NES repairs Photo Journal (56k need not apply!)

[Kendal]

So today, I got my 72-pin connector. I had already gotten most of the screws out of the NES when I posted about the surgery. So here we go!

What is in here?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v410/Kenny_Blankenship/NES%20Repair/101_0106.jpg (http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vc21nLnBob3RvYnVja2V0LmNvbS9hbGJ1bXMvdj QxMC9LZW5ueV9CbGFua2Vuc2hpcC9ORVMlMjBSZXBhaXIvP2Fj dGlvbj12aWV3JmN1cnJlbnQ9MTAxXzAxMDYuanBn)


Oh, it is my connector that I ordered!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v410/Kenny_Blankenship/NES%20Repair/101_0108.jpg (http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vc21nLnBob3RvYnVja2V0LmNvbS9hbGJ1bXMvdj QxMC9LZW5ueV9CbGFua2Vuc2hpcC9ORVMlMjBSZXBhaXIvP2Fj dGlvbj12aWV3JmN1cnJlbnQ9MTAxXzAxMDguanBn)

Last time I bought something in one of those bags, I didn't want to photograph it!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v410/Kenny_Blankenship/NES%20Repair/101_0109.jpg (http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vc21nLnBob3RvYnVja2V0LmNvbS9hbGJ1bXMvdj QxMC9LZW5ueV9CbGFua2Vuc2hpcC9ORVMlMjBSZXBhaXIvP2Fj dGlvbj12aWV3JmN1cnJlbnQ9MTAxXzAxMDkuanBn)

New hotness!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v410/Kenny_Blankenship/NES%20Repair/101_0111.jpg (http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vc21nLnBob3RvYnVja2V0LmNvbS9hbGJ1bXMvdj QxMC9LZW5ueV9CbGFua2Vuc2hpcC9ORVMlMjBSZXBhaXIvP2Fj dGlvbj12aWV3JmN1cnJlbnQ9MTAxXzAxMTEuanBn)

With the patient shaved and ready for the operation, I prepare by grabbing my trusty Snap-on screw driver. Only the best for my NES.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v410/Kenny_Blankenship/NES%20Repair/101_0112.jpg (http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vc21nLnBob3RvYnVja2V0LmNvbS9hbGJ1bXMvdj QxMC9LZW5ueV9CbGFua2Vuc2hpcC9ORVMlMjBSZXBhaXIvP2Fj dGlvbj12aWV3JmN1cnJlbnQ9MTAxXzAxMTIuanBn)

Under the hood, we find an aluminum foil hat, or an RF shield.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v410/Kenny_Blankenship/NES%20Repair/101_0113.jpg (http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vc21nLnBob3RvYnVja2V0LmNvbS9hbGJ1bXMvdj QxMC9LZW5ueV9CbGFua2Vuc2hpcC9ORVMlMjBSZXBhaXIvP2Fj dGlvbj12aWV3JmN1cnJlbnQ9MTAxXzAxMTMuanBn)

Under the hat is the awesome machine that thrilled many and shaped tons of lives!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v410/Kenny_Blankenship/NES%20Repair/101_0114.jpg (http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vc21nLnBob3RvYnVja2V0LmNvbS9hbGJ1bXMvdj QxMC9LZW5ueV9CbGFua2Vuc2hpcC9ORVMlMjBSZXBhaXIvP2Fj dGlvbj12aWV3JmN1cnJlbnQ9MTAxXzAxMTQuanBn)

I know how to screw, or unscrew.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v410/Kenny_Blankenship/NES%20Repair/101_0115.jpg (http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vc21nLnBob3RvYnVja2V0LmNvbS9hbGJ1bXMvdj QxMC9LZW5ueV9CbGFua2Vuc2hpcC9ORVMlMjBSZXBhaXIvP2Fj dGlvbj12aWV3JmN1cnJlbnQ9MTAxXzAxMTUuanBn)

Useless floppy tray dealie, removed!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v410/Kenny_Blankenship/NES%20Repair/101_0117.jpg (http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vc21nLnBob3RvYnVja2V0LmNvbS9hbGJ1bXMvdj QxMC9LZW5ueV9CbGFua2Vuc2hpcC9ORVMlMjBSZXBhaXIvP2Fj dGlvbj12aWV3JmN1cnJlbnQ9MTAxXzAxMTcuanBn)

