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I'm refurbishing some NES's

https://imgoat.com/uploads/fc3d7152ba/132102.jpg

Top one is already refurbished and tested. Time to dig into the other two.

https://imgoat.com/uploads/fc3d7152ba/132103.jpg

They're dirty. This will take a little while. I'll post updates of my progress.

Update 1:

https://imgoat.com/uploads/fc3d7152ba/132104.jpg

Testing to see if it works. This one has the "red blinking light".

Update 2:

https://imgoat.com/uploads/fc3d7152ba/132108.jpg

Someone has been in this before. These screws aren't even in all the way.

Update 3:

https://imgoat.com/uploads/fc3d7152ba/132110.jpg

All torn apart. Time for cleaning.

Update 4:

https://imgoat.com/uploads/fc3d7152ba/132117.jpg

Trade secrect. To clean contacts like this just use a pencil eraser.

Update 5:

https://imgoat.com/uploads/fc3d7152ba/132119.jpg

Connectors all cleaned. Capacitors all tested. Time for a new 72 pin connector, piece it all back together and test it out.

Update 6:

https://imgoat.com/uploads/fc3d7152ba/132120.jpg

Almost forgot. Redoing the thermal compound on the only heatsink in the system. Take the old compound off with high % isopropyl alcohol. New thermal compound is arctic silver 5.

Update 7:

https://imgoat.com/uploads/fc3d7152ba/132131.jpg

System put back together enough for testing. IT'S ALIVE!

Final update:

https://imgoat.com/uploads/fc3d7152ba/132136.jpg

From broken and dirty to clean and working. If you have any questions or want more details on any of the steps please feel free to ask. I'm more than happy to answer any and all questions.

Thanks for reading!

https://imgoat.com/uploads/fc3d7152ba/132102.jpg Top one is already refurbished and tested. Time to dig into the other two. https://imgoat.com/uploads/fc3d7152ba/132103.jpg They're dirty. This will take a little while. I'll post updates of my progress. Update 1: https://imgoat.com/uploads/fc3d7152ba/132104.jpg Testing to see if it works. This one has the "red blinking light". Update 2: https://imgoat.com/uploads/fc3d7152ba/132108.jpg Someone has been in this before. These screws aren't even in all the way. Update 3: https://imgoat.com/uploads/fc3d7152ba/132110.jpg All torn apart. Time for cleaning. Update 4: https://imgoat.com/uploads/fc3d7152ba/132117.jpg Trade secrect. To clean contacts like this just use a pencil eraser. Update 5: https://imgoat.com/uploads/fc3d7152ba/132119.jpg Connectors all cleaned. Capacitors all tested. Time for a new 72 pin connector, piece it all back together and test it out. Update 6: https://imgoat.com/uploads/fc3d7152ba/132120.jpg Almost forgot. Redoing the thermal compound on the only heatsink in the system. Take the old compound off with high % isopropyl alcohol. New thermal compound is arctic silver 5. Update 7: https://imgoat.com/uploads/fc3d7152ba/132131.jpg System put back together enough for testing. IT'S ALIVE! Final update: https://imgoat.com/uploads/fc3d7152ba/132136.jpg From broken and dirty to clean and working. If you have any questions or want more details on any of the steps please feel free to ask. I'm more than happy to answer any and all questions. Thanks for reading!

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[–] • 2 pts

Where’d you get them?

[–] [deleted] • 1 pt

These I bought off ebay as is/broken.

I get them in all the time on trade ins. I have 5-6 more that need cleaning/refurbishing.

[–] • 1 pt

That’s pretty cool, sounds like a cool hobby

[–] • 1 pt

What goes into refurbishing an NES? Any difficult skills?

[–] [deleted] • 1 pt

Depends on how rough of shape they're in. Some soldering skills and a cap tester. Otherwise just attention to detail, cleaning supplies, and a 72 pin connector.

[–] • 1 pt

Do you sell a bunch of games as well or are those your babies?

[–] [deleted] • 2 pts

I own a small game store. It's more of a hobby than a second job.

I'd post pics but that would make me really easy to dox.

[–] • 1 pt

Oh okay. Whats the rarest game you have there?

[–] [deleted] • 1 pt

I have a bunch of rares. I pride myself in having a great selection.

Bucky O'Hare for NES is one of the more rare games.

Mega Man X3 for SNES.

And a bunch of Complete in the Box games.