World's dirtiest NES-101 top loader fixed and restored Nintendo

[@GameTechUS]

The console is sold!!!!! The creator of the intro, Cato, is getting it with the hi-def nes mod, he deserves it!!!

[@paulwolfer7869]

Now you'll get to do more cleaning under the cpu and ppu chips after removing those for the mod.

[@STIGGBLASTBACK]

prolly the previous owner took a diarrhea dump on it and left it to dry, ultrasonic cleaner for christsakes get one

[@kenabi]

.. the previous owner was a buffalo? hrm. this makes some sense, actually.

[@ugzz]

roadkill skunk you say?

[@Chaos89P]

Must've played _Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,_ or _Castlevania 2: Simon's Quest._

[@UncleSilverGaming]

"I think this might be human sewage." Proceeds to touch it with his bare hands constantly. When I used to work at a game store that did repairs, we'd often wrap systems up until it was time to open them, due to one system that came in that was filled with dead roaches.

[@Azathoth43]

So you preceded to eat off it, right?

[@icenesiswayons9962]

I did the same thing in my shop. I got an infestation that was almost an impossible case. So after that I put any system that came in, into a thick poly bag, then sprayed pyrethrin. Roach crap will actually eat through circuit board traces. I seen many nice pieces of equipment go bad because of roach damage. And roach smell is unmistakable, and is permanent.

[@MElixirDNB]

@@icenesiswayons9962 what does pyrethrin do? outiside of the semi obvious clean stuff.. does it risk damaging anything and does it rid the smell?

[@roadwolf2]

Must be from the AVGN. The results of playing too many shitty games.

[@Raunchola]

and then he took a dump on it! :)

[@cougarhunter33]

A diarrhea dump in it's ear.

[@NeonNightmares]

I don't know why, but i love these kind of cleaning and restoration videos.

[@johneygd]

Neon Nightmare yeah me too, it's just so enjoyble to watch.

[@NeonNightmares]

I buy alot of junk console lots too and try to repair them and it's so nice to see a console in bad condition working and looking great again.

[@TheducksOrg]

it would be if he were wearing gloves while handling something potentially covered with sewerage!

[@c.518]

I too enjoy watching people fix things. Build things. Haircuts. Chiropractor. Watching bob ross paint. All related to asmr.

[@novembergrain413]

Highly doubtful it's waste. Any kind of waste, human or otherwise, is extremely acidic and would corrode every bit of that board. It appears more of a base clay usually found in the south eastern parts of the country. If I had to guess I'd say it's a left over from a flood or possibly a gift from hurricane Katrina.

[@hanro50]

November Grain I would say more inland as see water would also cause corrosion I also agree that it's probably not poop as he would've complained about the smell as soon as he soaked

[@refraggedbean]

but lets still call it the pootendo anyways

[@TheBestFanGirlEver]

My first thought was that it was found in the after math of a flood. I say this as a person who comes from areas that have seen massive floods.

[@stuartcole4845]

Human shit is not acidic past the small intestine it’s alcoline

[@shytrunks]

@@stuartcole4845 re replying cause i got my facts mixed up, While it is correct that human feces is alkaline and not acidic, it can still corrode the board.

[@totalchaos1976]

make sure to put the wife's toothbrush back in the holder

[@Dj187L34N]

chris martin lel

[@girlscanbedrummers5449]

chris martin Lmfao 🤣

[@jaredniffenegger7574]

I would buy it HDMI modded and its a cool origin story. I really like that you take these old unwanted or broken NES systems and give them a new life.

[@Medessec]

I've got to say- I didn't think I'd watch the entire video nearly all the way through, but I ended up doing so and I was completely intrigued. The meticulous attention to detail and the subtle comments of "well, it's not perfection, but it's about as much cleaning as I want to put into it" made me just think about the way this unit looked before... and I wanted to yell at the screen, "you're pouring hours of work into this thing! Far more than myself or anyone else would've even come close to bothering with"- I understand you're the man to do it, and you made it a mission to help your channel, but this is still an incredible job for a old piece of genuine tech. I sincerely hope Cato enjoys the unit. Also- I'd be super interested to hear what the sample of the grime you got, comes back as. I think your assessment of it being in a flood or at least left outdoors in hot/rainy elements is a pretty good assessment- especially with the visual signs of pooling under the cover.

