How to clean a Game Boy cartridge.

crwdns2936071:01crwdne2936071:0 — Gather the necessary cleaning materials.

Before cleaning the cartridge, make sure to have everything at hand. The most recommended materials for cleaning a cartridge are:

crwdns2936071:02crwdne2936071:0 — Evaluate the condition of the cartridge.

If the cartridge is yours and has been stored correctly in a dust-free environment, using a can of compressed air before inserting it into the console will be sufficient.

crwdns2936071:03crwdne2936071:0 — External cleaning

Before cleaning the inside of the cartridge, it is advisable to clean the casing to avoid transferring dirt from the outside to the inside of the cartridge.

crwdns2936071:04crwdne2936071:0 — Internal cleaning of the casing.

Up until now, we could work without gloves, but from this step onward, gloves are necessary.

crwdns2936071:05crwdne2936071:0 — Cleaning the motherboard.

With the casing now clean, it's time to move on to the motherboard.

crwdns2936071:06crwdne2936071:0 — Mount the cartridge

When all the parts are clean, it's time to reassemble the cartridge. To do this, take the screw out of the alcohol and verify that it's clean.

crwdns2936071:07crwdne2936071:0 — Tools that should never be used to clean cartridges.

Cotton buds: Cotton buds are commonly used for cleaning cartridges, but they can release lint and cotton threads that may end up scratching the connectors.