Does your NES flicker and flash when you try to play a game? Does Nintendo and Funcoland insist that the problem is caused by dirt in the games? Did you spend $15 on a cleaning kit, though it didn't fix your problem? If you said yes to these three questions, replacing your NES 72 Pin Connector is a must.
Where can I purchase these connectors? If you look on Ebay, you can buy a 72 pin connector for $10 or so. Below is the instructions on installing it.
Requirements:
-1 NES 72 Pin Connector
-Philips Head Screwdriver
1). Unplug your NES console and turn the power button on. Leave it on
for about 15 seconds to let any remaining electricity out, this way you
won't get shocked.
2). Turn your NES upside down and remove the six screws. Turn the NES
right side up and lift the top cover off.
3). When you look inside your NES, you will see a metal shroud covering
the main circuit boards. Remove all of the screws holding this shroud
in place and remove the shroud.
4). You will see two other screws holding the system into the plastic.
Remove the screws and lift the circuit board out of the NES casing;
also remove a metal shroud on the bottom of the NES system.
5). You will see the cartridge slot. This is on top of the system.
Remove the six screws holding the slot in place and pull the cartridge
slot towards yourself. It will come off easily, revealing the pin
connectors.
6). Remove the NES connector and place the new one in the system.
7). Reassemble* your NES console, following steps 1-4 in reverse order.
If you want to buy a 72 pin connector for your Nintendo system, nes connector site sells them for $7.99, which is a reasonable price.
*If you have a can of air, I would spray the system down to remove any
dust and dirt that may have collected over the years.
