VGRestore Ep34: Fixing 2 Broken SNES Carts

[@shaunrego2931]

I really like your videos. They're thorough yet straight to the point. Keep up the great work.

[@PunkNDisorderlyGamer]

Thanks again.

[@donmcron3334]

Lol when you hesitated to say good as new it gave me a good lil chuckle.

[@MonsieurHonHon]

Clever trick with the wire. Ill have to keep that in mind if I ever find a cart like that.

[@OsiyoWado]

excellent video! in the process of trying to repair two “black screen” SNES games with my dad, neither one of us have any soldering experience so we’re nervous, after watching your video though, i know we can do it!

[@bradybrotherton367]

Nice work there. I like how you modded the super Nintendo to have an led light on it! Love your videos! 👍

[@PunkNDisorderlyGamer]

Thanks, I really appreciate that. Also, the SNES led mod is in ep18 if you’re interested.

[@bradybrotherton367]

@@PunkNDisorderlyGamer yeah I seen that video and it was cool. I like retro games also and how well you fix them

[@PunkNDisorderlyGamer]

brady Brotherton cool, stick around for more projects.

[@olivierauberger]

Well done, particularly for the second cartridge.

[@74bobby]

Another Great Video Bro. That Ninja Game looks pretty cool too.

[@PunkNDisorderlyGamer]

I know, I didn’t even know it was worth much I figured it to be a $10-15 game. Turns out it’s a higher end title, perhaps it’s the Taito touch most Taito games have.

[@Steveburto]

@@PunkNDisorderlyGamer yeah, its PCB is wack. Never heard of that game.

[@MonsieurHonHon]

@@PunkNDisorderlyGamer Woah I just checked. Good find!

[@PunkNDisorderlyGamer]

Monsieur Hon Hon yeah had no clue, I though from the lot the super Mario RPG was the most expensive title.

[@MonsieurHonHon]

A fair assumption. Never heard of ninja warrior before lol.

[@fabianluis7924]

brotip: when the pads are too scratched you can polish them with a cotton swab wet with metal polisher, they look like new after polishing and work better

[@hallisonlima]

Nice work!

[@PunkNDisorderlyGamer]

Thank you.

[@epion26]

When I repair some broken traces only use a wire thin as a hair, that helps when I close the cartridge

[@ronaldhenson3379]

Way to go fellow gamer nice job saving that super mario all stars super mario world and the ninja warriors your video helped me save a super Nintendo entertainment system and nintendo super famicom

[@jamessowles4332]

I missed a council fixing videos

[@rdandes47]

which fiberglass pen do you use? i need to add one of those to my tools on my work bench.

[@PunkNDisorderlyGamer]

K Tool International KTI70550 Sanding Pen www.amazon.com/dp/B000FN8H52/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Lk4vEb293YZQS

[@specialformula14]

oah man the memories.. i found ninja warriors in a pawn shop 10 bucks.. and it had a broken trace that i fixed..

[@PunkNDisorderlyGamer]

What a coincidence. I’m glad you got it working, it’s super satisfying finding something that’s worth money (that you otherwise wouldn’t spend) for cheap in a broken state. I bought uncharted waters and L’empereur for nes not working for really cheap, I thought it would make for a good video turns out they work... I would never buy those games for full price cuz I probably will never play them.

[@specialformula14]

@@PunkNDisorderlyGamer i collect snes .. so it stayed in the collection .

[@PunkNDisorderlyGamer]

specialformula14 I’m starting to collect snes (only the games I’ll play) but I’m going for a full nes set +640 so far

[@specialformula14]

@@PunkNDisorderlyGamer noooice man ! some day u will have to do a collection vid

[@PunkNDisorderlyGamer]

specialformula14 haha if I did a collection video it would be longer than a cricket match.

[@mnomadvfx]

How does a trace crack when it's still inside the cart case and there is no visible sign of exterior damage to the PCB? Is this a case of the trace literally just burning out inside the PCB itself?

[@boomkablamo]

This is just me speculating but I'd imagine over time any minor flexing of the PCB from changes in temperature, humidity, etc could potentially be enough to create a hairline fracture in the trace. Could be exacerbated by factory defects as well.

[@MANGOSO_]

Where did you get wire like that?

[@PunkNDisorderlyGamer]

@@MANGOSO_ this video is quite old, if you’re looking for better wire I’d suggest 30 awg solid core kynar wire.

[@adilator]

Have you ever found a snes game that won't boot but all the traces are ok?

[@PunkNDisorderlyGamer]

Yes, I had a castlevania 4 that wouldn’t boot, I chalked it up to a bad rom.

[@adilator]

@@PunkNDisorderlyGamer I just bought a turtles in time, it booted once but didn't get passed the first screen, after that it was all black. it's a bummer.

[@PunkNDisorderlyGamer]

@@adilator try a board swap, I did a board swap on that same exact game on one of my more recent videos.

[@MANGOSO_]

My multimeter doesnt mske noise, what setting should I keep it on? 2V? What should I be looking for on my multimeter

[@PunkNDisorderlyGamer]

@@MANGOSO_ continuity is measured in resistance, usually the Omega symbol. Some really cheap multimeters won’t beep so you have to see if you have continuity based on 0 ohms resistance. If you are in 2v that’s to measure voltage and 2v is your maximum so if you’re trying to measure 5v you will have to move your meter to 20v to increase your range. Hope this helps, if you’re interested in electronics repair try to get yourself a better multimeter it’s really worth it.

[@josephnealescratchcards]

nice vid