Yeah I find it quite relaxing. I do some off camera so I don't have to mess around with the kit and editing. That NES is a bit of a mess but glad it's working.
I have a question since I stumbled your video, so I suspect that this component that has a Toshiba branding on and its round, gets kinda hot when plugged in I can feel it on the component itself and the shield and even on the PCB , I'm using a DC adaptor a 9v 1amp which has good reviews, is the cause of my NES not getting enough voltage? and it powers on but no audio or video, also when there's no game it does the blinking, so would this component be it? I already recap too, and fixed my pins and it is OEM
Top job mate! 🙌🏼
I need to know where to find that little red coil behind the channel selector. The one in mine looks like it exploded somehow
I'm not sure which part you are on about. Is there a reference on the board for it?
@@GoodwinsPlace my nes has rf video problems. could dust inside the rf modulator be the problem?
Possibly, are you getting a picture at all? Have you tried both RF and composite?
@@GoodwinsPlace the composite video and audio work on my hdtv but my crt tv is rf only. could this be nes rf problem or crt tv rf problem?
@@GoodwinsPlace the nes rf video works on my crt tv but it randomly goes to static and back to normal after waiting a while. there is a hole on top of the rf box just like in the video. could i blow air into the hole to get the dust off?
I opened the power av unit on mine but it is a bit more rusted than yours
and the rust is on the inside and hard to get to so idk exactly how im gonna remove it
What number of sandpaper do you use??
In this clean up it was probably around 200 wet and dry from memory.
Nice 1
I have an NES that has no power, no LED light on. Any ideas?
Did you figure it out? I’m having same problem. Pretty sure my AC adapter is fine
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Do you have a multimeter? You can test the power supply to make sure it isn't the issue.
@@GoodwinsPlace yes thanks, for my part waiting to receive this nes 5hat i got for cheap to try to fix, will check this out, was in case there is a common and known problem at this level. Thumbs up +1 subs thanks for your work mate.
I was looking for the most relevant video to post this on. It's probably a rare occasion our channel themes or interests cross over, but have you seen the new LEGO NES console that's been announced? I won't post a link here in case the comment gets flagged! But just have a browse online. Not sure if I'm going to pick it up straight away given the price point! But the design is so good. Be good to know your thoughts.
Yes looks great. Bryn in my team already has the Mario set and is looking to get the NES version when it's out.
@@GoodwinsPlace what?!?! How did he get his hands on that early?!?!
To be honest I'm torn on the Mario sets. I get what they are and the game functionality. But aside from the characters look kind of ugly and not really display pieces. I'm torn over whether to get any.
I'm trying to remove the AV box from a nes board. I've gotten as much solder up as I can, the holes all look clean but it won't even wiggle. Anyone have some desoldering advice?
Flux and solder braid is the best way. Make sure the legs aren't twisted, they bend them sometimes to keep it in place.
The rust is coming from the screws.
Is that what it is on these? I've worked on a few since and either been fine or I've managed to clean up with vinegar and isopropyl.
@@GoodwinsPlace I’m not really 100% sure. I’ve had some that were looking dirty/rusty so I put them in vinegar to try and clean them up, but it did the exact opposite. They became very tarnished and I ended up just throwing them away. It was like the manufacturer of those particular screws used some odd material and then dipped them in a metal coating or what looked that way. Can’t explain it, but it was definitely my screws in that case.