SamusAran86
Registered Member
Nintendo has always stated never to use 'solvents' to clean your NES cartridges. I completly dissagree.
If you have ever used a cleaning kit, all the slovent is, is watered down rubbing alcohol.
Heres some tips from me!
Dusty/Dirty games:
What you will need: q-tips, Rubbing alcohol or glass cleaner (either one will work, Ive even used plain water, but have a water softener)... possibly a soft brissled tooth brush and a Gamebit
Get the q-tip wet with either the rubbing alcohol or glass cleaner
First, clean the plastic case inside and out. When the q-tip is dirty, use the other end, or a new one (I usually use 4 or more per cart)
To clean the prongs, rub along them (pushing in and out, not side to side) do this to both sides until the q-tips are no longer takeing out dirt.
Allow a few minutes for the cart to dry fully, then test.
If that didnt work, open up the cart with a gamebit screwdriver. ( I ordered mine off ebay) get the toothbrush damp with either solvent, and brush it like you would brush your teeth... use circular motions and dont push too hard unless the dirt is really noticable on the chip. I had to do this to a copy of Double Dragon III that wouldnt work until I brushed the chip!
I hope that helps any classic NES owners out there. If you have any tips of your own please share them in this topic.
If you have ever used a cleaning kit, all the slovent is, is watered down rubbing alcohol.
Heres some tips from me!
Dusty/Dirty games:
What you will need: q-tips, Rubbing alcohol or glass cleaner (either one will work, Ive even used plain water, but have a water softener)... possibly a soft brissled tooth brush and a Gamebit
Get the q-tip wet with either the rubbing alcohol or glass cleaner
First, clean the plastic case inside and out. When the q-tip is dirty, use the other end, or a new one (I usually use 4 or more per cart)
To clean the prongs, rub along them (pushing in and out, not side to side) do this to both sides until the q-tips are no longer takeing out dirt.
Allow a few minutes for the cart to dry fully, then test.
If that didnt work, open up the cart with a gamebit screwdriver. ( I ordered mine off ebay) get the toothbrush damp with either solvent, and brush it like you would brush your teeth... use circular motions and dont push too hard unless the dirt is really noticable on the chip. I had to do this to a copy of Double Dragon III that wouldnt work until I brushed the chip!
I hope that helps any classic NES owners out there. If you have any tips of your own please share them in this topic.