Resurrecting Your NES - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

WhiteDevil · 09-07-2003, 10:10 AM

I, as I'm sure many of you are, am a pretty major retrogamer. I love emulators and ROMs, but there's a certain quality to the real thing. I own ten different systems, but nothing compares to the love-hate relationship I have with my NES. It's getting a pretty bad case of the blinks.

I need some advice on bringing my 8-bit machine back to its former glory. So far I've found one place to buy new connectors, but they seem kind of pricey. I also found some guy who recommends cleaning the machine's connectors by soaking them in alcohol, but I'm not sure if that's the best idea.

In summation: Does anyone know A. where I can get a better deal on new connectors (I tried e-bay, but there's just some guy selling refurnished old ones) or B. a better way to clean/repair my old ones?

Root_Beer_Man · 09-07-2003, 10:56 AM

Good old NES. Ive had one since i was like 6...and i got a busted connector right from the start. After about 4 years of toiling i finally bought my friends but its also, wasnt new but it was better then my old one. A few months ago i dug mine up and couldnt find the connector. So i went to the local pawn shop and bought one for 50 cents...ya...50 cents, and it worked better then my first one.

About cleaning one, i have no idea if the alcohol bath will work, but i took mine apart and did the alcohol swab thing and it worked a bit better. My advice is to keep looking around in pawn shops till ya find one. thats how i got lucky

Edit: I cant spell

dr_clocker · 09-07-2003, 04:07 PM

Good idea its been a few years since Ive played The legends of zelda.

Mr. Moe · 09-07-2003, 07:16 PM

I pull mine out from time to time, i still have the connector but the wires are freyed so you just have to get it right at the sweet spot to make the connection or it doesn't work. But sometimes a man just has to have some of that original Ninja Turtles Arcade magic.

RedCometChar · 09-07-2003, 09:28 PM

I bought a new connector-pin assembly from eBay a while back- my NES now works better than it ever did. I'd recommend going that route... the original assembly is copper, and even if you take it out and polish it, it'll tarnish again over time.

This here is the same seller I bought my assembly from- they're reliable, and I think you'll find the price ($9, including shipping) somewhat more reasonable.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...category=41046

GakFace · 09-07-2003, 09:34 PM

Ressurect? When you own Contra, the system never dies

collide · 09-07-2003, 11:09 PM

Mine is in practically mint condition. In fact, I can still pop in a catridge and voila! Linear landscapes galore. Sorry, this probably doesn't help your situation, but that reminds me of something I read a while ago, about building a PC out of your old NES. Then there is always the DIY Arcade Cocktail Cabinet. Pretty swanky ideas if you're crafty enough to do it.

09-07-2003, 10:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
WhiteDevil Brave Corporate Logo Location: Undisclosed	Resurrecting Your NES I, as I'm sure many of you are, am a pretty major retrogamer. I love emulators and ROMs, but there's a certain quality to the real thing. I own ten different systems, but nothing compares to the love-hate relationship I have with my NES. It's getting a pretty bad case of the blinks. I need some advice on bringing my 8-bit machine back to its former glory. So far I've found one place to buy new connectors, but they seem kind of pricey. I also found some guy who recommends cleaning the machine's connectors by soaking them in alcohol, but I'm not sure if that's the best idea. In summation: Does anyone know A. where I can get a better deal on new connectors (I tried e-bay, but there's just some guy selling refurnished old ones) or B. a better way to clean/repair my old ones? __________________ Join me or die! Can you do any less?

09-07-2003, 10:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
Root_Beer_Man Crazy	Good old NES. Ive had one since i was like 6...and i got a busted connector right from the start. After about 4 years of toiling i finally bought my friends but its also, wasnt new but it was better then my old one. A few months ago i dug mine up and couldnt find the connector. So i went to the local pawn shop and bought one for 50 cents...ya...50 cents, and it worked better then my first one. About cleaning one, i have no idea if the alcohol bath will work, but i took mine apart and did the alcohol swab thing and it worked a bit better. My advice is to keep looking around in pawn shops till ya find one. thats how i got lucky Edit: I cant spell __________________ >3 Cheers for boobies!!<

09-07-2003, 04:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
dr_clocker Insane Location: ND	Good idea its been a few years since Ive played The legends of zelda. __________________ You cant help from growing old, but that doesnt mean you have to grow up.

09-07-2003, 09:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
RedCometChar Not Brand Ecch! Location: New Orleans	I bought a new connector-pin assembly from eBay a while back- my NES now works better than it ever did. I'd recommend going that route... the original assembly is copper, and even if you take it out and polish it, it'll tarnish again over time. This here is the same seller I bought my assembly from- they're reliable, and I think you'll find the price ($9, including shipping) somewhat more reasonable. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...category=41046 __________________ Killing that robot makes me want to go home.

09-07-2003, 09:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
GakFace Go Ninja, Go Ninja Go!! Location: IN, USA	Ressurect? When you own Contra, the system never dies __________________ RoboBlaster: Welcome to the club! Not that I'm in the club. And there really isn'a a club in the first place. But if there was a club and if I was in it, I would definitely welcome you to it.

09-07-2003, 07:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mr. Moe Loser Location: Oakville, Ontario	I pull mine out from time to time, i still have the connector but the wires are freyed so you just have to get it right at the sweet spot to make the connection or it doesn't work. But sometimes a man just has to have some of that original Ninja Turtles Arcade magic.

09-07-2003, 11:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
collide Turn off your TV. Location: ... .- -. ..-. .-. .- -. -.-. .. ... -.-. --- --..-- -.-. .-	Mine is in practically mint condition. In fact, I can still pop in a catridge and voila! Linear landscapes galore. Sorry, this probably doesn't help your situation, but that reminds me of something I read a while ago, about building a PC out of your old NES. Then there is always the DIY Arcade Cocktail Cabinet. Pretty swanky ideas if you're crafty enough to do it. __________________ "inhuman fiery goat worship" is an anagram for "information superhighway" -kingvolc