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Nintendo Entertainment System
Type
repair
Thing
72-PIN Connector
Title
Repairing Nintendo Entertainment System 72-PIN Connector
Introduction
The 72-PIN connector is a piece of hardware inside of the game console. It has 72 metal pins, which come into contact with the metal spokes inside of the game cartridge to register the game. The pins on the connector bend out of place over time, and the game console can no longer register your games. This guide will show you how to locate and remove your warn out 72-PIN connector.
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Difficulty
Easy
Conclusion
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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