Broken Cartrige

[atari5200dude]

My copy of warlords is broken, The cover that goes into the console is down into the cartrige exposing the program chip, how do I fix it?

[2600Lives]

You should be able to open the case and get it loose so it springs back into place. You'll have to punch a hole through the label, though, as the screw that holds it together is under there. Warlords is a very, very common game, though, and will never be worth more than maybe a dollar at most, so it's not like you're mucking up the label to a Quadrun or anything.

[A.J. Franzman]

You don't have to damage the label. If the dust cover is not straight, push it back until it is. Then try spreading the open end a bit. If that doesn't work, slap the open end against your hand or a lightly padded surface.

 

If you really need to open the cartridge, the label can be safely peeled by using a heat gun (paint stripper type) on low heat, or a hair dryer on high heat to soften the adhesive. When it's all back together again, if the label doesn't stick very well, you can apply heat again while rubbing it down, or use a glue stick on it.