How to Clean a Super Nintendo - Part 1

[Karatenerd5]

Is it easy to take apart a Super Nintendo? I would like to know because the SNES I bought off of amazon is yellow and I want to clean the shell

[SuperTestfreak]

if i take it apart i will never put it back together right lol

[CristaliaMi]

What if I can't pull my connectors off? I have a later model (1994), and they're stuck for good.

[dodgecoronet68]

Just window cleaner for the outside? C'mon man... I took my whole SNES apart and ended up with the 2 case halves and the eject lever. I prepped some soap used for doing the dishes and gave it a nice buff with a plastic-bristled brush. Thoroughly rinsed everything and the case came out nice and shiny.... For the electronics i just used a paintbrush dampened a little with rubbing alcohol with a lil water and cleaned it.... way better than than those things you got there.

[jidar]

That one offset cart in the intro is setting off my OCD

[bigun89]

@jidar

And it's *STILL* that way.... j/k

[KamikazeOrange]

I just wanted to see what the inside looked like, I never opened it, as a kid.

[Dufflad00]

My problem is my SNES wont show picture or sound. The AV cables work on my N64 so that's not the problem, none of my different games are working. Would that be the cartridge slot I have to clean or which particular steps will be required to fix this?

[vxbinaca]

@Dufflad00 Give it a deep cleaning, clean all your carts with Denatured alcohol (different than Isopropyl). Denatured leaves zero residue as opposed to a little with iso. Clean ALL your cartsm make in and out piles. If they don't have dust covers, get some.

It'd be worth it to invest in a specific tool to clean the SNES cartridge slot too, I have a pink Naki cart cleaner set thats awesome.

[DeadTom22]

Super time lapse whoo!

[ZonifiedPLUS]

I have a question about using Windex. You said don't use it on electronic parts (and of course that makes sense) but what about using it to clean the contacts of a NES/SNES game? Are there any adverse affects to using a q-tip with Windex on it to clean the contacts, then wipe it off?

[PhilosopherGaming]

Respond to this video... (ignore the other reply I fooked it up) anyway personally I would use the alcohol solution he suggested, windex is a little bit brutal, I used a window cleaner once and it took the gold stuff on the copper off

[goooooooism]

is it ok to gently clean the toploader pins with alcahol?! please respond

[tommyle63]

@goooooooism yes,it is okay.i cleaned my super famicom 60pins with 70% alcohol,it works great.(use the tooth brush cleaning)

[AndrewDaniele87]

i'm having framerate issues with my snes, it runs slow with some games, now i know even brand new the snes had framerate issues but these game are almost unplayable, if i clean it like you do in this video will that help you think? or is it time to get a new one? this is the same snes i've had since 92

[Riddler95]

I've had my Super Nintendo for over 15 years now and awhile it stopped playing games, it just wouldn't boot them up.

I thought the system was dead, and I'd have to buy another one.

I ended up opening the system up and I removed quit a bit of dust and I cleaned the cartridge port. I cleaned all my Super Nintendo games and the system works just like new.

[SteelDuke4202]

My super nintendo works, the video shows up perfectly and audio is great. I think ig to ripped off. The guy showed me the system and I saw it load up like normal. 70 bux down the drain. the controller port doesnt work! can you help?

[TheBloodmonkey123]

i...i love you :D i can finally play my dads old nintendo :D

[NintendoLinkGamer]

ahhh one of the best system

[comradsausage23]

Okay, when I play many games my SNES is okay but, many of them are mis-colored. It is on many T.V.s and I know it isn't the cord because I use the same one for my N64. I am confused and I am pretty sure that it is the system itself and I am not sure what to do. Any help?

[jahdeer123]

I have a Snes an when I turn it on the power light will stay on for a second then shut off. Any guidance on how to fix this problem

[bigun89]

@jahdeer123

Look for swollen capacitors on the board.

[jahdeer123]

@bigun89 thanks ill do that the capacitors are the black deviceses on the motherboard right

[bigun89]

@jahdeer123

watch?v=YCSNWi3UHf4

[TheHellsangel63]

@bigun89 i took mine apart and painted it now i cant figure out how to get the cartridge flap back on?

[bigun89]

@TheHellsangel63

It was a supreme pain in the butt for me, just keep trying.

[TheHellsangel63]

@bigun89 hey man just wondering i custum painted a snes and did a famicon mod to it now i accidently broke the power switch do you know how to fix it and also how do you get the damm cartridge flap back on

[ACrIspYCrAcK3R]

@jahdeer123 My laptop does the same thing! Dx

[rollercoastermaniac2]

the yellow part is a chemical reaction., you cant get the color back :-(

[SteelDuke4202]

@rollercoastermaniac2 yes you can look it up

[rollercoastermaniac2]

@SteelDuke4202 you can stop the yellow. but that wont bring the gray back

[ichigo3223]

I have heard that using a Mr Clean Eraser on the outside plastic help eliminate some of the discoloration.

Thankfully I keep mine on a humidity and light free storage so it doesn't get the yellow sindrome.

[wackyknux]

i bought a snes from goodwill and it still had its orginal color lucky me but something is wrong with it

[supermariofaan]

duuude, your snes had the same discoloration as mine.

