How to clean SNES cartridges?

smokefree · Post by **smokefree** » 18 Aug 2006 13:13

I have a perfectly clean SNES meaning all other games work in it, but my Mortal Kombat II does not work which is disturbing since Ive had the same one for 10 years, how can I clean this game? I have something that cleans the system but I need to know how to clean the game not the SNES. Any tips?

Chim-Chim · Post by **Chim-Chim** » 18 Aug 2006 14:04

compressed air.. you can get it most places that sell computers.

ninja · Post by **ninja** » 18 Aug 2006 16:16

Go look at some gaming forums. I think what ppl do is use some alcoholic based cleaner (or something like that) on the cartridge connectors.

HooD · Post by **HooD** » 18 Aug 2006 18:08

I use a cotton tip and dip it in rubbing alcohol. Clean off the cartridge connectors on the game and system. Amazing how grimy those things get... I've actually never done that for SNES, I've done it a lot on NES so I expect you could just do the same. Do like the others said, check some other gaming forums, I'm sure you can find some good information. *google*

Matt K · Post by **Matt K** » 18 Aug 2006 18:12

If you can't get it to work, but still want to play it, you could always ROM it.

shredzilla · Post by **shredzilla** » 18 Aug 2006 20:12

Chim-Chim wrote:compressed air.. you can get it most places that sell computers.

Haha that cracked me up

Spontaneous Spaz · Post by **Spontaneous Spaz** » 19 Aug 2006 20:02

i like to "blow" into my snes system, and n64 when the games get iffy. also the cartriges... a good BLOW will clean things right out!

edit: no pun intended

brinard · Post by **brinard** » 20 Aug 2006 09:51

thats actually worse for your game.

think. you blow bacteria and spit in there. it hits some dust, grows into mold or corrodes, and now your game will never work.

the alcohol and cotton swab works well, but dont get it dripping wet. alittle damp is good.

compressed air is good too.

Bander87 · Post by **Bander87** » 24 Aug 2006 20:22

http://www.raphnet.net/electronique/nes ... e_cleaning

HooD · Post by **HooD** » 25 Aug 2006 06:42

Diamn boyee, that NES just got pimped