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How to Clean Game Boy Games

Before the CD-ROM claimed kingship of video game media, the cartridge sat on the throne. Cartridges transfer game information to the console through metal-on-metal connection via contact points, as opposed to the more modern digital transfer. In essence, the cartridge becomes an extension of the console. The build-up of dirt or dust on the contact points of the cartridge prevents the connection from taking place, thereby requiring periodic cleaning.

Things You'll Need

Cotton swabs
Rubbing alcohol

Instructions

Instructions
- 1
  Dampen the ends of three cotton swabs with the rubbing alcohol.
- 2
  Insert the swabs between one side of the electrical connector plate on the cartridge and the plastic protection wall.
- 3
  Rub vigorously up and down the plate. Do this on both sides.
- 4
  Examine the swabs. They will probably be black or gray with the detritus removed from the connector.
- 5
  Apply alcohol to three more cotton swabs and repeat the procedure, examining the swabs each time. When the swabs come away white and clean, the cartridge is clean.
- 6
  Allow any excess alcohol to dry before testing the cartridge.

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