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Nintendo Family Computer (Famicom) Motherboard Replacement

Device	Nintendo Family Computer (Famicom)
Difficulty	Moderate
Time	30 minutes
Steps	5

This guide is by Siddharth Murali on iFixit and is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0. ByteRot mirrors it for non-commercial preservation: formatting changed and photos resized for old browsers; full-size photos and the text are on the FTP in /DOCS/REPAIR. Original guide >>

The motherboard of a Nintendo Family Computer (Famicom) is a fundamental component that serves as the central hub for processing and coordinating all system functions. This critical circuit board houses the CPU (Central Processing Unit), memory modules, and various other essential chips that collectively enable the Famicom to function seamlessly. Over time, due to factors such as age, environmental conditions, or unforeseen damage, the Famicom's motherboard may require replacement to restore optimal performance and functionality.

Tools: Phillips #1 Screwdriver

Step 1

• Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the six 13.5 mm screws that secure the lower case.
• Remove the lower case.

Step 2

• Disconnect both of the controller motherboard connections.
• CAUTION: Do not pull on the wires.

Step 3

• Lift the controller cables out of the chassis.

Step 4

• Remove the eight 13.5 mm Phillips screws that secure the motherboard.
• Lift the motherboard up and out of the chassis.

Step 5

• Remove the two 13.8 mm Phillips screws that secure the power switch.
• CAUTION: The motherboard is connected to the power switch, and cannot be replaced without removing the switch. Forcibly removing the motherboard will only cause damage to the device

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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