[@SianaGearz]

"For tracking purposes", replace serial number sticker with handwritten and autographed one.

[@spike772000]

"May not be perfection.." I was thinking when he said that wow that looks brand new!

[@shepd3]

Put it on eBay the way it is with links to the videos. Then the buyer knows what they're getting. You might actually get more money for it than you expect!

[@Nimmbin]

Great video. Gotta admit I was doubtful that it would ever work after seeing the condition it was in. Great work.

[@yogidemis8513]

As a Nes feen myself! That is the most amazing thing I've ever seen. You are a hero! Incredible!!

[@dmc16336]

THANK YOU for making this video!!! Holy crap (possible pun intended, depending on lab results), when you first showed that board, I was hoping you were going to restore it... and you did not disappoint. I just got into electronics and soldering, and you are an inspiration. Had no idea you could wash a board like that and have it still work! Subscribed. Keep on doing what you're doing!

[@HoldontightmediaGB]

Thank you so much for this video. Finally there is someone who makes the effort to record every stage of the restoration including cleaning and repairs....So many others just jump cut to their finished work, without demonstration or explanation of how and what they did. I've learnt a lot about soldering just from this video. Keep up the great work....Subscribed as a thankyou!

[@markhasiuk6278]

I don't know what's more oddly satisfying. The cleaning or the fast forward parts.

[@sagiriizumi8079]

I think you deserve a standing ovation for that repair! VERY impressed. I would buy it! Has a story. A/V modded, of course.

[@saysbadman]

I don't usually watch an hour long youtube video, but this was some great satisfaction watching you get it running again. Keep up the great work!

[@Eyetrauma]

Man now that I know it might be poop I kinda wish you hadn't cleaned it. Send it to Drakon with the note "saw this and thought of you."

[@warpspeeding]

Hell, even with it clean I'd still like to see what Drakon would do to it considering he always whines about how he improved so much in recent years and how everyone is just judging his 'old' work. That prolly won't happen though....

[@Ballowax]

I died reading this

[@stopthrm]

Human sewage on a NES 101? Yep, The Angry Video Game Nerd was here...

[@SlavTiger]

He's gonna take you back to the past. He took an NES and dumped ass.

[@DarkFalz719]

Man this was so satisfying to watch. Been watching a bunch of your videos lately and it's given me the confidence to crack open some of the old systems I have in the bottom of my closet and see if I can get em working again. Love the new intro too! Keep up the great work my dude.

[@Swamplemur]

I can't believe I've stared at my screen for ever an hour, barely blinking as this man repaired this nintendo

[@comgeek24]

Great job cleaning that, man. I remember when those came out-it was great and all that they were top loading and didn't have the problems of the front-loaders, but the SNES had been out in the States for two years by then.

[@GadgetUK164]

Great to see that board working again =D

[@MatthewSchmidtScholar]

Your solder technique is on point. Learned a lot!

[@030398ryoma]

Before it was cleaned up it still looked better than any of Drakon's mod work XD

[@slusheewolf2143]

Not even ice can save Drakon now

[@waynegalen1538]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_burn_centers_in_the_United_States

[@toddrossmanith5141]

How does this Drakon guy stay in business? Ive seen his work! Its a hot glue mess!

[@TallGarage]

he was the guy doing to FX chip overclock mods for doom and starfox on the snes?

[@onometre]

Ive never heard of this guy before now but holy shit what a mess

[@StevetendoMii]

Who would win? A famicom completely covered in mud, or a famicom modded by drakon

[@richfiles]

Not even a fair bet, we already saw the outcome of this match! Can't place bets after the game!

[@kalemercer7053]

Other cleaning options: Tap water can be used like you said but distilled is a much better option, it has fewer impurities. Even better option is 90% rubbing alcohol bath, alcohol isn't electricity conduction and has a low vapor point so leaving it in a warm place will cause all the alcohol to evaporate.

