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Or if you're really brave you could just replace the 72-pin reader: http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-NES-Cartridge-Slot-Replacement/dp/B004FO6PZG http://www.amaz

Or if you're really brave you could just replace the 72-pin reader: http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-NES-Cartridge-Slot-Replacement/dp/B004FO6PZG http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-NES-Cartridge-Slot-Replacemen... https://nuxx.net/wiki/NES_72-Pin_Edge_Connector_Replacement https://nuxx.net/wiki/NES_72-Pin_Edge_Connector_Replacement I did it on mine in college -- and then I did it for my suite-mate after he noticed that I never had any problems with my NES -- and then I did it for everyone on my floor who had an NES... :) Works like brand new.

rkowalick 14y ago
I have done this and it works wonderfully. It is very easy to do as well.
Torgo 14y ago
I have done this and can confirm it was really easy to do the fix. It works, but it should be noted that if you leave your cartridges pushed down in the system all the time it will just wear out quickly again. The design is just flawed.
cochese 14y ago
Killing the lock-out chip is a bit more risky, but also works wonders: http://kyorune.com/modding/article.php?id=26 http://kyorune.com/modding/article.php?id=26
pixelbath 14y ago
Alternatively, if you're really, really brave, you could do what I did: disassemble the NES down to the header, and use a small screwdriver to bend the pins slightly back into position. However, it is easy to bend them too far, and increase the insertion force required to actually load the game. Or worse, snap off one of the contacts. I did this with an NES that I purchased for $5 off eBay (over 10 years ago), and have had no problems since. I believe this was a year or two before the 72-pin replacement was widely available.
- emillon 14y ago
  That's not really being brave ; I mean, it's not dangerous. The NES is very serviceable.
  - pixelbath 14y ago
    I guess I forgot to mention that you have to play Mumblety-peg after bending each pin.

rkowalick 14y ago

I have done this and it works wonderfully. It is very easy to do as well.

Torgo 14y ago

I have done this and can confirm it was really easy to do the fix. It works, but it should be noted that if you leave your cartridges pushed down in the system all the time it will just wear out quickly again. The design is just flawed.

cochese 14y ago

Killing the lock-out chip is a bit more risky, but also works wonders: http://kyorune.com/modding/article.php?id=26 http://kyorune.com/modding/article.php?id=26

pixelbath 14y ago

Alternatively, if you're really, really brave, you could do what I did: disassemble the NES down to the header, and use a small screwdriver to bend the pins slightly back into position. However, it is easy to bend them too far, and increase the insertion force required to actually load the game. Or worse, snap off one of the contacts. I did this with an NES that I purchased for $5 off eBay (over 10 years ago), and have had no problems since. I believe this was a year or two before the 72-pin replacement was widely available.

emillon 14y ago
That's not really being brave ; I mean, it's not dangerous. The NES is very serviceable.
- pixelbath 14y ago
  I guess I forgot to mention that you have to play Mumblety-peg after bending each pin.