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| Has anyone else replaced the 72 pin connectors of their NES with a new one? |
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| cojack16:
Because I did it and I read on the internet that you shouldn't even have to push the game down in the tray if you replace the old 72 pin connector piece with a new one. However, I can't get my games to work without pushing it down. It seems to help but I still seem to have to push the game down which is highly annoying and suspect. Has anyone else had this problem? I took it to a video game dealer after having problems installing it myself (I had this problem and was suspicious as to whether or not I did it right) and he installed it for me but the same problem persists. I'm worried I'll bend the pins on this connector fast having to push the tray down. Am I worried over nothing? What should I do? |
| Lashek:
Technically, you don't need to replace the pin connector (and you never really should unless it's a last resort). All you need is a little time and patience, and something really small to get behind the pins on the original 72-pin connector to push them closer to each other. I consider it off-cycle maintenance (IE: Every few years). That being said, I did pickup a spare 72-pin connector and used it once for comparison. I still had to push the games down to recognize them. I switched it back to the original connector though, as I'd much prefer it as stock as I can keep it. |
| Dreamcast99:
I myself have never heard of being able to keep it upwards and still play.(Insert Joke about keeping it up here). I have heard of problems arising when screwing it to tightly. The tray that moves up and down just wont click right.(Thats What _____ Said Here) Loosen the front screws slowly until it clicks down properly if thats the case. |
| Quazimoto:
Yeah, you'll still have to push it down to play even after replacing the pin connector. Now, if I remember correctly... If you disable the lockout chip in the system, it will play games without needing to depress the cartridge. I might be wrong about that though. Just that I seem to recall some correlation between the two. Of course, if you're worried about bending the pins over time and all - (though you really shouldn't as pins can be fairly easily bent back with a little patience and new connectors are easy to get - just make sure you get ones marked MADE IN TAIWAN, the Chinese made ones are really hit or miss) - You could always use a Game Genie as a pass through. That would play games without depressing the cartridge. I've heard some folks have even gone as to permanently attached a Game Genie to the pin connector (with glue or screws). Not sure how well that would work though. |
| palmer6strings:
I would TRY to stay with the original pins. Just clean them up and bend them back into place. Most aftermarket pin sets are made out of cheaper materials and can and most likely will start crapping out on you a lot quicker than just cleaning and bending the old pins. |
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