[@eddieg7757]

+GameTechUS I'm glad you used R.C. Pro Am for your test game. I haven't heard that intro in some 25+ years. Thanks for the nostalgia. Also, thank you! Your videos have been tremendously helpful for someone like me just getting into doing some of this stuff as a hobby. You really are one of the best at explaining these consoles and what you encounter when you fix them. I've got some plans for integrating an RPi into a working NES to play both regular cartridges and game ROMs but right now my skill is just enough to do the NES controller LED mod on my own. Will I ever do it? Who knows! But I think it would be pretty neat to be able to install a ROM onto the RPi and then play it through original hardware. I know there are cartridges out there which will do this by reading SD Cards but I like doing things the hard way.

[@protolegacy9184]

Fantastic job man. The NES is special console and you did it proud.

[@AmazingFrenchman]

that's actually mud, when there is flood the smallest particles get in your things and then sit and dry like that.

[@richfiles]

When flooding occurs, both mud and sewage wash up, cause the water level overflows the sewer system. I guarantee you, if this was in a flood, it's got _both_ mud and shit in it.

[@Kevinwoolford123]

All hail the console saviour!!

[@macreuben]

really well done man i enjoyed watching it come back to life

[@PowerKegGreg]

That intro looks great! Love it! It fits you well!

[@351cleavland]

FYI-I am an auto detailer and I had a ps2 console that was ugly looking/scratched up. Some car interior dressing will do a lot more for that bottom plate than wd-40. Use a low-shine version and stay AWAY from Armor All. I use P&S Natural finish. It makes the plastic look like fresh plastic.

[@heyhocodyo97]

Thanks for the tip I just bought a ps2 a while back for modding and its seen better days

[@8bitboss929]

I wish everyone took this much time and effort to clean and restore old systems.

[@AerikForager]

Very nice work, thank you very much for humoring us and making this video. :) Mod it, add the 4 pole jack, and make a unique serial plate for the "Floater" and I'll totally buy it!

[@UltimatePerfection]

That magnifying glass of yours, I have similar except I've modded it so it has small LED at the far end with switch that's powered by a watch battery. Very simple circuit and very useful as you can light whatever you repair so it's not in shadow of your head. If you want to do this on yours, keep the led and the battery on the side as they're pretty big so it won't get in the way of the glass itself. As for the switch, I've used one salvaged from a broken gameboy color that was beyond repair (broken pcb).Another thing you could try is to wrap led strip around far edge of the chasis and connect that to the switch and battery, but I've found that to be way too bright and probably more power consuming.

[@ErickMargraf]

Wow! Saved from the sink! Great job!

[@chongtak]

That was pretty satisfying to watch.

[@andyinsames]

Now you're playing with power. Pooper power!

[@s1nRG]

"Are you tired of your old boring games? Well... we have have the answer! You can poopify your games to get the worst out of it! New flashy colors! Broken gameplay! Even your NES will explode from the poopiness! Now you are playing with pooper power!!"

[@Eyetrauma]

Too bad it isn't a Sega CD, you'd have a real Sewer Shark!

[@andyinsames]

LegionsOfAnon Watch out. You'll get caught in the Night Crap.

[@slusheewolf2143]

I can imagine an AVGN episode now, XD

[@mario_zombievideos8950]

I would so buy it! Great video, keep em coming. I would just slap a serial sticker on it or another bottom either one, you don't usually see the bottom anyway.

[@thomasa8814]

Great video! It was fun to watch you work man. Thanks ☺

[@RGTUGA]

"Shitendo"

[@323GONZALEZ]

Aidan Brooks not even that would be the virtual boy 😂

[@urielc918]

323GONZALEZ yeah I agree, the virtual boy is shitendo

[@bocefusboy]

Now THAT'S how you get pink eye!

[@theclassicgameroom9723]

lol

[@Brainojack]

Nintendook

[@McCornville]

My guess was it was stored in a basement and the sumo pump failed abs flooded the basement. This has happens all the time

[@infinidominion]

I woke up one morning in the winter to 3inches of water with a space heater on the floor because of those fucking pumps. my original NES collection was also on the floor in a box, fully soaked.

