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Hi :)
Does anyone have experience with the new replacement 72-pin connectors sold on the other bay for the NES?
I took a chance & ordered one, but both units I tried it on are behaving the same as before - flashing red light.
I got one game to work (kind of... there was some gfx garbage on the screen) by wiggling the cartridge in wierd angles :thumbsdown:
I'm about to mail the seller about it, but would like to know if anyone has any tips before I do.
Thanx!
I've never dealt with replacement connectors, but I find that these problems are just as likely to be caused by gunk build-up on the cartridge edge connector. If you pick up a 3.8mm security bit to open the cartridges with, you can use a hard rubber eraser to clean the contacts off, which usually resolves the problem.
Also, the flashing red light is a reset cycle the NES stays in when it fails to talk with the cartridge's lockout chip (which was used to prevent unauthorized third parties from making NES cartridges.) Usually this is resolved by cleaning the cartridge connector, but you can circumvent this problem entirely by disabling the lockout chip on the NES.
Hi
Thanx for the info!
I did clean all my cartridge contacts with alcohol, but will try to open one & use the method you suggest.
Somehow, it seems unlikely that all my ~20 cartridges suffer from bad contacts, one of them is completely new (it was boxed until a few days ago...).
You're probably right, then. One other thing you could try is using a needle or toothpick to gently pull the springy contacts on the NES connector in towards the slot where the edge connector fits. Don't pull them too hard, but if you're careful you can get them to push a little firmer against the cartridge and make contact better.
I tried the needle method on a couple of bad connectors I have, with poor results (it worked for a few minutes, then died again).
The whole point is, I shouldnt have to go through this with a new connector...
I messaged the seller but so far no reply. He did advertise "180 days warranty" so I expect a replacement.
I did replace the connector on my NES and it made all the difference.
Games didn't work, or only after several tries, before. Worked first time every time after.
I did all the cleaning and such before the swap.
However, that has been about 4 years ago, and I don't remember where I got it from. I am assuming it was the other bay....
desiv
This may be a stupid question...
...but have you checked you are using the correct region carts for the NES?
Yes, they're the correct region (I have both PAL & NTSC consoles & carts).
I got a response from the seller, he's shipping a replacement connector.
Hopefully this one will work ok!
Hi again
Got the replacement connector from the seller, but I need some opinions.
Please look at the close-up picture & tell me if you think this is how a NEW connector should look like!
I havent tried it yet, since it looks exactly like the previous one, which didnt work... :thumbsdown:
Anyone?
Bueller?
Bueller?
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