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    Default Nes Advantage Joystick repair

    So I managed to come across a Nes Advantage joy stick and need help or ideas of what i can do to fix it.

    Symptoms: The joystick does not work up down left or right. The A and B buttons do not seem to work either yet both leds for the turbo will light up and flash.

    I have already disassembled it and cleaned all the contact points on the joystick, A/B buttons, as well as start and select. The board is now free of any dirt or dust.

    I really dont know what to do from here so if anyone has any suggestions let me know. And if you want me to take pictures of it I can. (im just trying to do some cable management today so all of my electronics are all over my room.)

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    I'd just buy another one. They are common and cheap. Mike : )
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    Maybe the player select slide switch? Check turbo, start, select buttons too.

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    I don't know how You cleaned the insides.
    I was told that a heavy spray of WD40 can work.
    If it is broken it is worth a try

    Rick

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rick 2007 View Post
    I don't know how You cleaned the insides.
    I was told that a heavy spray of WD40 can work.
    If it is broken it is worth a try

    Rick
    I opened it all up and cleaned all the rubber as well as contact points until they were looking like new. I can try wd 40 i guess.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CRTGAMER View Post
    Maybe the player select slide switch? Check turbo, start, select buttons too.

    all those buttons push in but they seem to not do anything

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    Quote Originally Posted by Z3R0 4pathy View Post
    I opened it all up and cleaned all the rubber as well as contact points until they were looking like new. I can try wd 40 i guess.
    KEEP THE WD-40 OUT OF THE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS!

    You are looking for Electrical Contact Cleaner, from electrical supply stores or home depot.

    I suspect that player select slide switch. Jumping a wire across the two terminals would verify. Maybe post a pic of the PCB?

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