Super Nintendo SNES Controller Repair/Cleaning Video

[MrPattern]

@SeGaSaTuRn1994 Hey thanks for clearing that up dude!x

[SeGaSaTuRn1994]

@MrPattern no probs :) allways good to keep ur old snes and nes game sin good condition that way they will last forever ;)

[wescoolya]

For anyone that has a broken shoulder button, all you need to do to fix it is open the controller and super glue the plastic back together.

[Iceman1454]

can i use alcohol dude

[nintendorepair]

@Iceman1454 It will work best if you use our cleaning kit. Tried and tested.

[Viralvidstv]

Would u do a similar thing for directional pads on a gameboy if u wanted to make it more sensitive?

[rockandrollloud]

At 1:27, where u can see the connections for the keypad, mines doesn't look as black as yours. And i have to press really hard on the buttons for it to work. Would getting new pads fix this or would i need a new circuit? Thanks.

[MrPattern]

can I use isopropyl alcohol?

[nintendorepair]

@MrPattern It's not a good idea. Please use our cleaning kit. 100% guaranteed.

[TheNews1990]

what if the shrink tubing around the the wires is ripped can it be repaired?

[nintendorepair]

@TheNews1990 If there is a problem with the wire. It will need replacement. Please visit our website for more information. We do accept repair.

[mattisdanger]

got a question, my super nintendo controller is acting a bit...weird. none of the other buttons work except B...which is acting as start. any recommendations on what to do, or is my controller basically f'd?

[nintendorepair]

@mattisdanger You can try to replace the buttons or try to clean the controller. We can also repair it. You can visit our website for more information.

[nintendorepair]

@IgnacioBecerra Yes, We recommend it. Thanks for viewing!

[anassgame]

plz how can i repear my n64 controller in the L Botton ?

[nintendorepair]

@anassgame You can try to open the controller and clean the L button part by using our cleaning kit. It is available on our website. If you need assistance, You can send it for repair. We can fix it for you.

[anassgame]

@nintendorepair  Ok i try the website store Thanks !

[nintendorepair]

@anassgame You are welcome. Thanks for viewing!

[PhilosopherGaming]

Ive already done this (plus replaced the rubber contact pads) but Ive run into a problem with the shoulder buttons in that they dont respond because the bits of board under the button are loose and phisically moving when I press down on the buttons so theres no responce unless I press down so hard that they respond a bit because they've no where left to move .... any suggestions how to fix this?

[goooooooism]

i have a question for mt snes not my controller for some reason black and red lines constantly drop down my screen and reapet like this PLEASE RESPOND! :(

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[jsz1998]

Can you use alchohol and Q-Tips/cotton balls/paper towels?

[nintendorepair]

@jsz1998 Undiluted chemicals can cause the conductive material used on the controller boards to rub off. We recommend using the cleaning rinse and the anti static cloths to prevent any possible damage and ensure that your controller will last as long as possible. The cleaning rinse is available in our cleaning kit which you can use to maintain all of your games and controllers. Just click the link in the description.

[blue2kid3]

@nintendorepair now I know nintendo says use windex or simple green for cleaning the housings of the 3DS do you think it will work just as well on nes snes n64 controllers and systems?

[Dezsi]

@jsz1998 I just used simple paper towels and a very cheap (given away for free) cologne (80% alcohol), and it worked like a charm.

[DavCube]

My problem is that the circuit for the R trigger is screwed up. The button itself is fine, in fact the whole controller is almost brand new, but after a little while the R trigger is acting like it's stuck on even though it isn't. (ie. playing Mario World the screen would scroll right and make the sound without my say-so, and playing Super Metroid, Samus would perpetually be aiming diagonally.) Would I have to do something else to correct this?

[cutemimi25]

@DavCube I have the same problem with My L-button but don't worry I have another official and 2 unofficial Snes controllers.

[DavCube]

@cutemimi25 Yeah, after i got it checked by somebody else, he just suggested i switch out the boards, and that did it.

[nintendorepair]

@LeGamerFru And we are glad to hear that folks still enjoy the Super Nintendo. It is actually the only system I keep at my home. I still love me some Chrono Trigger.

[qbertsoul]

Awesome video! Do you know of a way to repair torn rubber button pads? Do you think super glue would work?

[nintendorepair]

@qbertsoul Eh, you are likely going to cause more issues than you would fix with super glue. I will look into getting some replacement pads on our site.

[lordoftheriffs79]

my start and select button was not working a while ago, so i cleaned them and the rubber with water only... it worked out perfectly... i think that if your cleaning kit contains organic compounds, like alcohol, it could damage the rubber... but since you are a specialist, i guess it is ok:)

[123supertoasty]

can you just use water and a cloth?

[nintendorepair]

@123supertoasty No, you can't. Water is going to do nothing for the dirt mixed in with grease from the rubber buttons.

