putting in a new 72 pin connector

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putting in a new 72 pin connector

Post by raztat »

is it hard to do?
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Post by diehllane »

Not in the least bit. It takes about 5 minutes from open to close.
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Post by raztat »

thats it? wow, Dont NES's with newer ones in go for a lot more?
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Post by diehllane »

I wouldn't say they go for a LOT more... You can buy a pin connector for about 8-10 shipped off eBay. It's just that most people dont realize they're that easy to put in. I've done 15-20, maybe more. They're simple. No special screw driver needed.
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Post by raztat »

i see NES's with no new pin go for about 50, then when one is new they go 70 to 100. Im going to order one and put it in mine.
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Post by diehllane »

Wow. About a year and a half ago, NES systems were only going for 20-40. That's why I stopped fixing them and re-selling them on ebay.
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Post by raztat »

diehllane wrote:Wow. About a year and a half ago, NES systems were only going for 20-40. That's why I stopped fixing them and re-selling them on ebay.
It could still be that way, im only going by what i saw on ebay last night.
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Post by diehllane »

By the way... You might not need a NEW pin connector. You can actually refurbish the one you have. It takes about 10-15 minutes between bending the pins back and cleaning the system.

http://classicgaming.gamespy.com/View.p ... ail&id=256
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Post by raztat »

thanks ill try it out when i get time.
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Post by pixelbender »

I've had about 50% success on refurbing the 72 pins.
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