I Fixed 4 NES Games and Restored Them

[@Big_Dai]

Interesting to see such a young person showing professional knowledge on something this old

[@jaimetheone9150]

This is what they teach you when you study electronics. The 80's was a great era for DIY electronics, nowadays the electric contacts are so small that only a presicion machine can solder them and unsolder them.💀

[@volfi123]

I was just thinking exactly the same. Bravo!

[@GabrielAlcala956]

@@volfi123 I am a 69 year old man and I am currently looking for a 18 year old girlfriend

[@uwu-qr1ct]

​@@jaimetheone9150hahaha yesr

[@MightyGimp]

Don’t be afraid to add flux like it’s free or someone else’s. Also, sometimes the solder joints are corroded and you need to press hard with your probe pins to break through the corrosion and show continuity. I was into electronics repair in my teens and ever since. So good seeing you also into it.

[@Sayakas_Digital_Attic]

Thank you. I understand that flux is very important

[@jeffreyjeffrey007]

Your reaction when you get it working is priceless. Well done.

[@Sayakas_Digital_Attic]

Thank you!

[@PeeMoldy]

@@Sayakas_Digital_Attic Sayaka how do you fix N64 controller so analog stick doesn't wobble but rather stays in center and more firm but smooth movement?

[@southtexasatlatl]

Never seen anyone use a fiberglass pen for cleaning the pins, only for removing soldermask on the PCB. I always use isopropyl alcohol and a pink pencil eraser to clean the pins safely, then follow up with Deoxit contact cleaner.

[@LarsSveen]

Yeah, I would not recommend that either. Fiberglass pens are too harsh and will wear down the contact pads quickly.

[@Geneo-en5km]

What can I say! she likes it rough! 😂😂😂

[@Miyamoto_Jim]

Yoooo standard pencil tip eraser’s is where it’s at!! 👊😂

[@southtexasatlatl]

@@LarsSveen that and then you have to deal with all those fiberglass particles

[@LarsSveen]

@@Miyamoto_Jim my dad was an electronics engineer for decades, worked for MSI and several other big companies. He said they always used pencil erasers to clean contacts.

[@Sketchingdraft]

It's so heartwarming to see that today someone actually fixes something, and doesn't just get a new one and throw the old one away.😊

[@MrReese]

To be fair it would be difficult to get a new NES game these days :D.

[@xwaterparksx]

@@MrReese Internet…

[@cheeseplease4186]

@@xwaterparksx ?

[@MrReese]

@@xwaterparksx Even the Internet does not have a new NES game, they haven't been produced in 30+ years. All you can get is a different used one.

[@xwaterparksx]

@@MrReese This is very true. However most retro game stores do clean them before being sold. New? No. Still working? Yes.

[@bghoody5665]

Good job, Sayaka. I'm betting a lot of that corrosion was caused by condensation from the old "blow in it" trick.

[@MarcBchannel]

I wish I knew how to clean nintendo cartridges when I was a kid. We used to do the old blow into the cartridge trick which probably made it worse. Or the push it in, take it out, push it in, move it from side to side ritual. Anything to get it working😂

[@Sayakas_Digital_Attic]

But hey the love for the games was stronger than any dust!😅🤣

[@benjaminvlz]

I think we all did the blowing into the cartridge "trick" when we were kids. Either that or blowing into the console. The idea was that the cartridge or console was dusty inside, and that by blowing into them, we were blowing away the dust, and the cartridges would seemingly work after that. In reality, it was taking the cartridges out of the console and re-inserting them that actually made them work. The NES 72-pin cartridge connector mechanism was notorious for making a poor connection with cartridges, only we didn't know it at the time. By re-seating the cartridge, the mechanism would make a better connection with the cartridge, thus allowing the cartridge to work. New cartridge connectors have since been invented, such as the Blinking Light Win and the Ninten-Drawer to replace Nintendo's poorly designed cartridge connector.

[@ragingsithmaster]

​@@benjaminvlz We all did as kids. Even though they recommended against it. There's even a nod to it in "The Super Mario Bros. Movie".

