Replacing NES Cartridge Screws

SkipRogersSkipRogers
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Hey guys,



I was wondering if anyone ever had to replace some scews on their carts. And if so, where did you get your screws. I have some 5 screw carts with screws that have started to rust and I want to replace them before the rust wrecks the game.



Thanks!



Sorry if this has shown up before. I searched for the topic and didn't find it.

Comments

  • dry_bowserdry_bowser
    I just grab the screws from dirt cheap or broken carts.
  • Sign Collector GuySign Collector Guy
    I don't see a rusty screw ever wrecking the game. Its more visual than anything. You may be able to clean the screw off and just clean it and use. How bad is the rust? Pics please.
  • leatherrebel5150leatherrebel5150
    Originally posted by: SkipRogers



    Hey guys,



    I was wondering if anyone ever had to replace some scews on their carts. And if so, where did you get your screws. I have some 5 screw carts with screws that have started to rust and I want to replace them before the rust wrecks the game.



    Thanks!



    Sorry if this has shown up before. I searched for the topic and didn't find it.





    They let you choose screws for flashcarts maybe you can email them and see if they would sell them separate 

    woops forgot the link

    http://www.stoneagegamer.com/everdrive-n8-basic-nes.html
  • dry_bowserdry_bowser
    Originally posted by: Sign Collector Guy



    I don't see a rusty screw ever wrecking the game. Its more visual than anything. You may be able to clean the screw off and just clean it and use. How bad is the rust? Pics please.





    The problem is one day when you decide to clean the board and you need to open the casing, if the screw is rusted too bad it will strip and then you're screwed. Pun intended  



    I'm speaking from experience. I have an SMB2 NES cart that I can't open anymore.
  • VGS_captmorgandrinkerVGS_captmorgandrinker
    How many do you need/are you in the US? I may have some extras laying around.
  • SkipRogersSkipRogers
    Thanks for all the responses! Sign Collector Guy, dry_bowser is right. This is what I'm worried about. I have a copy of Baseball Stars that had all 3 screws dissolve into oxidized powder and now the only way to fix it is to break the cart.



    I'll try to get some pics of the current screws, probably when I replaced them. The scary part is, because they've started to rust, the screw heads warped when I removed them to try and clean the rust out.



    captmorgandrinker, it looks like all 5 need to be replaced based on the warping that has happened. I'm in the US. PM me if you were able to find the extra screws, please.



    Thanks for all the help everyone. This was my first thread, you guys are awesome!
  • VanzantVanzant
    Nothing is worse than smaller screws. The heads rust out and scrap so easily. I have NOT had this happen with game carts on the NES yet, but it's so common on NES and SNES controllers, I have had to back off on 100% cleaning these. I do have a tip that helps though. Use a Q-Tip and clean the heads of the screws off, this way you can remove small bits of rust out and that bit of dust does not cause more damage to the screw head.
  • SkipRogersSkipRogers
    Hey guys quick update: Stone age gamer was willing to sell me some replacement screws! They were real nice and super cool!



    @Vanzant, thanks for the tip!
  • VanzantVanzant
    No problem, but I half assed it lol



    I meant to say use a Q-tip dipped in alcohol! Never use water. This won't always work, If even one screw isn't gonna come out it's best to leave it alone.
  • scottmogscottmog
    Electronic Hardware store, I think I checked home depot and they didnt have anything.



    The place we have in so cal is called Orvac Electronics.
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