Soldier Blue wrote:I have it apart right now, was wondering how do I bend the pins? And which way to bend them?
The contacts on the game are clean, but it is missing some of the metal connectors.
By "missing some metal connectors" do you mean it's missing pins? Does it look like this?...
http://users.zoominternet.net/~sgazi/cl ... _cart1.jpg
That's normal.
Also, just because the pins might look clean doesn't mean they're making good electrical contact. Clean them anyway. Resist the urge to use something like Windex or any thing else. Use rubbing alcohol (can be bought any where for less than a dollar if you don't already have some) or electrical contact cleaner. Anything else is ill advised. Use something like a (clean) old cotton T-shirt. Just don't use something that will leave debris behind (like paper towels). I guess cotton swabs (Q-Tips) would work alright.
You might not have to bend the pins of the cart slot, you might just have to clean it. When you insert the cart into the NES, does it feel like it sticks in snug? When you go to remove it, does it slip right out with no resistance? If there's no resistance, than it's worn out and not making good contact. You can try bending the pins back, but honestly, just buy a new one. They only cost like $5.