The brain behind the operation that rocked the 80's!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v410/Kenny_Blankenship/NES%20Repair/101_0118.jpg (http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vc21nLnBob3RvYnVja2V0LmNvbS9hbGJ1bXMvdj QxMC9LZW5ueV9CbGFua2Vuc2hpcC9ORVMlMjBSZXBhaXIvP2Fj dGlvbj12aWV3JmN1cnJlbnQ9MTAxXzAxMTguanBn)

Old and busted.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v410/Kenny_Blankenship/NES%20Repair/101_0119.jpg (http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vc21nLnBob3RvYnVja2V0LmNvbS9hbGJ1bXMvdj QxMC9LZW5ueV9CbGFua2Vuc2hpcC9ORVMlMjBSZXBhaXIvP2Fj dGlvbj12aWV3JmN1cnJlbnQ9MTAxXzAxMTkuanBn)

New hotness!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v410/Kenny_Blankenship/NES%20Repair/101_0111.jpg (http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vc21nLnBob3RvYnVja2V0LmNvbS9hbGJ1bXMvdj QxMC9LZW5ueV9CbGFua2Vuc2hpcC9ORVMlMjBSZXBhaXIvP2Fj dGlvbj12aWV3JmN1cnJlbnQ9MTAxXzAxMTEuanBn)
[/Men in Black]

Naked 'tendo!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v410/Kenny_Blankenship/NES%20Repair/101_0120.jpg (http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vc21nLnBob3RvYnVja2V0LmNvbS9hbGJ1bXMvdj QxMC9LZW5ueV9CbGFua2Vuc2hpcC9ORVMlMjBSZXBhaXIvP2Fj dGlvbj12aWV3JmN1cnJlbnQ9MTAxXzAxMjAuanBn)

It is coming back together!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v410/Kenny_Blankenship/NES%20Repair/101_0121.jpg (http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vc21nLnBob3RvYnVja2V0LmNvbS9hbGJ1bXMvdj QxMC9LZW5ueV9CbGFua2Vuc2hpcC9ORVMlMjBSZXBhaXIvP2Fj dGlvbj12aWV3JmN1cnJlbnQ9MTAxXzAxMjEuanBn)

Let's test this out before we close'er up. It was way too easy.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v410/Kenny_Blankenship/NES%20Repair/101_0122.jpg (http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vc21nLnBob3RvYnVja2V0LmNvbS9hbGJ1bXMvdj QxMC9LZW5ueV9CbGFua2Vuc2hpcC9ORVMlMjBSZXBhaXIvP2Fj dGlvbj12aWV3JmN1cnJlbnQ9MTAxXzAxMjIuanBn)

What is this?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v410/Kenny_Blankenship/NES%20Repair/101_0123.jpg (http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vc21nLnBob3RvYnVja2V0LmNvbS9hbGJ1bXMvdj QxMC9LZW5ueV9CbGFua2Vuc2hpcC9ORVMlMjBSZXBhaXIvP2Fj dGlvbj12aWV3JmN1cnJlbnQ9MTAxXzAxMjMuanBn)

Mission Accomplished!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v410/Kenny_Blankenship/NES%20Repair/101_0125.jpg (http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vc21nLnBob3RvYnVja2V0LmNvbS9hbGJ1bXMvdj QxMC9LZW5ueV9CbGFua2Vuc2hpcC9ORVMlMjBSZXBhaXIvP2Fj dGlvbj12aWV3JmN1cnJlbnQ9MTAxXzAxMjUuanBn)

Oh shit!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v410/Kenny_Blankenship/NES%20Repair/101_0127.jpg (http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vc21nLnBob3RvYnVja2V0LmNvbS9hbGJ1bXMvdj QxMC9LZW5ueV9CbGFua2Vuc2hpcC9ORVMlMjBSZXBhaXIvP2Fj dGlvbj12aWV3JmN1cnJlbnQ9MTAxXzAxMjcuanBn)

MY THUMB!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v410/Kenny_Blankenship/NES%20Repair/101_0130.jpg (http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vc21nLnBob3RvYnVja2V0LmNvbS9hbGJ1bXMvdj QxMC9LZW5ueV9CbGFua2Vuc2hpcC9ORVMlMjBSZXBhaXIvP2Fj dGlvbj12aWV3JmN1cnJlbnQ9MTAxXzAxMzAuanBn)

