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[Brad2600]

This is a follow up to my topic about the SMS I picked up.

So far, it will not boot up 2 games that I have. The title screen will come on and I can play the maze game. However, I have 2 cartridges, Rocky and Double Dragon and neither of them will boot up. I've tried cleaning the cartridge port and the carts themselves with a bit of rubbing alcohol. This has proven to be fruitless. Does anyone think that I got ripped off for $40?

I'm gonna call the place where I got it from and hopefully, I can get my money back to buy another SMS on EBay or here. Unless they can get it to work.

I'm very disappointed and frustrated as hell. I didn't post this in Hardware because I wasn't sure if anyone actually reads that forum.

[chrisbid]

try cleaning the contacts inside the system

also when you insert the cart, pull it out just slightly, this will tighten up loose connectors

[Brad2600]

I've tried cleaning the contacts inside of the cartridge slot if that's what you mean. The results are that I get a green screen when trying to boot up Double Dragon. I've cleaned the contacts on it several times.

I remember the guy saying that the system would require a lot of cleaning but I can't remember because the store was crowded with loudmouthed idiots arguing over games they were trying to sell..

[JerseyDevil]

Try opening the carts (philips screwdriver, IIRC) and clean the contacts with a pink pencil eraser real good. Sometimes alcohol alone is not enough to clean years of built-up crap.

[Brad2600]

I will give that a shot sometime.