Front-loading NES Latch issues

[sparf]

Hey guys,

Got two classic NES systems and I'm finding that with one, though it latches properly, the game isn't held down quite far enough to make contact and so I have to use another game to weight it down or the game won't start.

The other one...well.... it latches, but I have to slam the cart sharply, otherwise it won't catch.

Feels like simple mechanical issues. Like maybe I did something wrong when I changed out the 72 pin connectors.

Thoughts?

[MachineGex]

Hey guys,

Got two classic NES systems and I'm finding that with one, though it latches properly, the game isn't held down quite far enough to make contact and so I have to use another game to weight it down or the game won't start.

The other one...well.... it latches, but I have to slam the cart sharply, otherwise it won't catch.

Feels like simple mechanical issues. Like maybe I did something wrong when I changed out the 72 pin connectors.

Thoughts?

Sounds like you did put the tray back in properly. The tray has a tab that locks it down(under the tray). Most people forget to slide that in correctly. The tray has a tab that slides under the motherboard that the tray sits on top of....(if that makes sense).

[sparf]

Sounds like you did put the tray back in properly. The tray has a tab that locks it down(under the tray). Most people forget to slide that in correctly. The tray has a tab that slides under the motherboard that the tray sits on top of....(if that makes sense).

Thanks! That got it! Though I admit to being very embarrassed by not noticing the BEND in the plastic because I put them in improperly. *facepalm*