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NES needs cleaning?

Postby VideoGameCritic » February 3rd, 2009, 11:37 pm

I noticed lately that my NES is having trouble loading games.  I keep having to re-insert the cartridge until it works.

Question: How do I clean my NES and get it back into proper working condition?  Help a brother out!!


zzz

NES needs cleaning?

Postby zzz » February 4th, 2009, 7:59 am

I used <a href="http://classicgaming.gamespy.com/View.php?view=Articles.Detail&id=256"> this </a> guide to fix mine. Aside from the occasional blowing into the cartridge, it works fine.


Guy

NES needs cleaning?

Postby Guy » February 4th, 2009, 9:37 am

You first want to clean all of your games and then you may have to  replace your 72-Pin connector. You may also may want to disable your Nintendo Entertainment lock out Chip. The You Tube video shows you how. Let me know how it goes.

Guy

Part 1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1b5sbjFnF0&feature=related

Part 2


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDj9gv1SB40&feature=related

 
Other Video   This video does not show you how to disable the lock out chip.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZRS2LZL-1M



Guy

NES needs cleaning?

Postby Guy » February 4th, 2009, 9:39 am


Fro

NES needs cleaning?

Postby Fro » February 4th, 2009, 11:38 am

9 times out of 10 replacing your 72-Pin connector will solve your load issues. It worked for me when I had trouble with my system.

Dennis

NES needs cleaning?

Postby Dennis » February 4th, 2009, 4:51 pm

I replaced my connector.  It cost $15 at a local import store.  My NES doesn't work quite perfectly, but before it was taking 10-15 minutes to get a game to load, and then half the time it would blink off 20 or 30 minutes into my game.


Guy

NES needs cleaning?

Postby Guy » February 4th, 2009, 5:08 pm

Did you try to disable the lockout chip?


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NES needs cleaning?

Postby VideoGameCritic » February 7th, 2009, 9:55 pm

[QUOTE=zzz]

I used <a href="http://classicgaming.gamespy.com/View.php?view=Articles.Detail&id=256"> this </a> guide to fix mine. Aside from the occasional blowing into the cartridge, it works fine.

[/QUOTE]

Hey zzz,
Thanks for this link!  I followed the instructions, and my NES is working a lot better.  It's still a bit temperamental (the carts have to be totally clean) but I think this did the trick.
Dave

zzz

NES needs cleaning?

Postby zzz » February 8th, 2009, 1:21 pm

No problem ! 8)



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