Anyone familiar with the (official) top loading NES?

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My system recently stopped working. It powers on and displays a green screen on my television (I guess the top loader version of the blinking screen). However, of the 10 or so games I tried, none seem to want to play. I imagine it is some sort of a problem with the connection, so I went and bought a new 72 pin connector for it. After receiving it in the mail, and then checking my top loading NES, it seems they are incompatible. I cannot verify this because the only way to get to the guts of the machine is with a special bit. Does anyone know the dimensions of these screws? I see they have several tools on ebay, which one would work for the top loading NES? Secondly, since I doubt when I open the system the pin connector will even work, is there an alternative to this for the top loader? Do they even make a replacement pin connector for the top loading NES? Can I open and/or clean the existing connector? Any help would be much appreciated.


Thanks in advance...
 
It's highly doubtful the pin connector lost it's spring. The problem with the original NES was the zero-insertion force technology. That is what led to widespread loss of spring in the original connectors. You probably just have a super dirty NES and carts. As above, alcohol and q-tips and make sure both the cart and the connectors are completely dry before you plug it back in.
 
[quote name='MorPhiend']It's highly doubtful the pin connector lost it's spring. The problem with the original NES was the zero-insertion force technology. That is what led to widespread loss of spring in the original connectors. You probably just have a super dirty NES and carts. As above, alcohol and q-tips and make sure both the cart and the connectors are completely dry before you plug it back in.[/QUOTE]

Luckily alcohol evaporates damn quick. I've fixed many a circuit board/connector problem with alcohol. :cool:
 
[quote name='NTolerance']Luckily alcohol evaporates damn quick. I've fixed many a circuit board/connector problem with alcohol. :cool:[/quote]Yes, it does.

[quote name='souljah420']any rubbing alcohol (iboprophyl I think) will work?[/quote]Isopropyl. CH3CHOHCH3

[quote name='Purkeynator']As I recall you should mix distilled water with the alcohol to dilute it a little.[/quote]That will just increase the chances of the circuits not drying before electrical contact is made. Isopropyl alcohol will not harm anything and it will dry quickly as long as you don't dowse the cart and then shove the cart in immediately.
 
I agree with the others here. Give it a good cleaning and call us in the morning.

Good luck. You're lucky to have a top-loader. Treat it well.
 
alcohol will not clean a game system and I do not reccomend it for boards. If a NES is giving you any other screen the main problem is the connectors is not reading the game right.

However you clean games I would do that first then try and then clean the system.

The closest home remedee I have is warm water and constant wiping.
 
[quote name='Redie']alcohol will not clean a game system and I do not reccomend it for boards. If a NES is giving you any other screen the main problem is the connectors is not reading the game right.

However you clean games I would do that first then try and then clean the system.

The closest home remedee I have is warm water and constant wiping.[/quote]

WTF!! water/wiping?????????????
 
[quote name='Redie']alcohol will not clean a game system and I do not reccomend it for boards. If a NES is giving you any other screen the main problem is the connectors is not reading the game right.

However you clean games I would do that first then try and then clean the system.

The closest home remedee I have is warm water and constant wiping.[/QUOTE]

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[quote name='Redie']alcohol will not clean a game system and I do not reccomend it for boards. If a NES is giving you any other screen the main problem is the connectors is not reading the game right.

However you clean games I would do that first then try and then clean the system.

The closest home remedee I have is warm water and constant wiping.[/quote]
You're out of your mind.
 
That may be true but of course I did not meant to have a huge soggie paper towel a litely damped towel that well squezed
 
[quote name='Redie']That may be true but of course I did not meant to have a huge soggie paper towel a litely damped towel that well squezed[/quote]Alcohol does clean things. And it won't damage it. Water will smear dirt around well and is likely to damage it.
 
This is a NES not a disc. Alcohol has water in it and will do ev even more damaged to electronic goods then water. Just take some damp paper of warm water squeeze it out and wipe the connectors. Your going to see dirt come off if it is dirty otherwise try a non liquid solution.
 
