What is the main issue with NES systems that don't work?

Arkman1982Arkman1982
in Help Wanted!

Hey all,

Now I realize that there may be a million reasons why a 25 year old NES system wouldn't work, but I thought that there may be a few more common issues that some novice like myself may be able to fix. 

The issue I have with these two systems seems to be about the same, I can't get a game to load.  I can get many different colored screens (all solid one color) and I can get something that looks kind of pixelated like the game is trying to play but I can't get the game to actually load no matter how many times I hit the reset button or power button. 

The system powers fine and the cables and game itself also work fine (tested with working system).  Any help you can provide is much appreciated.  Thanks!

Comments

  • HerbalistHerbalist
    Most commonly the 72-pin connector the game plugs in to is dirty and should be replaced.
  • Ack71Ack71
    Yeah dirty connectors. Dirty games are often the culprit aswell.
  • Arkman1982Arkman1982
    IS there are way to clean the pins? I don't have any new connectors right now.
  • tacolinowesttacolinowest
    yea but its a pain in the ass
  • DendyDendy
    Try to stick it in and out the NES for couple of times, it will work eventually.
  • JJAAMMEESSNNEESSJJAAMMEESSNNEESS
    Originally posted by: Arkman1982

    IS there are way to clean the pins? I don't have any new connectors right now.


    try to stick it in some boiling water

  • DendyDendy
    Originally posted by: JJAAMMEESSNNEESS

    Originally posted by: Arkman1982

    IS there are way to clean the pins? I don't have any new connectors right now.


    try to stick it in some boiling water


    And cook it for 5 minutes, if it doesn't work you will still have a nice NES soup image

  • ZillZill
    If you can't take the console apart to clean the pins, try doing this. Load the game like normal, and while the cart is in the "down" position, wiggle it back a little bit in the cart slot. I know it sounds wierd, but it seems to work a treat on an uncleaned system.
  • Arkman1982Arkman1982
    I can take the console apart easily, I just need to know the best way to clean the pins. I will try your method as well Zill. Thank you everyone for your input.
  • RoadrunnerRodRoadrunnerRod
    I've refurbed tons of nes systems just by taking out the pin connector, scrubbing it with a toothbrush with lots of dish soap and warm water, then blow drying it dry. Sometimes you might have to bend the pins up with a little pick or a push pin, then afterwards they work like new image
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