I can put Humpty back together!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v410/Kenny_Blankenship/NES%20Repair/101_0131.jpg (http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vc21nLnBob3RvYnVja2V0LmNvbS9hbGJ1bXMvdj QxMC9LZW5ueV9CbGFua2Vuc2hpcC9ORVMlMjBSZXBhaXIvP2Fj dGlvbj12aWV3JmN1cnJlbnQ9MTAxXzAxMzEuanBn)

Still works!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v410/Kenny_Blankenship/NES%20Repair/101_0133.jpg (http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vc21nLnBob3RvYnVja2V0LmNvbS9hbGJ1bXMvdj QxMC9LZW5ueV9CbGFua2Vuc2hpcC9ORVMlMjBSZXBhaXIvP2Fj dGlvbj12aWV3JmN1cnJlbnQ9MTAxXzAxMzMuanBn)

Hope you enjoyed my fun. I put blood, sweat and one tear into this. Up next is my second NES. Ten I am going to mod my SNES to play SFC games. I would like to thank http://nuxx.net/wiki/NES_72-Pin_Edge_Connector_Replacement for the guide on openning up the NES. I would also like to thank http://myworld.ebay.com/body_dude/ for the cheap NES 72-pin connector. I will have invested $20 to make both my NES' like new.

[ZForce915]

Rockin' the Snap On? That will be the last screwdriver you'll ever buy.

[Kendal]

I took an aviation maintenance course and have a ton of Snap-on tools and a nice bag.

[jbroush99]

I can't wait for your next post that has you cutting the grass and waiting for it to grow so you can cut it again.

[ZForce915]

I took an aviation maintenance course and have a ton of Snap-on tools and a nice bag.

My father in law is a mechanic and so I've heard my share of Snap-On stories. :-)

Aviation maintence? Doesn't Shipwreck do something like that?

[freakyzeeky]

Awesome pics man. Sorry about that cut of yours! ;)

[SkeletonBrute]

Thanks for the photo journal! I'm sure someone will get some use out of it.

[dmes65]

I never had luck fixing mine. Congrats.

[Rodimus]

You should compile it into a one of those mini books you find near the register at Borders.

[JDN169]

Quick tip: Loosening (but not removing) the screws holding the RF/AC inputs allows more wiggle room with the motherboard and makes it easier to slide the new pins on.

[Black Edge]

Out of curiosity did you get an official Nintendo 72-pin or a generic? Some people swear by the official ones due to a slightly looser grip on the cartridge. I've used both myself and I've never noticed a difference, save for the extra $5 is costs for an official one.

[ITDEFX]

I fixed my gf's brother's NES a few months ago when it was having the pin problem. The inside of your NES looked amazingly clean compared to his. He had the usual dust and gunk and what looked like a dead moth or some insect (hope it wasn't a roach). When i asked my gf if she had a can of air (Compressed air) she didn't know what the fuck I was talking about, neither did her parents. :bomb: Anyways I fixed it and told the brother that he needs to firmly push the Cart since this is a new pin connector. I also told him DO NOT BLOW INTO THE CARTS FROM NOW ON!!!!!

[Kendal]

Out of curiosity did you get an official Nintendo 72-pin or a generic? Some people swear by the official ones due to a slightly looser grip on the cartridge. I've used both myself and I've never noticed a difference, save for the extra $5 is costs for an official one.

Might be a generic. It is a pretty tight grip. Mine was a little shy of $10 shipped.

I fixed my gf's brother's NES a few months ago when it was having the pin problem. The inside of your NES looked amazingly clean compared to his. He had the usual dust and gunk and what looked like a dead moth or some insect (hope it wasn't a roach). When i asked my gf if she had a can of air (Compressed air) she didn't know what the fuck I was talking about, neither did her parents. :bomb: Anyways I fixed it and told the brother that he needs to firmly push the Cart since this is a new pin connector. I also told him DO NOT BLOW INTO THE CARTS FROM NOW ON!!!!!

Not going to lie. I opened up the deck before I got the part and cleaned it. But it wasn't too dirty. No bugs.

[daroga]

Hmmm...

The blood sacrifice won't make Bionic Commando any easier. :(

[rothgar24]

Wow. Great post. I will be attempting soon and pics should be helpful.

[Aleryn]

Any recommendations of where to get a 10-pin connector? My NES's 10-pin is a klunky POS that works maybe one in every fifteen bootups.