

Once you have access to the PCB, dip a Q-Tip in some brass polish and scrub it across all of the pins on one side. Additionally, it’ll allow you to open your Sega console and Sega Genesis & Mega Drive game cartridges. 4.5mm Video Game Security Bits allow you to open your Super Nintendo, Nintendo 64, and Game Cube consoles.

If' you're an old school Nintendo game collector like me, this is a must have. 3.8mm Video Game Security Bits allow you to open your Original 8-bit NES, SNES, and N64 video game cartridges.These are high-quality tools that will open up all of these carts and more: Nintendo, Super Nintendo, Sega Genesis, and most other cartridges all use special screws that you can't turn with a Phillips or Torx screwdriver. Sega MasterSystem cartridges can be opened with a Phillips Head screw driver as well. These can be opened using a household Phillips Head screw driver. Many Atari cartridges (2600, 5200, 7800, 8-Bit Computer) have a single screw under the label holding the cartridge together.

Both of these bits fit into your standard screwdriver handle. There are two main bits that you’ll want to pick up if you’re a collector. Additionally, it’s quite useful if you ever want to change your video game’s battery in order to regain saved game functionality. This generally isn’t 100% necessary, but it’s insanely helpful for those stubborn games. The number of screws will vary from console to console-an NES game has three-but once you remove them the plastic shell should come apart pretty easily to reveal the printed circuit board inside. What are your Nintendo NES Cartridge Cleaning Tips? Share them below!įirst, you'll want to use your screwdrivers to open up your cartridge. Here are a few tips that I've gathered from around the internet to help you clean and restore your classic NES cartridges! Even when they were new, kids were blowing on them before playing. Nintendo NES cartridges are notorious for needing cleaned.
