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Need Retro Game Console Repair Rec
Posted on 1/4/23 at 11:21 am
Posted on 1/4/23 at 11:21 am
Bought an NES console two weeks ago. Seller said it “works but might need new pins”.
Once I got it I went to work.
Replaced the OEM adapter w/ one that works.
72 pin connector received a full treatment of cleaning, boiling, and bending.
My game connectors are near flawless after going back over them with Brasso after using isopropyl.
I went from no power to mostly blinking red light to having to finesses the position of the cart to now almost every game firing up. The next part is where I need help.
I may have gotten too confident by trying to solder a connector on the motherboard that had a small spot of oxidation. See below.
Now my games play for about 1-5 minutes and then the console shuts off.
There’s capacitors I want to check for voltage and I’ll try a long shot of disconnecting the lockout chip.
Looking for any ideas of someone who has a bit more PCB and soldering experience than me. Gameware said nope. Most electronics fix-it stores that specialize on phones in the area only work on newer consoles.
If I can’t find anyone who might want to rework my shite solder, next step might be learning how to rebuild a PCB from scratch….after more soldering practice.

Once I got it I went to work.
Replaced the OEM adapter w/ one that works.
72 pin connector received a full treatment of cleaning, boiling, and bending.
My game connectors are near flawless after going back over them with Brasso after using isopropyl.
I went from no power to mostly blinking red light to having to finesses the position of the cart to now almost every game firing up. The next part is where I need help.
I may have gotten too confident by trying to solder a connector on the motherboard that had a small spot of oxidation. See below.
Now my games play for about 1-5 minutes and then the console shuts off.
There’s capacitors I want to check for voltage and I’ll try a long shot of disconnecting the lockout chip.
Looking for any ideas of someone who has a bit more PCB and soldering experience than me. Gameware said nope. Most electronics fix-it stores that specialize on phones in the area only work on newer consoles.
If I can’t find anyone who might want to rework my shite solder, next step might be learning how to rebuild a PCB from scratch….after more soldering practice.

This post was edited on 1/4/23 at 11:22 am
Posted on 1/4/23 at 3:06 pm to swamie
do you have a heat gun instead of an iron?
Posted on 1/4/23 at 9:15 pm to Dam Guide
No. Thinking I should reflow the points?
This post was edited on 1/4/23 at 9:17 pm
Posted on 1/5/23 at 7:18 am to swamie
You aren’t trying to win any awards, so before removing and starting over I’d try to just reflow and add a bit more solder. As long as you stay clear of the mask you’ll be fine.
Tin your iron head, reflow, add a bit on top and see if you can get good coverage. Reply with pics.
Tin your iron head, reflow, add a bit on top and see if you can get good coverage. Reply with pics.
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