+Gemintronic Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 So, I was thinking of using my leftover commons for a new game. But, I'm especially challenged and keep losing the springs or other parts. Is the internal dust sleeve/shield really needed? After the springs are gone it kinda slides and makes broken sounding noises. Can those be left out? Don't hurt me I've never tried salvaging carts myself before. Any input would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 I doubt it's really needed. Many third party 2600 cartridges didn't have flapper doors, and subsequent consoles didn't use them either. Sometimes the connectors get a little more oxidized, but I doubt there's overwhelming evidence that Atari cartridges are way cleaner because they're protected. Counterpoint: you don't want your games to end up like NES cartridges, do you? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+-^CrossBow^- Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 As Flojo stated the cart protector doors were an extra expense that the 3rd party companies realized wasn't really needed. The main idea behind them is to keep dust out of the carts and cart port on the console. On the console side I can see a use for them as they prevent dust and other debris from getting inside the system. But even later on starting with the 5200 Atari abandoned this and just stuck with cart dust doors on the games. Until the 7800 at which point they eventually stopped doing that altogether in later releases. So as long as you have the pegs on the cart in place to open the dust door on the cart port in the console you should be fine. Keep in mind that while the dust doors keep stuff from getting inside the console and games, they did nothing for oxidation since they aren't airtight. If anything they just make the games more difficult to clean when needed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 So, I was thinking of using my leftover commons for a new game. But, I'm especially challenged and keep losing the springs or other parts. Is the internal dust sleeve/shield really needed? After the springs are gone it kinda slides and makes broken sounding noises. Can those be left out? Don't hurt me I've never tried salvaging carts myself before. Any input would be appreciated. Keep them as they are intended. Take better care not to loose anything. If you do loose things you should write off those shells. Nobody wants to buy something that is already damaged. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Gemintronic Posted May 23, 2019 Author Share Posted May 23, 2019 Well, it turns out I thought I was golden as I've only been testing sleevless carts on my 7800. My light sixer refused to accept anything as the cart didn't have those pokey bits. Live and learn. Only new shells for me! Thank you for the advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 Well, it turns out I thought I was golden as I've only been testing sleevless carts on my 7800. My light sixer refused to accept anything as the cart didn't have those pokey bits. Live and learn. Only new shells for me! Thank you for the advice. You don't need to only use new shells just take care of what you are working with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 You don't need to only use new shells just take care of what you are working with. Plus, I believe they are 5 bucks each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Gemintronic Posted May 24, 2019 Author Share Posted May 24, 2019 I appreciate the feedback! Definitely something to consider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 You don't need to only use new shells just take care of what you are working with. You should make a quick video, showing how to open a cart, could be very useful for future generations. LOL You know I am busy, otherwise I would do it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Gemintronic Posted May 24, 2019 Author Share Posted May 24, 2019 You should make a quick video, showing how to open a cart, could be very useful for future generations. LOL You know I am busy, otherwise I would do it. The existing videos I've found on YouTube are pretty bad. One guy was violating a cart with a flat head screwdriver so bad I had to take a shower after watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 My wife has an incredibly hard time, opening carts (she refuses now), to me it's nature. I can open them so fast, I get blank stares. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 My wife has an incredibly hard time, opening carts (she refuses now), to me it's nature. I can open them so fast, I get blank stares. You should make a quick video, showing how to open a cart, could be very useful for future generations. LOL You know I am busy, otherwise I would do it. Maybe I'll make a video opening one with one hand 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 A little pressure on the label side of the cart and pull away on the back side of the cart. Pop goes the weasel. It's really this simple. two hands.mp4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 A little pressure on the label side of the cart and pull away on the back side of the cart. Pop goes the weasel. It's really this simple. two hands.mp4 Have you tried it with your feet? I can't do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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