I've been considering making a video about removing the yellowing effect from Super Nintendos. Would you be interested in seeing that? Also, just a reminder, can I get those N64 pictures?
So my Sister in law had an old SNES just sitting in her garage for YEARS, with 10 games, in pretty gross condition. She told me I could have it if I wanted it. Took it home, hooked it up, and it actually fired up, but it took 3 tries to get the games to turn on. I followed your video step by step today, then cleaned the games. I turned the first one on and did exactly what you did "ha, first try!" Lol. Thanks for the awesome tutorial! Now then, where to find a cheap copy of Street Fighter Alpha 2, lol.
Hi thank you adam koralik gamerade figure it out your video helped me save 2 original super Nintendo entertainment system consoles I cleaned fixed inspected refurbished repaired restored and sanitized and they both work excellent
Found this video for guidance on safely disassembling my SNES to clean, came away with the power to play Super Famicom games! Very nice little surprise
All u rly gotta do is take out the circuit board of the Super Famicom game and place it inside an NTSC SNES cartridge shell, same thing with NES and Famicom Games
Not so long ago I bought a set of loose(without box and manual) super nintendo which a few day afterwards had a blankscreen that made me think that I have to throw it out.Then I bought a loose console only so then I could play super nintendo again.Few days later I saw this video and then it came to my mind to try to clean the cartidge tray/slot of the unused console.I did it using a 70% alcohol without even open any screw.Guess what?that machine is now working again!!!I now have 2 working super nintendo thanks to you and this video ...
Adam helped me clean my PS1, PS2, Xbox, NES, GameCube and now my SNES. Lol I always come back to these when I get a dirty console, then I just know how to put them back together again :) cant believe Ive been coming back to these for over 10 years.
I was thinking about making a series out of that. How to get the best video quality out of various systems. What you'd need and how to do it. Thoughts? Anyone?
Hi Adam koralic your video helped me save another launch day super Nintendo entertainment system I cleaned fixed inspected refurbished repaired and sanitized it and it works excellent
AdamKoralik Great video. Might I suggest a correction? You shouldn't use Windex. "Windex has ammonia which is very good at cleaning off grime and tarnish but it also has dyes and perfumes which are really bad for those contacts." 90% Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol is a far better choice.
Do the gamers operate? If it's simply not getting power there is one of two reasons. Either to PSU (power cord) is dead and needs to be replaced or the fuse on the system is popped.
Off hand no, but I imagine you'd just have to open it up and remove the buttons. Be careful those, the Genesis Model 1 lid is connect to the mother board via a cable for the LED. So don't yank the lid off.
I only have a coaxial port, usb, and hdmi ports on my Samsung smart TV. What cable should I get to connect my Super Nintendo to my tv? My SNES has the RF out and Multi out. I’m currently using a cable from RF out on the SNES to coaxial port on my tv, but the quality is pretty bad.
I just dug out my old snes I had as a kid, It has yellowed and the plastic is chipping in the corners also there is I assume plastic pieces rattling around on the inside. I hooked it up and it runs fine, the reset, power and eject switches all work fine so I have no clue what has broken off on the inside. The thing never had much usage only had 5 games that I still have.
It works with (out of those) SNES (model 1), Genesis (model 1 and 2), Sega CD (because of the Genesis), and 32X. The NES and N64 do not support it, without modification.
I finally cleaned my SNES after getting a game bit off Amazon. When I first opened it up, it looked just like the N64 you cleaned: spiders and dust galore! But it all cleaned up beautifully, and even though I had already surface cleaned the console several times before, the cleaning made my SNES look almost brand new! Glad I had your video to help me out with it, and also, you were right: putting the EJECT button back together IS a b*tch. But anyway, thanks alot. I enjoy your videos and I am really looking forward to your 4th Generation Recap :)
I offered to help if he has any specific questions about your video (I speak his language). Thanks for making this video, btw. I just got myself a rough looking SNES and I don't think I'd have the courage to take it apart if this video wasn't here. Thanks again.
Alright, so, I have two SNES consoles. One of them is yellowed on the bottom, but the rest of it is fine. The other one, perfectly grey but the controller plastic ports are yellowed. My plan was to swap the plastic pieces (I have a gamebit coming in the mail as we speak), but I'm not sure how I'd do that. Any idea?
Awesome. Thanks so much for posting this video. I just found my old SNES from my Dad's basement. and it is YELLOWED! I forgot I even owned it. I was searching for my Dreamcast. Bonus find!
question: would using isophyrol alcohol with a q-tip to clean the slot where the cartridge is placed into be a good ides instead of using the credit card method? wd-40 to clean outer layer? that's hard core cleaning right there.
