Figured out a better way to clean old NES cartridge slots

I used to just blow in them, which everyone knows is bad. Now I use a cotton swab with a tiny bit of isopropyl alcohol, like 70%. Works way better and doesn't leave moisture. What's your go-to method for those?

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thea2463d ago

Wait, you mean we're not supposed to just huff and puff like we're trying to blow down a brick house? I thought that was the official, Nintendo-approved method from 1989. Seriously though, the cotton swab and alcohol trick is solid. I used to use those cheap plastic cleaning kits that felt like they'd snap the cartridge slot in half. Your way is less scary.

grantthomas3d ago

The real trick is using a pencil eraser on the cartridge contacts, in my experience.