Should I boil my 72 pin connector?

Should I boil my 72 pin connector?

Like literally boiling the connector in water? Turns out, yep. But Zac was telling me that actually boiling the connector not only loosens and cleans any dirt and buildup from the pins, but actually restores the pins back to their original shape with no manual bending required. And it doesn’t melt the plastic.

How do you clean a 72 pin?

Once the pins are bent back into place, you may attempt cleaning 72pin connector. Submerge the 72pin in rubbing alcohol or simply add a few drop inside the connector. Find a clean NES game and insert the game several times.

Why is my NES blinking red?

If your power light is flashing red, there is a problem with the 72-PIN connector. This problem may be caused by dust. A dusty connection leads to the game not being able to register. If your game console is still flashing a red light, refer to Dusty Game Cartridge.

Why does NES blink on and off?

Please be aware that when the power light blinks, it is telling you that it cannot recognize a game in the console deck. When a game is in the console deck and it blinks, it is simply not touching perfectly. Game cleaning should be done a few times a year to ensure the play quality of your games and systems.

What does a blinking red light mean on a NES?

If your power light is flashing red, there is a problem with the 72-PIN connector. This problem may be caused by dust. A dusty connection leads to the game not being able to register. If the 72-PIN connector is clean, yet still not working properly, it can be faulty which will require you to purchase a new one.

What’s the problem with the 72 pin on the NES?

Flip the motherboard and gently remove the wired connectors and metal shield. Sliding off the 72Pin connector can be difficult. Work slowly and try not to break anything. The main issue with the 72pin is each pin slowly get’s bent out of factory spec. This makes for a loose connection when inserting game.

Why does my NES have a bad connection?

Another common problem with the NES is a bad connection between the game and the NES motherboard itself. This is caused by the infamous “72 Pin Connector” that the Toaster NES has. This connector is very sensitive to dirt and dust and dirty connections will almost always be the culprit.

What’s the difference between old and new NES connectors?

The new pins do not have the same angle as the original. Instead, the angle is less pronounced. It’s still noticeable but nowhere near the OEM pins. Because of this difference, inserting games can be a little annoying until you learn how.

Is there a way to clean a 72 pin connector?

Alternative fix: buy a new aftermarket 72 connector from eBay. Though the quality of these adapters are normally pretty low. It always worth fixing the original. Once the pins are bent back into place, you may attempt cleaning 72pin connector. Submerge the 72pin in rubbing alcohol or simply add a few drop inside the connector.