Cleaning the cartridge slot

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  • Author: tonymag28
  • Time required: 5 minutes
  • Difficulty: Very easy
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Cleaning the cartridge slot will fix most of the problems with the Nintendo 64.

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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Cleaning the Cartridge Slot  ¶ 

  • Open the slot with your finger. Blow along the length of the cartridge slot with the air duster.

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Add Note Edit Step 2  ¶ 

  • Moist the q-tip with rubbing alcohol. Rub it along the length of the cartridge slot.

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