How to Clean a Gameboy Cartridge

This may need to be the only step taken for some people., If that didn't work, take a q-tip and dip it in the water quickly, don't hold it under long., Now, take the damp side and stick it in the cartridge and gently wipe it from side to side., Turn...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: This may need to be the only step taken for some people.

    Get the keyboard duster air can and hold it about half inch away from the cartridge.

    Blow air in the cartridge until you are satisfied.

    Test the game to see if it works.
  2. Step 2: If that didn't work

    If needed squeeze excess water out of the q-tip so that it is damp. , Get a paper towel and wipe off dripping water (if any, but there shouldn't be). , Wait 10 minutes for extra moisture to dry.
  3. Step 3: take a q-tip and dip it in the water quickly

  4. Step 4: don't hold it under long.

  5. Step 5: take the damp side and stick it in the cartridge and gently wipe it from side to side.

  6. Step 6: Turn the q-tip to the dry side and do the same as with the wet side.

Detailed Guide

Get the keyboard duster air can and hold it about half inch away from the cartridge.

Blow air in the cartridge until you are satisfied.

Test the game to see if it works.

If needed squeeze excess water out of the q-tip so that it is damp. , Get a paper towel and wipe off dripping water (if any, but there shouldn't be). , Wait 10 minutes for extra moisture to dry.

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