How to Replace an Nintendo NES Pin Connector
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Tools Needed:
- Philips Screw Driver
- Standard Pencil Eraser
- New 72 Pin Connector
- A Cordless Drill with Philip Bits (Optional)
Step One:
- Remove the Six Screws from the bottom of the console
- Open up console
- Set aside the six screws you just removed
Step Two:
- Remove the seven screws from around the metal lid
- Set aside the seven screws you just removed
Step Three:
- Remove the six screws from around the black cartridge slot
- Two of the six screws are silver and longer than the others. Take note of their location for re-assembly
- Remove the black cartridge slot holder
Step Four:
- Remove the old pin connector
- Slid the pin connector off the board with your thumbs
- Rub your eraser back and forth on the silver edge of the board where the pin connector rests.
Step Six:
- Place new pin connector onto board, keeping the edge with the screw holes onto the board
Step Seven:
- Re-Assemble
- Making sure the cartridge slot holder moves up and down as it should as you put all the components back into place.
Step Eight:
- Test your console with a cleaned Nintendo Nes game, be sure to check our other tutorial on a Few Tips on How to Clean Your Old Cartridge Video Games. This will ensure you games are cleaned to work properly with your new pin connector.
