NES help?

[Doku_san]

Okay, so I have a NES, and it doesnt work. Whenever I try to play it my screen goes grey, and I get a flashing light. Are there anyways I can remedy this without paying for the cost of a new NES? Thank you in advance.

[Scoots]

i'm sure if you search you'll see this has been covered a thousand times. cheapest and quickest way is to replace the 72 pin connector, will probably cost about $8 and take 15 minutes of your time.

[InsaneDavid]

Disassemble it and clean the cartridge connector first.

[Doku_san]

Okay, Mr. Smarty pants. Where do I get a connector? I looked on Ebay and they cost more than I payed for the NES itself. So there goes that option.
And thank you InsaneDavid. I'll try that.

[InsaneDavid]

Okay, Mr. Smarty pants. Where do I get a connector? I looked on Ebay and they cost more than I payed for the NES itself. So there goes that option.
And thank you InsaneDavid. I'll try that.

Settle down, you won't last long around here if you can't relax a bit.

[Doku_san]

I was seriously asking.. Not havin' a shot or anything..
Any idea where I can get one without resorting to ebay?

[jescis]

I know: http://www.mcmelectronics.com[/url]

[Doku_san]

I don't have a credit card. But thanks for the site. I guess I have to buy a new NES.

[omnedon]

Cool! A new NES! I'm not sure you'll have an easier time finding one of those, but I wish you the very best of luck.

You asked for a solution for the most common console repair problem known to humankind, and the solution was given, on your terms.

This forum is an excellent resource.

[alec006]

Remember when you buy a new NES it has the factory pin connector. Over time it will corrode and youl have the same problem. Just a warning

[dendawg]

Have you tried calling Nintendo's service number in your country, and asking nicely? Over here in the USA, Nintendo's customer service people are second to none, and have been known to hook up people with OEM connectors. Since you don't have a credit card, what have you got to lose?

[InsaneDavid]

Again, try cleaning the ZIF cartridge connector first. Open your NES up, remove the RF sheilding, go buy a cheap toothbrush, dip it in rubbing alcohol, shake it off, and brush out the connector. Let it dry / alcohol evaporate completely, reassemble your NES, clean your cartridges, then give it a try.

[Doku_san]

Thanks guys. I opened up my NES console and had a look around. I tryed fixing up my connectors, and after a quick google search for cleaning guides, noticed that the pins were.. Kinda bent outta shape and stuff. I tried pushing them back but they wouldnt stay, and I didn't want to snap them. So I guess it really is my connector.
I'm gonna ring Nintendo tomorrow. Wish me luck
-Edit- Horrible news, as I was walking from my lounge room, I tripped and fell with my NES in my arms. I heard it crying as it's parts leapt out it's mouth. Farewell NES, I didn't know you like I could of, but farewell all the same.
RIP NES 4:20 Pm Sunday, October 30th 2005.

[Xexyz]

So when you bent the pins on the stock pin connector they wouldn't stay? That's wierd, they bent back inplace for me. My experience was that I ordered a cheap MCM connector which of corse has a high rate of failure. Mine didn't work, so I decided to bend the origional pin connector (no corrosion) back in shape.

Just posting this so people know that it is possible to refurbish the old pin. You just need a lot of patience, and a non-corroded pin in your NES.