How to remove corrosion?

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How to remove corrosion?

Post by goodie » Sat Dec 15, 2012 9:11 pm

I've got a Snes-mini that doesn't seem to work. I took it apart and found that the cart slot is covered in corrosion/rust/something. What is the best way to remove this?


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Re: How to remove corrosion?

Post by ttsgeb » Sun Dec 16, 2012 12:50 am

An old toothbrush, and a mixture of baking soda and water is gonna be your cheapest way.

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Re: How to remove corrosion?

Post by hailrazer » Sun Dec 16, 2012 6:35 am

Radio Shack sells a cleaner for electronic Pcb's.
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Re: How to remove corrosion?

Post by goodie » Tue Dec 18, 2012 11:39 am

Well, I've scrubbed it down with the baking soda mixture. Still nothing but a black screen. I've now sprayed it with contact cleaner. Any other ideas for reviving a dead Snes? I've already checked the fuse, BTW.
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