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1125520 No.1125520 [Reply] [Original]

So I've got an odd problem with my NES.

I was attempting to clean it and get it running better. To do this I cleaned out my games and lifted the pins on the 72pin connector.

Now my games run fantastically, but their's one problem. The games now only run if I do NOT push the game into the down position.

Is this normal?

The guide I was using did not mention this at all and now it seems like I've stumbled upon some other method that only a few websites mention.

So is this good? I feel kind of lame not pressing down on the game before I play it. Is there anyway to keep the pins snug and be able to press down?

In the end this is pretty much a non problem and actually a good thing.

Thoughts?


Pic sorta related, not my NES.

>> No.1125535

I'm wondering if this isn't just some hardware flaw of the NES?

If the pins had been raised higher would more NES machines be playing flawlessly to this day?

Also, has anyone used the toploading style of NES? I've heard they don't have any problems playing games.

These problems are always associated with the console being dirty, but is this completely untrue and the bad pin connection is the true culprit?

>> No.1125552

yeah that gay zero force insertion thing is a piece of crap and sometimes when you put it back together the games dont like to stay pressed down, make sure you dont have it screwed in too tight cause it causes it to misshape slightly which causes that.

>> No.1125576

That's pretty normal, it's the same with mine. I'm not sure exactly why it happens, but I think it has to do with raising the pins too far.

Assuming it's the original 72-pin and not a replacement, you could probably fix it by just pushing the pins down slightly. If you keep it the way it is, though, you won't have any problems with it in the future, since keeping it up doesn't bend them.

>> No.1125676

>>1125576
Fantastic, either way.

Thanks for confirmation.

>> No.1125804

Thats normal.. the only reason you push the game down to begin with is for the cart to connect with the pins. You just fixed the pins up so good that they make that connection without being forced.

>> No.1125921

the reason games wont click down anymore is because you forgot to tuck the mainboard behind the easy to miss lip of the zero force insertion piece. take it out again and look for a little lip on the bottom that should go under the pcb.

>> No.1125941

>>1125535
I have a toploader and it doesn't have any problems playing games. (AV mod it if you get one)

>> No.1125954

>>1125921

I can push it down just fine. This is not the problem.

>> No.1125957

>>1125941

Cool, I'm going to get one just for collections sake, but it's nice to no it will play well.

>> No.1125969

>>1125520

Sounds like you made it better than they were originally, good work man

>> No.1126010
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>>1125957
If you find one for a decent price go for it. (Most people want a lot for them) That being said I got mine for $40, and av modded it myself.

>> No.1126014
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>>1126010

>> No.1126038

I have this problem if my games or connector aren't clean enough. Usually the games are dirty.

I stop cleaning when I can move the cart between the two positions with the system on without it freezing or glitching.

>> No.1126112

>>1126014

AV modded it? What do you mean?

>> No.1126125

>>1126014
i got mine for $20 on craigslist about a year ago. I'm not entirely tech savvy, but I did find someone online who does AV modding for $40. honestly though, I don't mind using my front loader NES. replacing 72 pins once a year, if not longer isn't a big deal.

>> No.1126190

>>1126125
>replacing 72 pins once a year
>why.jpg

The only reason they stop working is because they get dirty. Not to mention the aftermarket 72-pins are trash compared to the original.

>> No.1126506

>>1126112
Adding the av ports, toploaders only have rf unless you mod it.

>> No.1126508

My friend has his NES from when we were kids. When he dug it out of storage it was dusty as hell and didn't work. He read online to take apart the case and soak the innards in mildly soapy water for 12 hours, then let it dry for 24. Sure enough it worked, and it still works perfectly to this day.

>> No.1126562

>>1126508
I hope it was just the cartridge slot that he soaked, because soaking the whole thing would be wicked retarded

>> No.1127117

The most common reason for your game not staying down is because the springs are not lined up right. A lot of times when you replace the pin connector, the springs will be knocked out of line. It is VERY easy to knock them out of line. Just take apart the Nintendo again and check the springs (they are located on the sides of the loading mechanism.

Also, it doesn't matter at all if the game can be pushed down or not. As long as the pins line up, the game will function just fine. I used to have a Nintendo that had no cartridge holder at all. I just shoved it into the pins and it worked. The whole spring holder mechanism is strictly there to keep the game in a position to not be disconnected form the pins. As you can tell, when it's not pushed down, it can easily be pulled out of the pin connector. But when it's pushed down, it's snug and not able to be moved around much. The point is, you don't have to worry about it.

>> No.1130189

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