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How to Clean Super Nintendo Cartridges

Super Nintendo game cartridges collect dust and dirt like any other item. The video games did not come with cases to keep out dust. Some came with bottom covers. When dust and dirt gets onto the metal contacts on the bottom of the cartridges, it hinders game play. It can also erase data on the Nintendo system and get dirt into the console. Rubbing alcohol cleans the games without causing damage to the electronic components like other cleaners or water would.

Things You'll Need

Rubbing alcohol
Cotton swabs
WD-40

Instructions

Rubbing alcohol
- 1
  Dip the cotton swab into the rubbing alcohol. Tap the cotton swab gently on the lip of the container to remove the excess liquid.Put the lid back on the bottle.
- 2
  Rub the metal prongs of the cartridge with the cotton swab using up and down motions.
- 3
  Use more cotton swabs to clean off the rest of the cartridge. Allow it to air dry.
WD-40
- 4
  Spray the metal contacts with WD-40.
- 5
  Wipe the contacts with the cotton swab.
- 6
  Set the game aside to dry before playing it.

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