Cleaning? How Do You Do?

[KMSoulja]

i would really like to know where these guys get these cleaning cloths for the pins because this website overcharges for them

http://www.nintendorepairshop.com/products/92-Nintendo-Cartridge-Cleaning-Cloths-10-Pads-Non-Static/

they are kind of like disposable work shop towels but are smaller and anti-static?
they feel more paper based. the only ones i was able to find on my own are more like thread.

[Moviefan2k4]

I just use old T-shirts for the rags. Bleach and oxygen cleaner will get most of the stains out.

[irvgotti452]

I just use old T-shirts for the rags. Bleach and oxygen cleaner will get most of the stains out.

Bleach doesn't sound like a good idea. And oxygen cleaner doesn't either since I assume you have to use water with it.

[Dr.Agon]

anybody try acetone?
wouldnt do the plastic any good, but it removes most stuff!

[Moviefan2k4]

Bleach doesn't sound like a good idea. And oxygen cleaner doesn't either since I assume you have to use water with it.

I was talking about washing the shirts after using them on the games.

[Dravenae]

Oh yeah. I meant to say, TMNT IV works fine! Crisis adverted!

[Dravenae]

Was just thinking. The fact that the GameBoy range have always lacked something to cover the cartridge slot has always bugged me. I don't particularly want to get around that by just leaving a game in all the time, and even in a case or box, it still bugs me. So I got to thinking, Nintendo finally did something about it with the DS with the slot 2 covers, so why can't I just pick up replacement slot covers for the DS and modify them slightly to fit into a GB,GBP,GBC,GBA,GBA:SP cart slot?

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/New-Nintendo-DS-Lite-Replacement-Black-Slot-2-Cover-UK-/400232786537?pt=UK_VideoGames_VideoGameAccessories_VideoGameAccessories_JN&hash=item5d2fbbaa69#ht_1335wt_902

I think I might just try it. Keep the pins nice and clean for as long as possible.

Thoughts?

[JDavis]

Was just thinking. The fact that the GameBoy range have always lacked something to cover the cartridge slot has always bugged me. I don't particularly want to get around that by just leaving a game in all the time, and even in a case or box, it still bugs me. So I got to thinking, Nintendo finally did something about it with the DS with the slot 2 covers, so why can't I just pick up replacement slot covers for the DS and modify them slightly to fit into a GB,GBP,GBC,GBA,GBA:SP cart slot?

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/New-Nintendo-DS-Lite-Replacement-Black-Slot-2-Cover-UK-/400232786537?pt=UK_VideoGames_VideoGameAccessories_VideoGameAccessories_JN&hash=item5d2fbbaa69#ht_1335wt_902

I think I might just try it. Keep the pins nice and clean for as long as possible.

Thoughts?

Considering how much shorter the DS lite's GBA cart slot is compared to every other model of Gameboy: That probably won't work too well.

A better idea would be to buy junk/broken games, maybe remove the board, and keep them in the slot when you're not playing anything. (Although the DS lite cart slot does have a board with pins going nowhere. Never understood that)

Or just buy NEW empty cart shells here.

[wiggy]

I don't think acetone is a good idea. Stuff is awfully caustic. Plus, it's not really meant as a cleaner or for oxidization removal, which are the two things to worry about with cart contacts

[KMSoulja]

Was just thinking. The fact that the GameBoy range have always lacked something to cover the cartridge slot has always bugged me. I don't particularly want to get around that by just leaving a game in all the time, and even in a case or box, it still bugs me. So I got to thinking, Nintendo finally did something about it with the DS with the slot 2 covers, so why can't I just pick up replacement slot covers for the DS and modify them slightly to fit into a GB,GBP,GBC,GBA,GBA:SP cart slot?

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/New-Nintendo-DS-Lite-Replacement-Black-Slot-2-Cover-UK-/400232786537?pt=UK_VideoGames_VideoGameAccessories_VideoGameAccessories_JN&hash=item5d2fbbaa69#ht_1335wt_902

I think I might just try it. Keep the pins nice and clean for as long as possible.

Thoughts?

Considering how much shorter the DS lite's GBA cart slot is compared to every other model of Gameboy: That probably won't work too well.

A better idea would be to buy junk/broken games, maybe remove the board, and keep them in the slot when you're not playing anything. (Although the DS lite cart slot does have a board with pins going nowhere. Never understood that)

Or just buy NEW empty cart shells here.

the pins are what holds the cartridge in there.

[JDavis]

...(Although the DS lite cart slot does have a board with pins going nowhere. Never understood that)...

the pins are what holds the cartridge in there.

Hmmm...

*takes GBA slot cover apart, removes board, puts in back in DS lite*

Nope, it stays in fine without pins.

[Dravenae]

...(Although the DS lite cart slot does have a board with pins going nowhere. Never understood that)...

the pins are what holds the cartridge in there.

Hmmm...

*takes GBA slot cover apart, removes board, puts in back in DS lite*

Nope, it stays in fine without pins.

I second that motion. Tried it last night after I posted this. It fit fine.

The only modification you could do, not that it needs to be done, is remove that extra overlap. It will definitely keep the pins clean and dust free. I think I'm going to invest in some.

[wiggy]

Opens up Solidworks, builds quick GB slot cover, click print...

[Arseen]

Opens up Solidworks, builds quick GB slot cover, click print...

You and your fancy gizmos...

[Rx_79]

Has anyone tried this de-yellowing technique on their SNES

http://retr0bright.wikispaces.com/The+Gallery