[@MERCERENiTY]

Touche 🤷🏿‍♂️😉

[@TraceurDoc1]

@@benjaminvlzI always thought the saliva moisture from the forceful blowing helped with the conduction.

[@Tronicsfix]

Love this video! Nice work.

[@awall1701]

Nice job Sayaka bringing these cartridges back to life. I really enjoyed your video.

[@ahmedkamil7094]

Unconditional love for you Sayaka's Digital Attic💙

[@spacedaniel492]

This channel is great, always learn something new from you

[@veritanuda]

Game preservation is so important, and you take it to the next level, ;) Actually fixing corroded boards is a useful skill and not easily perfected without practice. Thanks for sharing. Very entertaining.

[@Sayakas_Digital_Attic]

Thank you so much !😊

[@veritanuda]

@@Sayakas_Digital_Attic Sei il benvenuto, mio caro educatore ;)

[@hello.gumption]

I gotta say. You have given me confidence to restore my early SCPH-1002A PS1, my ps3 that seemingly lost all video capabilities and my ps2 with a creaky tray. I want to also get something happening with my Game Boy advance dull screen and blow the dust of my Amiga 500. I'm still a bit nervous to embark but I love your work too much not to try... And I'm ok with a multimeter too so lets go! My fave tecchy!

[@Sayakas_Digital_Attic]

Thank you so much! It really means a lot to hear that I’ve given you the confidence to tackle all those projects! Restoring those consoles can be tricky, but it’s so rewarding when they’re back in action. I also have an Amiga that I need to fix!

[@hello.gumption]

@@Sayakas_Digital_Attic If you fix the Amiga and publish a video, you will hear a squeal of delight from Australia!

[@accountname-tu2om]

Thats pretty cool, good luck!

[@PeeMoldy]

@@Sayakas_Digital_Attic Are N64 Carts really bullet proof?

[@Ace_of_DiscaL]

@@hello.gumption I just revived my SCPH-1002 as well!

[@tste6759]

You did an excellent job .... Love to see a young lady repairing vintage tech....❤

[@jailsonsmonte]

I am brazilian and I love your videos because your English is easy to understand and I can learn a lot of things too.

[@Ace_of_DiscaL]

Hi Sayaka! I just wanted to share a little advice regarding cleaning off rust: - If possible, separate the rusty metals (e.g. GameBoy battery contacts). - Fill a container (to size) with cheap white vinegar. - Rest the metal(s) in the container with vinegar for 3-5 minutes. - Use a (hard) toothbrush to brush the rust off. - Repeat if necessary! I would use the fiberglass pen to: - Refresh carbon (controller) membrane pads. - Remove PCB masking to expose the copper traces.

[@Sayakas_Digital_Attic]

Thank you for the tips!

[@Kraaketaer]

Super cool to see these get fixed, great work! One tip I've picked up from my own electronics repair and restorations: do the wet cleaning first. That way you'll remove anything that can be washed off, which can save quite a lot of scraping and scrubbing. Vinegar is also great for heavily corroded parts, especially as it can strip off stubborn surface corrosion (like on those solder joints you ended up redoing with the iron, but also on copper). It's by no means a fix-all, and as it can be a relatively strong acid (depending on the dilution of your vinegar) you need to rinse it off to ensure there's nothing left behind, but that's a minor inconvenience compared to the time you can save from not having to scrub as much. First vinegar and a stiff brush or similar, then an IPA rinse tends to have good results in my experience

[@gustavorodrigues1149]

wow nice! I did the same with my old DK country 2 cartridge, and then switched the battery, it is so reawarding to get things done by ourselves

[@mike306dt]

The it works reaction is endearing, it almost looks like you doubt the abilities you have and are surprised that you fixed it. Every time, great content and good job on the skills to repair :)

[@Sayakas_Digital_Attic]

Thank you! :)

[@michaltomek7889]

