How to Replace an Nintendo NES Pin Connector

 

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.