sasasasasasa
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Post by sasasasasasa on Feb 22, 2015 23:10:21 GMT
Firstly, is there a proper way to wrap cords? The cords on all pads I own (a couple licensed and a couple usb) are all pretty firm. I tend to wrap the cord around my hand and wrap a band around the middle, but I worry that I'm going to damage the wires.
What's the correct size screwdriver for it? I don't have a set of small screwdrivers and haven't found the info online.
What's the best way to clean the dpads? I bought a white pad from a seller who claimed it was like new. The dpad is kind of dirtied. I guess it's not unexpected since it's a white/light blue/grey thing, but after having a bunch of wii controllers get dirtied and yellowed over the years I'd really prefer to keep these pads in nice condition. Cheers.
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Post by MIK on Feb 23, 2015 11:49:09 GMT
At this stage in the game it's worth getting a small plastic tool box and start building up a collection of screw drives, (mostly positive screw drivers) if your in to messing about with retro gear and fancy cleaning it up. If you buy better quality such as Stanley then they will last a bit longer, cheap ones you might want to buy spares for later... Most screw drivers don't have the size printed on them once they have been removed from the packaging, unlike Allen Keys which come in metric and imperial. The one that fits best is normally the one for the job. A range of drivers from watch screw drivers too every day needs will do. A slightly flatter point on a positive screw driver the better it will fit...
Wrapping the pad cord around your hand is what most people do, just wrap it under it's own weight without forcing or bending. If you plan to store pads for years on end then it's best the actual pad it's self is put into a plastic bag with the cord poking out not touching the actual pad in any way or form. Some of the rubber compounds used in controller cords can burn, (slowly melt) plastic if they are left long enough leaving nasty marks that can't be removed in the plastic. It takes a number of years for this to happen but better to be safe than sorry.
Some soft kitchen towel is best used for cleaning, being white you can see the crap on it as you remove it. You can also replace each sheet as you go as it cheap enough to bin.
Use some liquid glass cleaner like Windolene which dissolves grease, lifts off dirt and cleans with vinegar. Your find the stuff dries quickly as well. Cotton buds can also come in handy for cleaning in the button holes ect... Don't forget to clean the gold contacts off where the D-pad and buttons press against.
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sasasasasasa
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Post by sasasasasasa on Feb 24, 2015 0:45:47 GMT
Thanks again for all this info, MIK. I've found a cheap Stanley set online so I will be ordering one soon. I feel a bit neurotic being so meticulous with pads ranging from good to acceptable condition but they are just too awesome to not want to preserve as long as possible.
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