Hi, Michal here, the Trilab guy from Prusa Research stand on Formnext. I have come to check you channel, as I promised. When you are measuring the continuity on the Batman cartridge, there is clearly visible layer of some kind of varnish, all over the PCB, except the connector. I'm pretty sure, the copper was perfectly fine, but you cauldn't probe continuity, because the varnish on top of the soldered pin. It's quite common for electronics to be protected by this type of varnish, it prevents corrosion over time and electronics can live longer. The varnish can be poked with sharper multimeter probe, or just rubbed off with the one you have with some force. Otherwise, very nice channel. I have seen a few of your videos and it's nice to see the joy in your eyes, when the device finally works again :D Keep going, you have nice hobby and it's great you share it. I'm doing electronics and embedded development for quite a while, one could say professionally now, so feel free to ask for consult, if you wish :)

[@jennaoullette1915]

Oh that’s cool. I supplied Nintendo when I was a kid back in the 80s Nintendo is from the 80s brings back memories. Seeing people still collect those.❤❤

[@somenutterinashed9582]

Great video! We had the Legend of Zelda on the NES way back when! I'm sure I still have it somewhere too, I still have our original NES, which still works, I had a quick play of Super Mario on it not long ago, that bought back some memories!

[@2handss]

Thank you for explaining as you go. I'm starting to get into board repair, and this was easy to follow. Keep up the good work.

[@MyChannel-vm6dw]

It's so awesome to see younger gen keeping the love for older tech ❤

[@MarkyShaw]

The best way to start a Friday is with Sayaka's Digital Attic! If I only would have known about the tri-tip screwdrivers back in the day.

[@MichaelSwartout]

You used to be able to get the Nintendo unassembled. Allowing for you to put it together and see how the inners work and are put together. You are so content when you work, it's amazing how smart you are. Also on a different note, that hair style also looks nice on you. Rocking out on the videos; have taught me some things. Thank you.

[@Heru3005]

I don't know what kind of contact cleaner your using, but you really need to be using something with distilled vinegar to neutralize all that corrosion. Otherwise, very nice video 👍

[@GeorgeAlexander-pd7lb]

Yes, I agree you can get spirit vinegar, just using that on a q tip will prevent the need for a lot of the scratching and scraping. Love your videos by the way, you are clearly very good at repairing old tech 😊

[@stapallemachtig]

And a toothbrush with that vinegar and then some dish soap with water and then alcohol. Each removes different chemicals/corrosion/dirt.

[@metalgearsolid2substance507]

Sayaka undefeated

[@PeeMoldy]

Well there is that Gameboy Pocket, but we still love Sakaya no matter what. We are not fair weather fans!

[@ChrisRedfield1]

Sayaka, I was only shown your video today in my feed & I instantly clicked on it. Automatic subscription from me. I just finished telling my bestie how young you are but yet how much of a genius you are with the technology from our era. Gen X women can't even do this! What the!

[@Retroguyuk75]

We always love your "IT WORKS!" reaction fab video as always :)

[@benmilner9672]

Lmao! xD

[@nickx1754]

Sayaka, you're inspiring! I can't wait to dive into some electronics projects after my house remodel. Also, I typically don't comment on people's looks but I see you did something with your hair and it's working! You go girl! : D

[@jaygatsby3039]

Batman: Impossible! Good job on the repair :)

[@Sayakas_Digital_Attic]

🤣Thanks!

[@charlessutherland5572]

I was just picturing Batman actually saying that dead pan style, lol :-) Excellent work! Keep those videos coming.

[@kuoris]

Nice. I would have also changed the battery from Zelda, and maybe the capacitor too, since you were already there.

[@shaun4984]

You're very good at showing how accessible this type of technology is. Thank you for what you do!

[@chupitolepame5357]

Keep repairing retro stuff Saya! I'm hooked!

[@Miyamoto_Jim]

Also plz show more of the cleaning of the plastic too, it’s the satisfying for me 😅 -at least a sped up portion haha 🙏

[@nitt3rz]

It's always fun to watch someone fix something and be so happy that it works! There are some ways you can try to fix corroded connections: one way is to cover the are with flux, heat it with hot air & gently scrub away the corrosion; another way is to de-solder the connection & resolder with fresh solder.

[@MarkoVukovic0]

This is awesome, glad to see you restoring and enjoying the old tech from my childhood. So funny to see all the empty space inside those cartridges!

