Hello everyone,

I have a few game boy games I’d like to revisit. I’ll admit they were not stored the best way being mostly kept in a small cardboard box.

Before I just put in a cartridge and turn it on, what step could I take to clean/restore the games? I’m sure all my Pokémon are long gone so battery swaps would probably be a thing.

Before I just go dabbing alcohol I wanted a check on what the best way to go about cleaning and getting a cartridge in playable condition.

I really don’t want to fuck up my copy of Pokémon Crystal. It was there more than my parents were.

  • BigWigglyStyle@lemmynsfw.comOPEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Outside should be straightforward. I’m hoping to clean down to the PCB. Give every nook and cranky a wipe down.

    I guess my main concern would be aging capacitors or other vital pieces of the PCB that may have gotten damaged.