Conference rusure::nintendo

    
    I've seen them at Music Forum in Gardner.  I didn't take too close of a 
    look, but it looked like a cartridge, and cost about $12.00.
    
    Ron.

      I used a foam tipped  "Q" tip and a can of vcr head cleaning solution.
    I never had problems with my deck and only used as preventative
    maintenance, but I'm sure it would cure the same problems that
    Nintendo's $30 rip off would and for a damn sight less money.
      This method cleans both the deck and cartridge. Does Nintendo's
    cure do both?

    NES Cleaner Kit
    
    Is available in the Fitchbur, Leominster area.  I saw it at
    Prime Value for $10.99, Kay-Bee Toys and Woolworth have it
    also at a much higher price.  
    
    It is like a cartridge unit that you use water and/or alcohol
    and it cleans both the games and the control deck.
    
    I purchased one and it seems to work quite well.
    
    

    
    Thanks for your input, we purchased one last night at Lechmere's
    for $10.99 - tonight we will try it.
    
    DC

    
    
    
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    A NINTENDO CARTRIGE IS NOT A TAPE, IT'S A SET OF R.O.M.(Read Only
    Memory). TO CLEAN A CARTIAGE THE OLNY THING TO DO IS CLEAN THE GOLD
    CONECTORS(FINGERS) THAT MAKE CONTACT WITH THE N.E.S SYSTEM ITSELF.
    I WOULD SAY THE BEST THING TO DO IS JUST THAT.
    
                                         JIM

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DELREY::FERCHAK_DA "TWILIGHT ZONE RESIDENT"          11 lines  14-JAN-1991 16:36
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    I know that there is an NES cleaning cartridge for the Nintendo unit
    (which I will probably pick up this week).  I believe this only cleans
    the unit.  Does anyone have any suggestions on how to safely clean the
    points in the game cartridge itself?  Using a Q-tip swab (my first
    thought on this issue) seems to run the risk of the swab fibers getting
    stuck in the points.  So, any proven effective methods would be
    appreciated.
    
    Thanks!
    
    >> David << 
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FMTACT::MCKIE "Brian McKie DTN 383-4515"              8 lines  14-JAN-1991 17:20
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    I found a cleaning kit that included a piece that cleans the
    cartridges (actually it was $3 cheaper that the kit that only cleans
    the NES unit)
    
    The piece that cleans the cartridge is made of a hard sponge-like
    substance that is attached to a plastic holder.
    
    Brian
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DELREY::FERCHAK_DA "TWILIGHT ZONE RESIDENT"           6 lines  14-JAN-1991 19:14
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    Sounds better than just the deck cleaner.  Do you remember the name 
    and/or brand of the dual purpose cleaning kit?  What type of store
    did you find it at?
    
    
    >> David <<

    We got a Nintendo Cleaning Kit at Lechmere that cleans both the Deck
    and the cartridges.  It's kind of a pain though cuz they say not to use
    it for 12 hours AFTER you clean it.
    
    The part that cleans the deck is shaped the same as a game.  To clean
    the games, you need to take the cleaner apart (not sure of details, my
    husband does it).  If you can handle the 12 hour thing, it's well worth
    it.  
    
    I think it was about $20.00

    I picked up something over the weekend.  I believe it was called Doctor
    Fix It or something like that.  I thought that it cleaned the deck and
    cartridges, but I'm not sure (I haven't gotten around to looking at it
    or using it yet).  It cost me $7.99 at Toys 'R' Us.  If it doesn't do
    the job, I'll look for the Nintendo kit next time around.  Yes, tough
    as it may be, I think that I could last 12 hours without play.  At this
    time, I'm only moderately addicted to the games (but growing more so
    every day).
    
    
    >> David <<

    Lechemere's had a cleaning kit made by Discwasher for around $6.  It
    includes a long-handled brush and a cleaning solution.  Squirt solution
    on the brush and then wipe the contacts both in the NES and on the
    cartridge.
    
    I think I may having a problem with dog hair and/or dust.  Taking the
    game cartridge out, blowing into the NES unit, and reinserting the game
    takes away the problem I've been having.  The unit has sat on the floor
    next to the TV for most of it's 3 year life, so I can't complain.

    
    Gold finger cleaner like TEXWIPES works great. 
    
    
    
    
                                   DEEBS