[@ironbard316]

I'm glad KZbin recommended me this channel, your videos are very interesting and cozy 😊

[@AmazonEnforcer]

Yucky brown-eyed subhuman

[@babyitsnatural]

This channel is so aweome and it's WHOLESOME AF!!! I just want to grab a bowl of Apple Jacks and watch the whole playlist!!

[@seansretroverse9082]

😬😬I am shuddering at directly attacking old dry corrosion with a sanding pen and scraping tools! It's kind of like getting your teeth cleaned with no water! My immediate thought is to clean with liquids first to displace and dissolve as much corrosion as possible. IPA, white vinegar, or distilled water to start, and perhaps move on to soft scrubbing with water and baking soda paste or a pink pencil eraser. Take note at 16:09 - the fiberglass pen has removed some of the gold contact surface on the contact pads. Overall, it's not killing the game now, but it could result in a shorter life in the long run. Finally, I would recommend opening games and inspecting them first before testing them in an NES, as some of that gunk and corrosion can transfer to the contact pins inside your NES! As Dave Jones would say, "Don't turn it on! Take it apaaaart!" 😄 Anyway, all games ended up working again, so we can call this one a victory! Great job, and keep on learning!

[@jarodjohnson1605]

Found you yesterday. I'm happy you uploaded today. Your commentary, working knowledge, and accent are awesome. Keep it up

[@VincentGroenewold]

Ohhhh, the gold Zelda cartridge. That one was so special to me when I was a kid. :) ps. I would advice to first rinse the board with de-ionized water and a soft brush, then IPA and then the pen. You might prevent scratching parts that way.

[@RP_Williams]

My fav is that Zelda map pamphlet...i remember getting that when i bought Zelda in 1989.

[@danjohnson4082]

You did a good job explaining these steps in a non native language.

[@thesims3fanatic2008]

Seeing this channel grow is even better. Hopefully it grows even more as time goes on!

[@dykodesigns]

Both Batman and Mission Impossible are pretty good games and are worth saving. Mission Impossible often gets a bad rep for it’s difficulty, but it requires a steep learning curve and a lot of perseverance. It’s very similar to Metal Gear but it has some notable differences too. It has also great music. When it comes to the liquid damage, it looks suspiciously like someone spilled Cola inside it. Softdrinks are very corrosive. I’ve heard stories that Cola can dissolve copper coins.

[@chippymagnum]

Was hoping for the nintendo world championship to be included. I always love restoration vids. Great job restoring them, preservation is important.

[@rsseguel]

Idk why but is so super relaxing and comforting to see when you fix something like a game or another device. I can't explain why, but is so satisfying to see a good end. Greetings from Chile amiga.

[@Sayakas_Digital_Attic]

Thank you so much!

[@rsseguel]

@@Sayakas_Digital_Attic de nada 😊

[@Subkhalif]

Good too see you in a new fixing video, these NES games look amazing 🎮 🕹 good job at fixing and restoring them, they really look amazing and fun i really enjoyed watching you fix the 4 NES games, much love and support 🇯🇴 and god bless you ✨️ 🙏

[@Iron_Condorr]

Wow, that gold 🏅 cartridge is special looking 👀.

[@GeorgesChannel]

Great video, as always, Eleonora! And great T-Shirt again!

[@ZeoGundam]

I learned something today from watching your video! I didn't know you could replace the copper wire on the cartridges! Thank you!

[@humidbeing]

Good work on the soldering repair!

[@manusan3889]

"and it works !" ^_^ It's always a pleasure to see a new video from our favorite electronician !

[@Koettnylle]

Awesome, great job. It's so satisfying to see old gear getting repaired!

[@carltondoorman9145]

I'm always impressed that you can fix things that I would have thought were un-fixable. And about removing the gunk from those contacts, I've always found that an ordinary pencil eraser removes stuff like that pretty well.

[@74656trekkie]

Great Video! ❤ In my experience it is best to first clean everything just with soap and warm water, even the PCBs. Rinse everything, dry itt thoroughly and then go over it with IPA for the detailling. Coarse dirt is much easier removed with lots of warm water than with tiny amounts of IPA on a cotton swab.