Mine worked dirty, but I had to toggle the power switch several times. At first it didn’t work. Later it quit working lol 😂. I think I better clean mine. Thank you for the helpful video!!
I have the later model of the SNES and I was just wondering if there is a difference with the spring that goes with the lid to cover the cartridge slot. It looks like the spring in this video only has one straight piece, but mine had two. I reluctantly cut off the little piece and now the lid doesn't close. Can anyone help?
Any advice for getting the dumb spring in the cartridge loading slot back in? Took it off to retrobrite the plastic and now can’t for the life of me get it back in right
That's not true. Notice how some parts look like new? It's parts made from different places and they slapped them together back then. The plastic was made different in different places.
hi Adam koralik I finally ordered those game bits and they helped me a whole lot and I finally learned how to disassemble and reassemble a launch day super Nintendo entertainment system one tip for the ejector line the longer side of the spring to the bottom of the case where the eject button goes then the shorter end I passed that challenge your video helped me I believe you
It's the 2nd verison I think. It's heavier because it has a second box to where others don't have that second box on the board on the right side of the unit when you open it up. I'm using standard AV cable with the RCA plugs. It's clean inside and out just like your instructional video. Having a hard time and would love your feedback since all your videos helped me restore all my dirty or non working consoles. Thanks bro and hope to hear from ya.
In 2:22, you said do not lose that white washer. When I opened my SNES I did not see that in my console. I seem to have a newer model, so is this normal or is fixing my SNES going to be more of a hassle because of this?
If you find that you are having difficulty with the spring on the cartridge door, remove the plastic piece that is behind the door before installation. The plastic piece should only be held in place by two screws and some tabs, the one end of the spring goes under this plastic piece and due to the spring tension, I find it easier to install with the plastic piece removed.
Am I retarded? I spent over 30 minutes trying to get the damn spring into place with that piece removed, then I read your comment and somehow the fucker actually got into place. Thanks.
It would vary from system to system. I'd try to do comparisons to make it as fair as possible. Though in some cases you don't have options. Like with the 5200. It's RF or modding. Which doesn't matter since I don't have one anyway.
My brother found our family’s old SNES. When looking through the vent holes (I think that’s what those are) right near the Nintendo logo, there is this chip that has corrosion all on the legs. Pins in the cartridge slot are corroded a bit, and there’s a spider web inside. Is this thing beyond repair, or can I save it?
Internally yes. Older models also have an extra piece of plastic to prevent cartridges from being inserted or removed while the system is on. Older models also have bromine in the plastic which is what causes them to turn yellow and become brittle. So, good and bad.
Hey, I recently found my childhood snes in my basement and plug it in and it works but not the way it should. I was hoping you could help or know somebody that could. my games start out the picture coming in B&W and distorted and shifting around the screen. It eventually goes normal but seems to relapse on screen transitions. I've tried multiple AV cords and used Compress air to clean the insides of the counsel. It happens in the exact same fashion when re-trying the same game and it happens for all games. If you have any clue please help me, I could also upload a video showing the issue if you think it would help.
I guess clear the video output port. If you tried multiple cables and multiple TVs, and multiple games, it stands to reason it's the system itself. Though that seems exceedingly unlikely.
I have been collecting for the NES and Genesis for awhile. However, I recently acquired a SNES. I had one growing up, but was made to give it to a cousin many years ago. This thing came from my in-laws basement. Dirty, covered in soda, and with yellowed plastic. Thanks for posting these vids. I'm going to take it apart, clean it thoroughly, Retr0bright it, and seal it with UV blocker. Probably way more money than it's worth, but I like saving these things. Should be fun.
I took mine all apart and yep I can't seem to get it all back together properly.There are 2 "U" shaped pieces of metal.Where do they go?? I can't remember!
Thank you for this video! It's going to help me later when I clean my snes. Maybe you can help me? My console seems to be having an issue, I'm hoping it just needs a good clean. I bought it the other day and while I'm playing any one of my games, the game changes colors. It will go from the normal color scheme to a blue/red I guess would best describe it. Have any ideas? I could still send it back, I would personally like to try and fix it. The only other thing is that when they sent it to me the cable was a bit messed up so im using the cable from my n64 to connect the console to my tv. It's the same cable so I'm not sure if that could be it?
I have a important question I got my SNES in the mail and Mario world for it. I was playing for about 30 minutes until the screen went black and I took the cartridge out and blew into it and the system as well and worked then again in another 5 minutes the screen went out again I don't know if I should get a refund or if it needs cleaned more because the person on ebay said they cleaned both before selling it.