[@McCornville]

Christopher Rowe same thing happened to me but with my model train collection. Shit sucks ended up paying a lot of money to have a triple pump installed so if one goes out another takes over

[@mysterymete]

If your basement requires water removal equipment, you probably shouldn't have a basement.

[@McCornville]

bobpisgod every house built in the last 50 years that has a basement has a sump pump.

[@robertpedersen1856]

Johnny McConville nope. Building code varies across the country. In your part of the country (wherever that may be), it may be required. But here in the Wild West, there is absolutely no need or requirement for a sump pump unless you live under water. Hell, about 80 miles from me, there is NO building code. You can still build houses with mud foundations and walls made from beer bottles.

[@BlockABoots]

Why would someone take a dump on top of a NES though??

[@gasketsnotyetblown9467]

...

[@techmouse.]

Clearly you've never played any LJN games.

[@MarshallMathersthe7th]

You should ask the angry video game nerd that question.

[@CB3ROB-CyberBunker]

the atari jaguar seems to have the proper shape for that tho.

[@rimmersbryggeri]

Flooded basement maybe?

[@emmettturner9452]

There is also a corrosion concern with water but as long as you dry it thoroughly it won't have the chance. People should be aware that the system can appear dry when it isn't due to water finding its way underneath components. Using a hair dryer for several minutes after it appears dry is wise. Edit: OK, I've seen the space heater and rubbing alcohol parts now. The rubbing alcohol will displace a lot of the hidden water and evaporate much more readily (especially if it's a high concentration). That pretty much addresses the water concerns.

[@RetrOrigin]

I suggest going a bit further and use an air compressor. Even after that I sill let everything site for at least 12 hours.

[@emmettturner9452]

OldGraFX ...if you don't have a hair dryer, heat gun, space heater, etc, then sure, but a few minutes of hot airflow are often more effective than a half-day of airing out at environmental temperatures (especially in humid regions). This isn't just because heat promotes evaporation, it's because it increases the moisture-capacity of the air, causing it to wick up moisture like a sponge. Because the evaporation increases the humidity of the surrounding air, fresh air flow is crucial. 12 hours of not being fully dry is long enough to get moisture-promoted corrosion started, so I would not count on that alone. Use heat and airflow to wick it out of all the tightest spots and it shouldn't need to sit long. Ultrasonic cleaners specifically made for PCBs often use 100% isopropyl and heat in conjunction with cavitation. Even 91% isopropyl should evaporate so readily with heat and airflow that there should be no reason to air it out for half a day. Even switches and similar components that can hold moisture will dry out surprisingly fast.

[@RetrOrigin]

That's why I mentioned an air compressor, forgot to add to couple it with an air gun but I guess I thought that was kind of obvious.

[@emmettturner9452]

OldGraFX Yes, I heard you the first time and specifically responded to that. An air compressor does not move hot air and you certainly weren't talking about using an air compressor for 12 hours. Again: several minutes of hot, dry, moving/replenished air is usually more effective than using an air compressor and then leaving it for 12 hours at environmental temperatures/humidity. Obviously, your suggestion is better than nothing, but I feel that the superior alternative is too much better to ignore.

[@RetrOrigin]

I agree 12 hours may not be enough for some boards, that's why I said I do it "at least" for that amount of time, which of course implies that's the bare minimum. It really depends on what type of components you are cleaning up, the simpler the board/components, the least amount of time it takes. Hair dryers also generate a lot of static which unfortunately may also be problematic. That's why I personally prefer the air gun/compressor combo.

[@elbryan42]

Subscribed. Just found this channel this weekend, and I can't get enough. Great job, you now have a fan. :)

[@DisgruntledPigumon]

Man... that Trinitron is still one of the coolest looking TVs every made. It holds up against today’s and even mid century TVs.

[@errornosignal]

Model No. POO-101 I'll buy it! As long as you can sell me an RGB A/V mod kit along w/it. That RF is just crap.

[@blaaaaaaarghable]

for cleaning inside controller ports you could try using interdental brushes.

[@morbid6six6]

i love that you just said "this might be poop, lets save some" and no gloves lol

[@SummerFunMan]

Yeah, part of the job of _making_ boarded circuits is to finish them up by running them through a washer and then air-drying them (using the blower on the washer and also the compressed-air hose after that). I did that in a job back in '96.