[quote name='Redie']This is a NES not a disc. Alcohol has water in it and will do ev even more damaged to electronic goods then water. Just take some damp paper of warm water squeeze it out and wipe the connectors. Your going to see dirt come off if it is dirty otherwise try a non liquid solution.[/quote]I've tried to be nice up until now, but I'm going to state the truth. You are an idiot. I really hope no one sees your post and follows your advice. Please, stop talking about things that you obviously have no idea about.

Yes, consumer friendly isopropyl has 30% water mixed in. That is to keep it from being so powerful and to keep it from evaporating so quickly. And that brings us to cleaning solvents. Water is going to do nothing but smudge dirt and oil around. It is also very slow at evaporating. You want a solution that evaporates quickly as you don't want the electronic components wet very long and you don't want them wet when they come in contact with each other (and electricity). Furthermore, water is going to leave behind all sorts of minerals on your parts for corrosion and buildup. Isopropyl alcohol has distilled water mixed in it at 30%. When the water evaporates, nothing is left behind. And the alcohol evaporates very quickly and leaves nothing behind. It is the perfect, cheap solution for electronic cleaning. In fact, many "electronic cleaning solutions" on the market are nothing but normal bottled 70% isopropyl alcohol with a different label and an outrageous price tag.

Everyone, please do not listen to this Redie character. Water is a quick fix, especially if you have no "rubbing alcohol" at home. And it will work. But in the long run, it will cause more problems and damage than it is worth!
 
This is kinda off topic, but I picked up a second Top loader this weekend, It puts out sound but no video. I tried all the games i tested my new one with on my old one, they all worked perfectly on the old one. The store said that they would give me my money back, but I was wondering if you guys had any ideas before i take it back. I only paid 32.50 for it, and it has 2 controllers and a gun, im gonna see if i can keep the cords and controllers for a small amount of cash when i return it.
 
[quote name='Sinnbox']This is kinda off topic, but I picked up a second Top loader this weekend, It puts out sound but no video. I tried all the games i tested my new one with on my old one, they all worked perfectly on the old one. The store said that they would give me my money back, but I was wondering if you guys had any ideas before i take it back. I only paid 32.50 for it, and it has 2 controllers and a gun, im gonna see if i can keep the cords and controllers for a small amount of cash when i return it.[/quote]Is it a completely blank/black screen with regular game menu sound and you can push start to hear the in-game sound? Or does it come up with random color screens and sometimes distorted sound? If it's the former, there is probably something wrong with the video. If it is the latter, you just need a proper cleaning.
 
[quote name='MorPhiend']Is it a completely blank/black screen with regular game menu sound and you can push start to hear the in-game sound? Or does it come up with random color screens and sometimes distorted sound? If it's the former, there is probably something wrong with the video. If it is the latter, you just need a proper cleaning.[/quote]

It coems up with a Black Screen, so, im pretty sure it is a video problem.
 
I know this discussion is about top loaders, but if anyone is looking for instructions on how to replace the 72-pin connector on a front loader, I did a tutorial video.

Skip to the last half and I show how to clean a cart with an eraser and q-tips and rubbing alcohol. I know this seems basic, but people don't seem to get how easy it is, and how important it is to not deposit that gunk in their working top-loader, or their repaired front loader NES.

Anyway, video is here.
 
thanks for all the help but it still will not seem to work. when I power it on, it just goes to a green screen (blue if I try and mess with it to get it to work). i tried cleaning both the games, and the connectors inside the nes. should I dismantle it to clean it better, or is there no hope?
 
I really hope no one sees your post and follows your advice. Please, stop talking about things that you obviously have no idea about.
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Everyone, please do not listen to this Redie character. Water is a quick fix, especially if you have no "rubbing alcohol" at home. And it will work.
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Wow thanks backing up my advice and taking it back in the same post. I should be going around calling you names but do you see me calling you the following?

You are an idiot.
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You take a paper towel and slighty damp it and then wipe out the dirt. I have been doing this forever since I had my NES from 198? . It works in most cases unless your NES contacts is made of iron.

Isopropyl alcohol
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Will damage your NES contacts if used too much while getting dirt off you can practically damage it for life leaving you with a dead cart or system. Still water is in both and the amount of damp water is like a drop of rain or even two sprays.

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You seem to love shopping that is good for you:applause:

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