Well, first, don't ever blow in a cartridge. It just makes the problem infinitely worse. A simply cleaning to the contacts of the cartridge with Windex and q-tips will likely solve the issue. Though I HIGHLY recommend cleaning the console too. And make sure it's completely dry before putting the game back in to the system.
So putting it back together seems a bit harder than taking it apart :P the cover for the cartridge slot I can't get to spring back into place where deos the little end of the spring go if the large one is in the hole?
Oh and I would definitely like to hear more about Scart, I've done a lot of research on it, but it's always good to hear more before I dive into such an investment.
Even now, I'm learning more about theses older consoles; I didn't know that some Supers had that additional piece of plastic to prevent you from putting in a game when the system is already on. Good observation.
okay i wont till i open it up for sure thanks alot man. ill keep an eye open for one and hopefully i will find one and ill try to clean the original one up first. it wont hurt playing it with a wrecked soundbox will it?
on my PAL SNES, some of the paneling has discoloured with a Yellow tinge, would you recommend using one of those Magic Erasers to try and clean it up, or would it just turn out looking worse, avoiding the logo obviously? :)
By the way, depending on what's around you, you do not have to buy the screw bit online. I've seen plenty at Microcenter at least, and I think I've seen it elsewhere as well (I think that's where I got mine, but I'm not sure). I would guess some other large electronics/computer stores (that sell large numbers of components rather than ready made systems) might have some.
I'm having trouble with my Super Nintendo my Super Mario World game erased completely it done that a few times already do you know do I have to get it clean from the inside
I'm having some trouble with the spring for the cartridge slot cover. I'm all done with the cleaning. I'm trying to reassemble everything, but I can't figure out this cartridge slot cover. The spring is driving me nuts. I must be doing something wrong. Do you have any advice? Awesome video by the way.
Sorry, that spring is just a pain in the ass. It has two loops that have to be hooked on in certain spots. I think I showed this in the video. I also suggest watching my video about removing yellow from the SNES, I remove the spring there do from a different angle. Maybe that will help.
Thanks for the response. Sorry I mean a different spring. The one for the cartridge slot holder. I see you remove it in this video, but I'm having trouble putting it back. I'll check your other videos. Thanks again; these are great.
It's been 8 yrs since you made this video, has your snes yellowed at all? Reason I'm asking is because I just purchased an early model snes that has no yellowing like yours but I'm a little concerned it might still get yellow over time.
@@AdamKoralik I know this might seem like an odd question but did the area around the controller ports turn a little yellow as well or is it still gray? I would really like to know thanks.
I've heard about a way to do that but the ingredients for it are really expensive. I'd be interested in seeing a video about it especially if you have an alternate method. I'm not home yet but rest assured I'll get the pictures to you as soon as I'm back. Probably Thursday.
Hey Adam, the problem with my SNES is that it has static for about 2 min, and then the picture comes in and then around 2 more minutes later the static is completely gone. I cleaned with the Snes cleaning kit, and it still has the static problem, Any suggestions?
He has one that was made between 1991- early 1993 cause those one have removable sound cards while late 93 and after have the fixed sound chips on the main motherboard.
Got an urgent question! I recently got a super nintendo and it powers on, however all that shows up on the screen is a thin white line across the screen and the rest of the screen is black. There is also no sound. I heard that this can be a power adapter problem and im sure its not my component cables cause i tried 3 different ones. Any suggestions are much appreciated. Thanks
EBay is the only place I could think of, unless you have a really good classic game store near you. But without opening the system, you won't know if you have an older model or not.
Thanks Adam koralic your video helped me save another launch day super Nintendo entertainment system I took my super Nintendo entertainment system apart it was dirty and filthy I sanitized it I changed the pin connector and controller ports and it works fine the top of the case had a few cracks on it I replaced it with another top case
Hey Adam, so I just cleaned my Super Nintendo out using this video and it seemed to go well but when i set it up and tried to play a few games, I had quite a few output problems. Sometimes it acted like there was no input at all and other times it just gave me garbled up colors but they all did work after a few tries. Any ideas on what happened? (by the way this is my third console I took apart; the other two being my brother's GameCube and the family ps2) thanks, and keep up the good work. The best youtubers are definitely not just the ones who get ask the attention.
What's the difference between the older snes and the newer one? Cuz I bought 2 of them and when I opened them, one had a lot more stuff inside then the other. I can't seem to find an answer any where
Can we boil the 62 Pin Connector like a lot of people do for the NES pin connector... they had success with it... I wonder if anyone tried it with these pins
Yeah you should do one with using retr0bright as I have a bunch of stuff I'm wanting to use it on... unfortunately a lot of people use different methods and some have messed the plastic up. If you make a video on it please use as detailed info as you can and where you got all of your ingredients since that's my biggest drawback from doing it.