[@Peter.Jensen]

Yeeeeees love this video and a real person that talks without background music ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from me, thanks 🙏🏻

[@Skylance87]

Awesome and i learned some stuff watching you do this today.

[@jdhorton1432]

BEAUTIFUL work!

[@dergrunepunkt]

I washed a HP P3 motherboard with an hidrojet washer and it survived, I'm still using it as a retro-machine today. Just put it in a low oven with the door open for about an hour to be sure that no moisture was left between the components

[@nviso209]

GREAT WORK JASON! Would totally buy it modded as a Hi-Def NES but play all my NES games only on my original front loader w/ CRT...

[@bongey1]

@GameTechUS Really good work man! Just keep up the good work. Can't wait 'till your next vid. :)

[@AndyHullMcPenguin]

Looks like flood damage.. so probably not much chance of it being raw sewage, but you never know. Many years ago I recovered a bunch of machines that had been stolen, and dumped in a river. They looked remarkably similar to your board. Warm water, tooth brushes, then dried with denatured alcohol and they worked fine. Ultrasonic cleaners are good, so you might get quicker results, and they get into the little cracks and crannies, but they are not necessary with this through hole stuff.

[@pkneeyahx]

you gotta protect those solder joints with hot glue. lol

[@SaccoBelmonte]

Makes me want an old front loader again.....ahh the memories..

[@frac]

Human waste has a strange property - it stinks like fresh once wet. And that's no joke. They've found pre-historic dried poop, added water and it stinks like you'd expect. Pretty amazing really. If you get it wet and it just smells like mud, you're good to go.

[@GR1NREAP3R]

I'm giving a thumbs up just because you decided to fix it

[@stephenmendoza1542]

Hi!! I have a Top Loader that I bought a few months ago...It played fine for a couple of months and then began not working...Do oyu know what it might be? And how I might fix it?

[@jakegarrison787]

dino droppings droppings "Now you will rememberto wash your hands before you eat anything"

[@MrKillswitch88]

Got to love how hard these are to kill, can't keep a good dog down ;)

[@tahustvedt]

17:50 - A drop of acetone on the inside of the case at that crack and it will weld itself shut. I use Acetone for ABS repair as long as the parts aren't lost. You can weld broken off screw posts and cracks.

[@JagStang77]

"Huh....I see a lot of corrosion in here..." Procedes to clean with water.....

[@butth0le_inspector]

Definitely subscribed to this channel

[@H1PP1E88]

"could be poop" What? You think someone might have taken a shit in it? "Well I couldn't find the toilet paper..."

[@AintNobodyAtAll]

I once rubbed the textured finish off of a Super Advantage with a magic eraser. That stuff is no joke.

[@yahyalaouici9749]

that's incredible,man you are the best,you have a new subscriber

[@TheRetroShed]

Wow what a mess! Worth fixing up though, very well done!

[@Thatonedude917]

>I think this might be human sewage >touching with bare hands

[@SparkysTechCorner]

Good work I love your videos, keep them coming

[@Zeeruss]

You sir are my hero and I feel like I need to buy you a beer.

[@danm3757]

Man... you cleaned that FAST! Oh. I was watching at 2x. ;)

[@philstuf]

I have had great success with a portable (read: handheld) steamer. GE has one with several accessories, including a pinpoint tip, and the best part is, the steam has enough pressure to forcibly dislodge debris from crevices and the like. And, technically, it's distilled water at that point, so you get fewer deposits than from tap water. Cleaned MANY a board this way and never had an issue from it. Only downside is that it can easily peel stickers/adhesive due to it being over boiling point.

[@GameTechUS]

What's the model number of the one you use?

[@philstuf]

It's got some years on it, but it is 169047. The flexi-hose comes in really handy.

[@troy4393]

Where do you get those TRRS jacks? The places I find them only sell in limited quantities and for $5+.

