NES got at goodwill

sock2828 · Post by **sock2828** » Thu Feb 23, 2006 10:59 pm

i got A nes for the first time today it works great exsept for a loud huming how can i make this go away

loup · Post by **loup** » Thu Feb 23, 2006 11:10 pm

it's making a humming noise?

is the nintendo itself making the noise, or it just making a humming noise on the tv?

sock2828 · Post by **sock2828** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 10:57 am

well not the Nes but it i making the speakers on my tv hum

loup · Post by **loup** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 11:16 am

are you using the RCA jacks or the coax cable to hook it up to the tv?

Post by **CronoTriggerfan** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 4:21 pm

Wow how much was the NES at Goodwill? Did you see any NOACs there? I'm taking a trip down there later this week to check and see for myself, but I was just wondering. Hmmm a humming sound... Is it just humming or can you hear SFX and music, too?

sock2828 · Post by **sock2828** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 7:22 pm

yah i am using RCA jacks
and i bout it for 9.99

loup · Post by **loup** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 12:38 am

try using the coax and see if the humming goes away, if it does you're at least narrowing down the problem

sock2828 · Post by **sock2828** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 12:40 am

I dont have a coax cable where do i get one

Oh and also i bendt up the pins on it they needed it

loup · Post by **loup** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 12:44 am

Here's one

SgtBowhack · Post by **SgtBowhack** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 8:35 am

You can also get an RCA-F connector like this and use any regular coax cables you might have around the house. Conversely, you can often find the opposite (take an RCA cable and find a coax end to it), like what is available here.
I'd recommend the converting of a coax to the RCA plug the NES needs, because that's generally higher quality.
Hope that helps!

scherubino · Post by **scherubino** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 7:38 pm

sock,
It's the power adapter you are using. I've had the same problem. Get an original Nintendo power supply or one more suited for the unit. The humming will stop.