[rockyhorror1297]

my super nintendo works fine do i still need to take it apart and clean once in a while

[Nojnagrom]

I just get a black screen on my snes its the oldest model do you think a new pin connector would be any help its been cleaned

[racontemoi077]

domage that I don't fluently speek english

[bill842408]

will brasso work if you can get it into the connector im thinkin that i ddin't get cleaned good enough

[bigun89]

@bill842408

It depends on whats wrong. If the issue is a swollen capacitor, then a band new connector will do you no good.

[bill842408]

thanks

[bill842408]

ok so i cleaned my snes and it worked good for about 10 minutes then it just stopped playing what could be the problem

[bigun89]

@bill842408

Looking at your profile, it seems you've been dealing with this issue for a while. You may want to look over your board and see if any of the capacitors are swollen.

[Notownsoad]

awesome, thanks pal I needed some guidance 

[ahampster2]

where can i get that 4.5 mm Secruity bit thing cheaply?

[pacmon99]

Do you know where I can find the av cord for the snes cuz my uncles snes av cord broke

[chivasx90]

@pacmon99 i think the gamecube cord works for snes

[GamingLeeLee]

@pacmon99 just get a spare gamecube or N64 one off the net, they're the same thing.

[CloseCombat5]

I want to Thank You for your cleaning videos!  I cleaned my Super Nintendo today and all my games using your instructions and EVERYTHING works PERFECTLY. It's like my system is brand new again! Only one thing remains for me, cleaning my snes controller :) thanks again!

[liquidrtype]

By any chance do you or anyone know how to fix a snes power adapter? I've used my friends and the system works so it's definitely the wall adapter!  I don't want to buy one because I'm cheap and I'm assuming the problem has to be minor!

[Namurashi]

Hey, I cleaned mine outside, and the pin on mine with the alcohol. My SNES used to work fine a few months back, but now when I go to play it the screen stays black. The system itself turns on but there's no audio or visual. When I try messing with the wire sometimes the AV input would read it and the light on my AV switcher would turn on but it would turn off again. I'm still going to the store to get a drill bit screw driver for it, but do you have any idea on what may be my problem?

[bigun89]

@Namurashi

Was this right after cleaning or a couple of months after cleaning?

[Namurashi]

@bigun89 About 2 weeks after a spray with air it wouldn't work. After I cleaned the connectors it worked for a while then stopped working. A friend of mine said it might be due to corrosion, but there's none that I can see.

[neogatsu]

@Namurashi I have the same problem with my SNES and it pisses me off. If anyone know how to solve the problem, please, help us.

[HotSo0P]

Lol intro pan-out reminds me of Mr. Rogers

[Riddler95]

I just finished cleaning my SNES.

Took everything apart and cleaned away all of the dust,hair,dirt, and etc.

Cleaned the cartridge port as well.

It is working alot better now than it has before.

[MeanestBean3]

is there any way to get rid of the light band that goes down the middle of the screen?

[MeanestBean3]

I cleaned mine inside and out, and replaced the connector, and mine still makes a buzzing noise with gray bars horizontally across the screen. After I leave it on for about 5 minutes, after it "Heats up" Im able to play my games with minimal problems. PLEASE if there is anything you could say to help, I have had this problem for over a Month now.

[bigun89]

@MeanestBean3

Sounds almost like incorrect voltage from the power supply. I would check the voltage coming from the supply with a multimeter.

[MeanestBean3]

Ahhhh. I have already ordered the correct Voltage for it off of Nintendorepairshop. I can see what u mean though. But as I said there are just VERY small lines on the screen once the Adapter has had time to "Heat UP". The odd thing is before it acted like this, it behaved well for a month but, thanks anyway. :)

[TruGamer128]

Thanks man, yeah it was fine. I was so scared there as i hadn't yet been able to power the unit on (No power brick ) but its all good now

cheers:)

[ThatsFresh26]

I have a mini super nintendo!!!

[TruGamer128]

I had a problem with the white ribbon that connects the controllers to the board. The ribbon itself came out without the plastic end. I was able to slip it back in evenly so i hope it's not busted now. any ideas?

[bigun89]

@TruGamer128

Heh, thats the way it's supposed to work. The "plastic end" is really a socket for the ribbon to go in, you should be fine.

[fuzzfreak1967]

I just sprayed that clip that the games contacts slide into with electronic contact spray (no lube type) do you think that was a good move?

[bigun89]

@fuzzfreak1967

You should be fine.

[HyruleLand]

I have a mini SNES...I feel so left out D:! lol.

[reptizone123]

hey dude can i get that securty bit anywhere like lowes or somthing

[bigun89]

Ehhh.... not likely, will probably have to order online.

[aprilmichelle86]

i need to know how to clean the SNES the other version

[bigun89]

Just need to get my hands on one then I can.

[aprilmichelle86]

ok thaks that be awesome

[MeanestBean2]

I have the Mustard colored SNES. What would I need exactly to open the back part of it.

[dreadcog]

Use a putty knife or a rigid piece of plastic NOT a screwdriver.

[arizoniatea]

can u buy new pic connectors for the n64, and the snes?

[SPS148669]

I see you have a SNES that was made before 1993 as pre-93 Super Nintendos turn yellow easy and have "Detachable" Sound Cards (The silver sqaure thing in the back corner). 1993 -1996 Super Nintendos don't turn yellow and have the Sound Chip on the Main motherboard. While 96-98 Super Nintendos shave a smaller redesigned outer casing.

[bigun89]

Yeah, this thing was my roommates. It was NASTY!

[Riddler95]

Do you know how to replace the batteries inside SNES Cartridges?

[DannysCam]

i repair the 72 pin connector on my nes