Wolf9545 Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 Sorry if this has already been posted, tried searching for nes connector but came up with so many non-related results. Also sorry if I am posting this in the wrong forum. My original NES, the front loading one, has the typical flashing screen problem; can play games sometimes and other times screen will flash. I have read on other websites that the best item to replace is the 72 pin connector inside the system. What I am wondering is if anyone has ordered this before and from where? Also, what were their experiences with the website; I'm just looking for the best website with the best price to get it from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uzumaki Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 I ordered mine from MCM Electronics but this was long before they appeared on eBay, back when MCM had decent replacement 72 pins connector. Right now? Dunno, I've heard bad things about the newer version and also those on eBay are cheap. Don't bother with gold plated connector, it's not really worth the extra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow460 Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 First question: do you have a World Championship cart? Head over to benheck.com, which has instructions for making the NES so that it will never blink again. It will cause the NES to not work with the NWC cart, though. After that, you can re bend the pins in the connector you have. Those two things together might not make your NES work perfect, but it'll work a LOT more often and a lot easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf9545 Posted December 10, 2006 Author Share Posted December 10, 2006 As far as I can remember I don't have that cart. I went to his site and did a search for NES but none of the results sounded like anything to fix one. Can you post the link if you know of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prodos8 Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 I've only done the pin-bending method on two of my decks with mild success. One works well just about always, the other only so-so. I did disable the lock-out chip on one of them and it does stop the blinking, but still doesn't always load however. You might as well try to refurbish your original connector since its free, then decide if you need a new connector or not. Anyway, a couple months ago I found a NES top-loader at a thrift and stopped messing with the front loader. Only downside is that I'm now using RF instead of A/V. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf9545 Posted December 10, 2006 Author Share Posted December 10, 2006 I was just thinking getting a new connector because that way it's all new; new contact, clean contacts, etc. I found a site that, with shipping, will be $10. https://ssl.perfora.net/electricquarter.com...0ad3afee5cdd0d8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustblackend Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 Here's a couple websites that talk about refurbishing and/or replacing the pin connector along with some mods and such Link 1 Link 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madhatter667 Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 I'd just replace it. Cheap insurance, and relatively easy to do. The connector slides off the board (it can be on there stiff, so use caution). Just remember where everything goes while disassembling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf9545 Posted December 10, 2006 Author Share Posted December 10, 2006 Anybody know anything about that website that I posted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATARIeric Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 (edited) I was just thinking getting a new connector because that way it's all new; new contact, clean contacts, etc. I found a site that, with shipping, will be $10. https://ssl.perfora.net/electricquarter.com...0ad3afee5cdd0d8 New connectors are the way to go, You will also need a security screw bit for opening up the unit, make sure to get one if you havent already. Edited December 10, 2006 by ATARIeric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf9545 Posted December 10, 2006 Author Share Posted December 10, 2006 (edited) I already took mine apart just to see what I have to deal with and mine uses just regular phillips screws. Edited December 10, 2006 by Wolf9545 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madhatter667 Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 I've heard of it, but haven't bought anything there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_Username Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Sorry if this has already been posted, tried searching for nes connector but came up with so many non-related results. Also sorry if I am posting this in the wrong forum. My original NES, the front loading one, has the typical flashing screen problem; can play games sometimes and other times screen will flash. I have read on other websites that the best item to replace is the 72 pin connector inside the system. What I am wondering is if anyone has ordered this before and from where? Also, what were their experiences with the website; I'm just looking for the best website with the best price to get it from. How about 8 bit classics?? I bought mine there and it works like new. A link to the page is below. 8 bit classics new NES 72-pin cartridge connector Hope it helps, -Derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATARIeric Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 How about 8 bit classics?? I bought mine there and it works like new. A link to the page is below. 8 bit classics new NES 72-pin cartridge connector Hope it helps, -Derek IMHO $20 is alot for a connector, eBay it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow460 Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Here's the link to Ben Heckendorn's guide on disabling the lockout chip. If you break the chip leg in the process and ever need a replacement, the lockout chip from any gray Nintendo made NES cart will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf9545 Posted December 11, 2006 Author Share Posted December 11, 2006 Like someone else said $20 is too much for the connector. I like I won't try disabling the lockout chip until I get a new connector just to see if that completely solves the problem. Thanks for everyones help. I might just get it from that site I listed. I believe a site is better than ebay just because you have a better chance of getting it new than just someone saying it's new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustblackend Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 http://www.nintendorepairhut.com has the connector for $6.50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf9545 Posted December 11, 2006 Author Share Posted December 11, 2006 Thank you. Since you recommended them I might buy from them, and shipping is only $3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagasian Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 I personally prefer to repair the original Nintendo-made 72-pin connector, but other people prefer to simply replace the connector with a new third-party part. If you do choose to replace the connector, I suggest that you keep the original connector because it can be repaired and some people believe that the a repaired Nintendo-made connector works better than a new third-party connector. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madhatter667 Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 But can that conclusion be proven. Belief is one thing, and eveyone is entitled to whatever...I am sure that first party hardware = better when new. Or if you can find the company that produced the original connectors, and some how magically find stock... (that is if Nintendo farmed out the work on that end). But when dealing with a cleaned up original connector, or a new connector... most people probably aren't going to care as long as it works well. Once you clean/repair/replace your 72 pin... give your carts a solid cleaning before popping them in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow460 Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 I can prove that conclusion to myself with my own NES. I repaired the connector. It's a tight fit, and most games load on the second or third try instead of the fifty-seventh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf9545 Posted January 13, 2007 Author Share Posted January 13, 2007 So I ordered the part from NintendoRepairHut and it came really fast; even with the slowest shipping. I put it in and it does seem to help. I now just have to go through my NES games and clean all of them. I wish there was an easy way of cleaning them instead of using a q-tip and cleaning solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxman Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 So I ordered the part from NintendoRepairHut and it came really fast; even with the slowest shipping. I put it in and it does seem to help. I now just have to go through my NES games and clean all of them. I wish there was an easy way of cleaning them instead of using a q-tip and cleaning solution. This should do the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russdog Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Here's the link to Ben Heckendorn's guide on disabling the lockout chip. If you break the chip leg in the process and ever need a replacement, the lockout chip from any gray Nintendo made NES cart will do. You don't even need a lockout chip - I say just remove it. Most people don't recommend that because simply because it disables the reset button. Well, the reset button goes to the lockout chip, and the lockout chip sends a reset signal to the CPU and PPU...and the lockout chip uses one of the invertors on the 74HCU04...so just install 2 jumper wires in place of the lockout chip to run the signal from the reset button into the invertor, and then to run the invertor's output to the CPU and PPU. You may need to remove the 2MHz crystal. It's easier than it sounds - trust me! If anyone wants more info, I'll provide the exact points to connect the 2 jumper wires to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadtower Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 I'd be interested in that info. I'm toying with the idea of taking the wireless receiver from a NEX and dropping it into a real NES. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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