[@111smd]

Put some special mark inside of the case and create a new serial label (Mudtendo) include a framed Photo with before and after of the internals with the URL's for the videos of this

[@ChrisKewl]

Looks great, Jason! :)

[@andychamplin]

I don't know a whole lot about fixing computer boards, but I will tell you a lot of things that I have learned from 8-Bit Guy and others that have done this. First, white vinegar nutrilizes rust and corrosion. You do not ever use rubbing alcohol because it's too abrasive and can damage the mother board. Isopropyl Alcohol is safe for any computer board. As far as putting the board next to direct heat, how do you know it is not warping the board. This is why you don't use rubbing alcohol. Isopropyl Alcohol dries very quickly and you don't need direct heat.

[@markracer3281]

You are the miracle man! My hat is off to you sir!!! Cheerio:-)

[@Darxide23]

"This might be covered in shit." proceeds to scrap and bang on the console creating breathable dust.

[@aaronselby3630]

ive been a contractor my whole life and im beting sewer also. old games go in the basment. sewer back up happens from the main in freak flood. most basements in town have flooded at least a few inches in a 50 year old home or older.

[@Y34RZERO]

I got a NES 101 the other day from a pawn shop for $5 dollars. It just needed caps replaced to get it working. I love the little thing. I wanted one for a while. I don't want to mod it though. I might see if I can find a second to work on for modding.

[@danyboy1477]

"Oh this might be human shit." Goes and take it with his bare hands lol.

[@icesolad6664]

There are plenty of laboratories you could send off for testing like AEMTEK in CA. They can do "enviro microbio testing" on samples, not sure what the cost is but they can be contacted for a quote. You may be able to find one closer to you as well.

[@shaunolynick3590]

What brand of solder sucker do you use?

[@im.a.nickel]

Shaun Olynick it's a Hakko 808. They don't make them anymore the new one is Hakko FR-300.

[@mydadsacop123]

When cleaning a board with rubbing alcohol is it very important to burn it off after using it instead of letting it dry? Would a heat gun or hair dryer work instead of a space heater?

[@PowerUpGamingCanada]

What I would suggest to quickly dry out the components properly. Keep a rubbermaid bin handy with alcohol in it. Soak the board in the alcohol after the water. That will displace the water. From there the alcohol evaporates REALLY quickly and you are good to go. I sit the boards on a dehumidifier to get rid of the alcohol afterwards.

[@shauno3697]

I've been zombied out for a while on various electronics restoration channels and I'm always dumbfounded at how I try to relate my own tactics in automotive repairs. If an air compressor and a die grinder wouldn't be out of your realm for rust cleanup, I'd recommend those two tools combined with a specific wire wheel I can't seem to go through life without anymore. Grainger part number for the wheel is 3A204. It's meant to spin fast, which is why I recommended it with automotive tools. However, I might dare to start with an electric drill and that wire wheel first to see how it behaves on electronic bits or those heat sinks. I think with a little practice and establishing good control in speed, you might be able to find places that the wheel will work great in removing rust without grinding away clean base metal. I'm also wondering if you've ever tried just using a household cleaner like CLR to remove the rust chemically, I've used a couple brands of lime and rust removers and I have to believe they'd help you get the same job done a little faster with the magic eraser. I most recently found an off brand that cleaned rust bleed off that was well embedded into white paint. I hope I shared something useful to you. If nothing else, thanks for the video.

[@adilator]

thx for the awesome video. wish you could post more of these.

[@Veeb0rg]

I would love to buy it directly as is. Great backstory.

[@EpicLPer]

5:50 - Bye bye label!

[@SianaGearz]

Wait. Is there a place on the Internet where you're not?

[@daoneTM]

ikr! 😁

[@FoxMulder78]

Dude I saw you today like five times on different channels just on a couple of hours. You are omnipresent indeed.

[@SatoshiMatrix1]

Why is R.C Pro AM 1 your go-to test game? Any video where you need to test you run that.

[@TheGrootmeesterjan]

Far Beyond Driven. In my opinion Pantera's finest work.

[@MultiStormywaters]

"This may be human sewage." ::grabs with bare hands:: EWWWWWWWW.

[@ColinScholz]

Why WD-40 instead of something like SuperLube PTFE oil for the power switch?