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Step 2Playing with Power
After all the preparation, it was time to put the systems inside the thing. I decided to put the NES in place first, because it seemed like it would require the most work. As a habit, I normally do the hardest thing first so that the easy parts go by fast and seem much easier. I was right, because it took about twice as long as the other systems to install. (Due to the large game slot, required space to allow the game to push down, etc)
The first thing I did was to test and make sure that the system worked outside of its case. To avoid the static electricity of my carpet, I put everything onto a piece of cardboard. I made sure to find the Player 1 port and mark it for future reference.
To make inserting the games easier I decided to go in from the top instead of the side. (So, my layout from the last step was changing already...) I took my motherboard standoffs and put them on the corners and anywhere else that felt like it needed support. I drilled holes for the standoffs in the monitor case so that I could screw them in place. [Be sure to only tighten the screws by hand, because you will be taking this apart a few times before you are done] I also cut the game slot with my dremel.
To strengthen the game cartridge connector, I put a small bolt and nut into each hole. These holes used to screw into the case, but without a case, there was no support. It would not do me any good for the game connector to come loose, so I made sure it was not going to.
After putting the main board in place, the power/reset buttons and the controller ports needed to go somewhere. I tried to put them somewhere that made sense and was nearby the console itself. I think I picked a good spot for both. Then I cut the holes with my dremel.
IMPORTANT - Do not permanently attach any parts yet! If you do, you will be getting everything all messy when you cut the holes for the other systems. You might even ruin the NES all together.
The first thing I did was to test and make sure that the system worked outside of its case. To avoid the static electricity of my carpet, I put everything onto a piece of cardboard. I made sure to find the Player 1 port and mark it for future reference.
To make inserting the games easier I decided to go in from the top instead of the side. (So, my layout from the last step was changing already...) I took my motherboard standoffs and put them on the corners and anywhere else that felt like it needed support. I drilled holes for the standoffs in the monitor case so that I could screw them in place. [Be sure to only tighten the screws by hand, because you will be taking this apart a few times before you are done] I also cut the game slot with my dremel.
To strengthen the game cartridge connector, I put a small bolt and nut into each hole. These holes used to screw into the case, but without a case, there was no support. It would not do me any good for the game connector to come loose, so I made sure it was not going to.
After putting the main board in place, the power/reset buttons and the controller ports needed to go somewhere. I tried to put them somewhere that made sense and was nearby the console itself. I think I picked a good spot for both. Then I cut the holes with my dremel.
IMPORTANT - Do not permanently attach any parts yet! If you do, you will be getting everything all messy when you cut the holes for the other systems. You might even ruin the NES all together.
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