[Niggotiator]

So far it has lasted a month.

[maxikus920220]

tnx :D finally it's time for some zelda (y)

[nintendorepair]

@maxikus920220 Great! Thanks for viewing!

[luigikid13]

@nintendorepair THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!

[nintendorepair]

@luigikid13 No problem! Glad we could help.

[luigikid13]

@nintendorepair my remote presses the buttons by it self like: I'm playing super mario world then it pauses randomly and repedly. would this work?

[nintendorepair]

@luigikid13 Ah, yes fortunately this is exactly what you need to do. There is always a chance that your motherboard is cracked or damaged itself in some way, but chances are you simply need to clean the contacts, and/or replace some of the rubber buttons (inside the controller) if they are rotting away.

[trucksoner]

@nintendorepair both times that i've done this, it's broken the R button off where the shoulder button (actual part you press) joins the pivot thing (they're normally one piece but it snapped). i opened the thing totally gently, too. have you heard of this problem and do you know where to get new buttons? i'm scared to clean any more controllers now since it happened twice

[Niggotiator]

@trucksoner This happened to both of controllers' R shoulder buttons. I bought a small bottle of krazy glue with the tiny brush applicator and put it little dab on one of the pieces. I then simply joined them at the crack and let it sit for a few minutes. Both buttons broke in such a way that both pieces line up perfectly, so that they may be fixed together with a delicate application of a powerful glue (superglue, krazy glue). Make sure to buy the container with the small brush applicator.

[trucksoner]

@Niggotiator i ended up fixing mine with krazy glue just fine, but that's pretty weird that it happened to both of us and both times the "R" button! thanks though

[JackSparrow424]

helped me alot!! thx

[nintendorepair]

@JackSparrow424 Glad it helped! I hope we can help you with your nintendo repair needs in the future.

[mugenmahboi88]

Can water or rubbing alcohol work on cleaning/rubbing the button responses?

[JackSparrow424]

@mugenmahboi88 you can use rubbing alcohol... thats what i use on all cartriage based consoles... it doesnt mess upp the curcits and it cleans it up!

[mugenmahboi88]

@JackSparrow424 Have you tested it out and do the buttons work again? I can use rubbing alcohol with a Q-tip, right?

[JackSparrow424]

@mugenmahboi88 yeah it does.... i used rubbing alcohol and a q-tip... nothing wrong with the buttons... it works perfekt!!

[mugenmahboi88]

@JackSparrow424 I wish I had the screwdriver for doing this.... my screwdrivers are too big.

[JackSparrow424]

@mugenmahboi88 :/ they are cheap now a days..

[nintendorepair]

@JackSparrow424 we have a small phillips head available on our site that comes with the triwing screwdriver in a set (the triwing is used to open nintendo ds, and wii).

[nintendorepair]

@mugenmahboi88 Yes, our cleaning rinse is very similar to standard rubbing alcohol. You want to use something that has some solvent properties, but dries quickly like alcohol. I will say that for cleaning game contacts, alcohol will work on some items, but definitely not good enough for the tough to clean games. Our game cleaning paste works wonders for that.

[mugenmahboi88]

@nintendorepair Well, should I use it? It's just that my Select/Start buttons can't be pushed easily, I have to press hard and I'm tired of it... Can I just use the rubbing alcohol on just the select/start buttons?

[nintendorepair]

@mugenmahboi88 Sure. there is nothing wrong with using it on specific contacts. You should also check to see that the rubber buttons are not deteriorating.

[mugenmahboi88]

@nintendorepair I hope the alcohol will dry soon when I use a q-tip when I get to it and I think my buttons are fine, and by disintegrating, you mean chewed up or ripped off?

[nintendorepair]

@mugenmahboi88 No, the little rubber button pads on the underside of the buttons that are visible from the outside of the controller. Those button pads wear out over time and start to crack and fall apart. As long as you can bend them without seeing cracks in the rubber, you are ok.

[yoshishot16]

Thanks this vid was very helpfull i haven't cleaned my Snes controller since when i first got it xD

[nintendorepair]

@yoshishot16 Glad to hear it! Yeah, this video can help you if your buttons are sticky at all, or sometimes even if they aren't responding well at all. Sometimes you will actually need to replace the rubber buttons on the inside of the controller (if they have broken down over the years). If that is the case, we have replacements for you. Of course, we also have the parts described in this kit on our site. Just search for nintendo repair shop on google. Thanks!

[withpeas44please]

i dont see why people dont watch this it helps a lot

[nintendorepair]

@withpeas44please Thanks! If you like it, be sure to tag it as so (thumbs up), which will help increase the chance that others see it. We have a ton of other good videos. Be sure to check out our channel page, or visit our website for more guides and videos.