How to Make a Cleaning Solution for an NES Cartridge

Most of the Nintendo NES that are still available have been played for many years and may be caked with dirt and other debris that makes it impossible for them to play. Before throwing it away or taking it in for repairs, try to clean it. Most of the time, the Nintendo and its game cartridges simply need to be cleaned in order to work right. Dirty cartridges can cause the Nintendo screen to turn blue, to blink or to shut off in the middle of the gaming session. Use a homemade cleaning solution to save money and keep gaming.

Things You'll Need

• Rubbing alcohol
• Cotton swabs

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Mix 1 cup water with 1 cup rubbing alcohol. This mixture can be used to remove the dust and dirt inside the cartridge.

   • 2

     Dip a cotton swab into the cleaning solution. Rub the cotton swab against both sides of the green electrical board. Use as many cotton swabs as you need until they no longer turn dark with dust.

   • 3

     Rub a dry cotton swab over both sides of the electrical board to dry the cartridge completely.

   • 4

     Let the cartridge air dry for a few hours before using it.