[@JayJayBaśka]

Good that the cartridges ended at your desk and not in some recycle bin. Alot of people would just throw them away if not working 👾

[@davidinark]

Your reactions when you fix things is great! Somewhere between excitement and surprise 😂🥰

[@Homa87]

Милая Элеонора, вы прекрасны и очень хорошо разбираетесь в технике! Спасибо за прекрасные видео 💯💯💯

[@flybywire5866]

An ultrasonic cleaning bath would be quite helpful.

[@Sayakas_Digital_Attic]

You're right, I could buy one!

[@matteogiberti3297]

Or build one by yoursef... ;-)

[@anthonydenn4345]

@@matteogiberti3297 Hmm, I'm guessing you could even use an old stainless kitchen sink. Which would bring the price right down.

[@cheatboooy]

Your smiles and reaction when you fix something and work again is priceless goodjob babe iloveyou from the philippines 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@Sars78]

Very well done Sayaka :-)

[@alexem8523]

quick tip: use a handful of music tracks for the Fast Forward sections in one video. makes it less repetitive 😊

[@Sayakas_Digital_Attic]

Thank you for the input :)

[@benaff5888]

Excellent work! NES games deserve to be restored! Thank you! Ps. it is better to wash plastic parts under water with a toothbrush and soap.

[@andraslukacs6007]

Hi, I usually clean such passive circuits and enclosures in a detergent solution with a brush. It's a quick and effective solution

[@Sayakas_Digital_Attic]

Thanks for the tip!

[@dDoOyYoOuUtTuUbBeE]

Vinegar and/or isopropylic alcohol.

[@Ghoomly]

Gosh, this really gives me the courage to fix a broken fuse on my ds lite. Love the videos.

[@fliplefrog8843]

35years of SMT here :) Be carefull with glasfiber on gold-plaited contacts.. You remove the gold, which will cause corrosion. Start with a good overall cleaning to remove the crappy substances. Then go on with isopropanol/contact-cleaner and so on. Electronics and plastics are cleaned REALLY well in a dishwasher. The DW comes up to max 70degrees Celsius. The PCB is reflowed at at least 280degrees celsius in the peak-zone. After DW, give it a good wash with clear water - destilled water preferred. Then dry it GOOD with compressed air. I like this channel a lot! You show knowledge, and get things fixed :) Bravo.. And i love this retro here... Sometimes you make step 2 or 3 befor step one :) Like ie. turning things on, while not having checked the powersupply, or removing every unnecessary part, to lower the possible failure rate ;) (Exxtensions, Harddisks, GoTeks etc.) But i like this channel a LOT!

[@Sayakas_Digital_Attic]

Thanks a lot for the recommendations!

[@jorgo4281]

Mega cool young Woman!I grew up with the NES .it makes me happy to see your Video how do you repair the cartdridges 😊😊😊. greetings from Germany.

[@rsmrsm2000]

This is amazing. It's great to relive the golden age of video games. Seeing them being fixed makes us feel closer to them. Thank you.

[@Sayakas_Digital_Attic]

Thank you for watching!

[@RetroTechChris]

Love this! If only I had this knowledge back in the day, I had so many cartridges that apparently had bad connections!

[@fernandosierra2315]

batman NES has a awesome 8 bit soundtrack

[@Raptiel]

GG on restoring those !

[@mantazerted7155]

Its cool to find more young people like me who like repairing things. This was a great video!

[@Fatalbonds]

Great repairs...so pleasing to watch, kinda want to get started into repair things too

[@patchup]

Oh my! This is the console of my childhood. I am excited to watch this.

[@invicta6110]

I use a brass polish to clean the pins. I had a Mario 64 cart that was in similar condition; extremely corroded and rusty. After polishing and cleaning it with Isopropyl alcohol, it works great. Doesn't look good but at least it didn't go to the garbage. As far as the region chip in the NES, I always disable it. Love watching your videos, thank you!

[@Sayakas_Digital_Attic]

That sounds like a solid cleaning method! It's amazing how much of a difference polishing and isopropyl alcohol can make. Even if it doesn't look perfect, it's always satisfying to save a cart from the trash.

