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Look up crt capacitors ]]> http://nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=5&threadid=140852 2015-02-12T14:07:02 -05.00 dirtbrother 20 Originally posted by: dirtbrother

So I purchased an NES Sharp TV the other day in great shape and was told it was working when it was put away (heard that once or twice before). Got it home and fired it up and best I could get were a few garbled graphics. Otherwise, it was the ever-present solid colored flashing screen. So, my brother and I took it apart last night to refurbish the 72-pin connector and clean it up. We also decided to document it for anyone else wanting to do the same. The process was very easy and only required some patience and a minor amount of technical skill. If you can take apart a regular NES you should be able to tackle this. However, be cautioned that there is a risk of shock when working around any CRT. There is no need to discharge it, just be careful where you are working as I hold no responsibility for you hurting, maiming, or killing yourself. 
  Soooooo...could you explain a bit more about how to avoid this, specifically where not to accidentally touch so I don't die? ]]> http://nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=5&threadid=140852 2015-01-08T17:22:18 -05.00 dirtbrother 20 http://nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=5&threadid=140852 2015-01-08T16:12:15 -05.00 dirtbrother 20
One of my bastard feet broke off, do you think that super glue would hold it back on there? ]]> http://nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=5&threadid=140852 2015-01-08T15:22:38 -05.00 dirtbrother 20 http://nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=5&threadid=140852 2015-01-08T15:07:41 -05.00 dirtbrother 20 http://nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=5&threadid=140852 2015-01-08T13:38:37 -05.00 dirtbrother 20 Originally posted by: Lance

Mostly I just recommend repeatedly sticking a clean cartridge in and out, but I can see why you'd want to open it up and look at the pin connector.

Many thanks for the guide and pics.
My pin connector was so loose that the contacts of the game were not making contact. Plus, nothing gets a pin connector nearly as clean as boiling it. 
  ]]> http://nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=5&threadid=140852 2015-01-08T12:15:15 -05.00 dirtbrother 20
Many thanks for the guide and pics. ]]>