Rick Dangerous

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Retro Video Games, Collecting: Atari, Nintendo, Sega. Reading, Boating(power and sail,) Kayaking/Canoeing, Motorcycling, Tennis, Golf, Hiking, Camping, Beach lounging (basking.)
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Rick Dangerous

I have some serious corrosion on the pins of an NES cart I bought. Cotton swabs and iso aren't doing it. What can I use to safely remove these spots without damaging the cart?
- December 27, 2021
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2. Keatah
  
  I'm continually surprised (maybe even dismayed a bit) that DeOxit isn't more well-known. And even that generic contact cleaner isn't a go-to solution for this sort of thing. Instead the general populace relies on breath droplets and alcohol. All damaging!
  
  December 27, 2021
  
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3. sixersfan105
  
  When 91% isopropyl alcohol doesn't get the job done, I use a dab of brass cleaner (two common brands are Brasso and Weiman's) on a qtip, followed by a dry qtip, followed by another round of qtip with isopropyl. Very effective. Some will claim that brasso will destroy the contacts but I have never found that to be the case. To the contrary, it has brought back a few NES (and Genesis, etc.) cartridges from the dead!
  
  December 27, 2021
  
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4. Keatah
  
  The problem not necessarily in the in the cleaning. Sometimes cleaning can be too good.
  
  A contact cleaner leaves a lubricating barrier behind that protects against wear and oxidation. Two major enemies against cartridges.
  
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