[@snldev]

I'm a software developer but for some reason I like watching people fixing hardware. Great channel by the way!

[@Sayakas_Digital_Attic]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@snldev]

@@Sayakas_Digital_Attic I really did! Thanks for replying ☺️

[@bocogaming]

Great video! Definitely adding Batman to my wishlist haha.

[@MrMousekillaz]

Great job fixing them... and entertaining too!

[@LiamWhit]

Love your accent! Enjoying your vids, really detailed 🔥

[@themegajediOBVM]

I liked this video! Congratulations! You've succeed all your work, everything works now!

[@Wes12940]

IPA and a super soft toothbrush are great for cleaning corrosion off PCBs! I don't like cotton swabs much as they always leave a bit of cotton behind.

[@TurboBass]

I've found that a MrClean magic sponge works very well for cleaning edge connector pins.

[@the_gamer_wayne]

Thanks for the video! I have a cart that’s all messed up like Tennis was, so I’m going to try and fix it now.

[@Sayakas_Digital_Attic]

Let me know if you manage to fix it!

[@simeacalvinlifeobserver3741]

@@Sayakas_Digital_Attic I have a (NES) WrestleMania cart that freezes at the intro ____________7 (symbol like this) Not sure if a ram chip issue or a bad rom from wear and tear of the cart??? (short circuiting that could have happened)

[@fallwitch]

Thank you for another interesting video. I have to admit I didn't think the first cart was fixable. Great job!

[@andy2more475]

As everything moved to digital, these little pieces of hardware get cooler, thanks!

[@Raptor3388]

I often use ultra fine steel wool to clean contact pads on graphics cards and such. It works great, never had any issue, but clean it properly after as it does leave some tiny bits of steel wool which are obviously conductive.

[@brian_david]

Another great video! I look forward to these, makes me want to start doing some old hardware restoration. Closet I have done is replacing the laser on my PS2, but it's been slow at reading things lately so maybe I'll crack it back open.

[@Sayakas_Digital_Attic]

How nice! Well, replacing a PS2 laser can be tricky, especially if you're not used to repairs! Let me know if you manage to fix it and solve the problem :D

[@stphinkle]

You are becoming a great technician!

[@incubus3827]

Holy smookes Batman, those were some crusty cartridges. Excellent work repairing them! The Zelda one seems to have been much better looked after, even the battery seems to have been replaced. A great collectible.

[@PatrickWaks]

great work on these repairs! it looks like you might want to clean the oxidation on your soldering tip, the solder didn't flow super well onto it

[@DrJ3RK8]

Excellent work! You obviously know what you're doing, but if you ever need additional resources where game repair is concerned, I highly recommend checking out videos from Voultar and Macho Nacho on KZbin. Love seeing old games preserved. I restore arcade boards myself. It's so fun to see things come back alive. :) Love your channel!

[@Sayakas_Digital_Attic]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate the kind words and the recommendation. Voultar and Macho Nacho are great resources, I’ve definitely come across their work before!

[@DrJ3RK8]

@@Sayakas_Digital_Attic Now you're a resource too! :)

[@yadabub]

You should get some needle tipped leads for your multimeter. Regular probes can't penetrate surface corrosion well enough to test the types of connections that you were testing. Otherwise, great video as usual. Keep up the entertaining, educational vids.

[@Sayakas_Digital_Attic]

Thanks for the tip and the comment!

[@ernestobello1835]

Excelente trabajo, que lindo que te apasione la electrónica y el placer de restaurar las cosas te felicito por tu canal. Saludos desde Argentina.

[@tonybennett7145]

Hi Sayaca, another fab video thank you. I have found that a ink eraser/rubber is very good for cleaning those pads too.

[@StuartRedman]

Awesome work on the games! Also, I love your accent

[@Lichti82]

5:32 I love that deep meaning: "it is not working anyway, so it doesn't matter if i break it" 😏. Great work. 😍

[@vitordonascimento67]

I enjoy so much your videos of restoring!!! Pretty goooood!