Cleaning Games.. ?

KartKid28KartKid28
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Just wondering what you guys use to clean (cartridge) games.

I have always used q-tips with a little alacohol on them, sometimes I use an eraser stuck (with glue) on the end of a popsicle stick. However these ways are tedius and a little tricky.

Does anyone unscrew the games and clean them that way? If so where did you get the "Security" screwdriver in order to unscrew the screws?

Thanks for any info/tips!

EDIT: Please no jokes about "screwing". lol

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  • Topload_DogboneTopload_Dogbone
    I unscrew all games before cleaning, I use a variety of methods depending on how bad it needs it. As far as cleaning the contacts go, I put windex on a q-tip and scrub away the dirt, dry, scrub, dry, etc. until it looks as good as I can possibly get it. Occassionally, there will be little spots of corrosion in which case I take a brand new X-Acto knife blade and very lightly scratch away at it until the rust spot is removed, and then do the windex method again.



    I've had 100% success with cleaning contacts that way. With only one game ever that still had a hard time playing (but it does play). As far as cleaning the outside of the cart...



    that gets super complicated based on what I'm doing but about 90% of cleaning issues can be resolved with goo-gone.
  • bimmy_leebimmy_lee
    To clean the contacts on my games, I use alcohol & q-tips. I also use the tip of a razor blade to gently scratch away any major corrosion. These methods work for me every time. For cleaning the outside of the cartridges, I use a slightly damp paper towel to clean the case if there's dirt on it. For removing marker, I use a magic eraser. You might have to rub the marker spot for a few minutes before it completely disappears. You should be able to find the security screws on Ebay for opening the games.
  • VGS_captmorgandrinkerVGS_captmorgandrinker
    I use Weiman's stove-top cleaner. Open the game up, rub in a little with a rag, and wipe the excess cleaner off with an alcohol wipe.



    That stuff will bring games back from the dead.
  • JSBanesJSBanes
    Originally posted by: captmorgandrinker

    I use Weiman's stove-top cleaner. Open the game up, rub in a little with a rag, and wipe the excess cleaner off with an alcohol wipe.



    That stuff will bring games back from the dead.


    Retarded Question, think any stove-top cleaner will do, or does Weiman's have like a lil something else that generics or other's dont? Asking because I never seen Weiman's locally, got an extra Double Dragon 2 that's got a few trouble spots
  • KartKid28KartKid28
    Thanks for the tips! I really need to get one of those security screw drivers I guess.
  • Slash ManSlash Man
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NES_Cleaning_Kit
    No need for anything extreme.
  • JSBanesJSBanes
    Originally posted by: Slash Man

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NES_Cleaning_Kit
    No need for anything extreme.


    I had those, several of them, seemed to work somewhat, still had some issues with one double dragon II cart, used to get em for like 9.99 from K-Mart
  • The BearThe Bear
    I use this stuff..



    http://cgi.ebay.com/ClassiClean-IntelliVision-Game-Cleaner-Solution-Kit_W0QQitemZ390094228209QQcmdZViewItemQQptZVideo_Games_Accessories?hash=item5ad36d8af1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14



    Works great. Will continue to keep buying (on my 2nd order).
  • VGS_captmorgandrinkerVGS_captmorgandrinker
    Originally posted by: JSBanes

    Originally posted by: captmorgandrinker

    I use Weiman's stove-top cleaner. Open the game up, rub in a little with a rag, and wipe the excess cleaner off with an alcohol wipe.

    That stuff will bring games back from the dead.


    Retarded Question, think any stove-top cleaner will do, or does Weiman's have like a lil something else that generics or other's dont? Asking because I never seen Weiman's locally, got an extra Double Dragon 2 that's got a few trouble spots



    I think if you get something that's safe for ceramic, it would work.   I just ended up with Weiman's because I googled "Best NES Game Cleaner" or something like that a while back.  

    It comes in a white squeeze bottle.   If you still can't find it (I got mine at Wal-Mart in the various cleaner aisle), PM me and I could probably pick up a bottle and send it to you (or send some of mine along; I've had this bottle for a year, cleaned at least 100 games with it, and still have most of the bottle left).

  • BenihanaBenihana
    I bought this awesome tool kit (not off of ebay) that has them in it.

    http://cgi.ebay.com/Video-Game-Repair-Tool-Kit---29-Pieces-w/case-Retail_W0QQitemZ270411321244QQcmdZViewItem

    Has everything you could need for any major repairs including game cleaning...I used it at my PnT until they got me the tools I needed...
  • sdpadres69sdpadres69
    I use an emory board to remove tarnish from the pins (this way I don't have to open the cart up). I then use a Q-tip and isopropyl alcohol to finish the job. This has worked on over 100 games (I have only found one game that I could not get to work, but I think it had nothing to do with the pins).
  • AllYourBassAllYourBass

    Here's a nifty little article on cleaning NES games that Dain made:

    http://reviews.ebay.ca/The-SECRET-to-Cleaning-NES-Nintendo-Game-Connectors_W0QQugidZ10000000001205863

    It's about Weiman's, which was already mentioned, but I do believe that this is where the Weiman's craze started. Gotta give credit to the creator.

  • derelictderelict
    i've been using the cleaning kit from nintendo repair shop. comes in a bottle with no label on it, and a bottle of what i'm guessing is isopropyl alcohol. i'm almost out though, so it looks like i'm gonna go the weiman's route from now onimage
  • VGS_captmorgandrinkerVGS_captmorgandrinker
    Originally posted by: AllYourBase

    Here's a nifty little article on cleaning NES games that Dain made:

    http://reviews.ebay.ca/The-SECRET-to-Cleaning-NES-Nintendo-G...

    It's about Weiman's, which was already mentioned, but I do believe that this is where the Weiman's craze started. Gotta give credit to the creator.




    Yep, that's the same article that I stumbled upon last year.   I wonder what even made him think of trying Weiman's in the first place?   Even after reading that, I still tried it out on a Mario/Duck Hunt first incase it was a prank of some sort.... 
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