NES Top Loaders

[CodebreakerDX]

I think they're cool, I recently found one in the trash (for real) with 8 games and it works, I get some weird RF Snow/Static when I play games, and it's for that reason that I want to either mod it for a clear picture or find a toaster NES (One of my RL friends told me I can have his NES with a broken 72 pin connector)

[Shadow Kisuragi]

It could be the RF adapter or a badly grounded connector. Mine would throw static if the RF adapter was hanging down, rather than resting.

[CodebreakerDX]

It could be the RF adapter or a badly grounded connector. Mine would throw static if the RF adapter was hanging down, rather than resting.

If it was a badly grounded connector what would I have to do to fix it?

[bombatomba]

i've done the lockout chip mod myself and while it does help, it doesn't completely eliminate the problem. i still regularly get the blinking light and pink screen because my 72 pin connector is getting worn out.

Good to know.  I've thought of doing this mod but have now reconsidered.  For what it is worth, this is the guide I found online regarding cleaning and maintenance of the toaster NES.

http://www.cgquarterly.com/articles/blinknes.htm

[Shadow Kisuragi]

It could be the RF adapter or a badly grounded connector. Mine would throw static if the RF adapter was hanging down, rather than resting.

If it was a badly grounded connector what would I have to do to fix it?

It may require soldering. I'm not an expert on it, but there are people here who could help explain.

[gbpxl]

Anyone know anything about the connector in the top loader? Is there any way to swap it out with the other NES connector, with a bit of modding?

[SirPsycho]

The pin connector is soldered directly to the board, its not as simple as a switch out or boil cleaning you can do with the toasters. You can only swap it out with another top loader pin connector and if you need to take it off for a deep cleaning then you'll spend an hour at least on the de-soldering and re-soldering alone.

When I did a deep cleaning of mine I just gave it a big alcohol bath and scrubbed whatever was leftover. I haven't had any problems with the unit itself. My cords on the other hand...