How to take apart top-loading NES????

[goatwuss]

Hello,

I have a top-loading NES that I bought on Ebay, that was modified to have RCA outputs for the video and stereo audio.

I am also an audiophile, and I have hooked the audio-outs up to my stereo - and unfortuntaly, there is a buzz (not a 60hz ground-loop hum, I already fixed that) that is very annoying. I think that I can fix it, if I can figure out how to open the NES up and get inside it.

On the bottom of the NES, there are these little "rivot" things, this little brass circles or something. Do I need a special took to take these off? Or is there another way to get it open?

Thanks

Goatwuss

PS - Bubble bobble is the best game ever

[exit]

You'll need a 3.8mm bit (http://cgi.ebay.com/SNES-Nintendo-N64-Game-Screwdriver-Bit-3-8mm-22-1145_W0QQitemZ140000722670QQcategoryZ3592QQssPageN ameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) to open it up.

[CosmicMonkey]

Officially, you need a 'Gamebit' screw driver to fit those special Nintendo security screws. You could however go the Ghetto route, and use an empty Biro tube and a lighter.........

Melt the end of the empty tube, and ram it down the screw hole. Hold it there till it sets hard and then unscrew it slowly, whilst still applying pressure. It does work, and will save cash.

[goatwuss]

CosmicMonkey - What is a biro tube?

Also - have you ever heard "flight of the cosmic hippo" ? sounds right up your alley