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How to Repair a SNES Controller

The Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) was produced by Nintendo for the North American market in 1991. As sales of the company's original 8-bit console, the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), began to decline, production efforts for the SNES were ramped up. Though faced with competition from Sega's Genesis console, the SNES was the undisputed champion of the 16-bit gaming era, with more than 49 million units sold in its 10-plus-year run. For consoles that are still operational, grimy buildup inside the SNES controllers should be removed to improve game play.

Things You'll Need

  • Phillips screwdriver
  • Plastic container
  • Game cleaning solution
  • Anti-static cloth
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Instructions

    • 1

      Locate the five screws on the back of the controller. Loosen and remove them using a Phillips screwdriver. Set the screws aside in a plastic container for safekeeping.

    • 2

      Lift the back of the controller's encasement. Remove the controller wire from the notch in the top of the controller.

    • 3

      Lift out the motherboard, which the controller wire is attached to, and flip it over so you can see the electrical contacts. The contacts will visually correspond to the rubber control buttons on the face of the controller.

    • 4

      Moisten the anti-static cloth with a small amount of game cleaning solution. Gently rub each contact with the moistened cloth using a circular motion.

    • 5

      Wipe the back of the rubber button pads that are face down in the front encasement of the controller. Work gently when cleaning as the old rubber may be prone to crumbling.

    • 6

      Flip the motherboard over so that the contacts face the buttons. Replace the motherboard in its original position and push the controller wire through the notch in the top of the controller.

    • 7

      Replace the back encasement. Insert and snugly tighten the five screws.


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