Eprom/ cleaning MVS

Please help me guys. I have just opened my first MVS cart as i am tryin to determine whether my Puzzle Bobble is a boot. I am unsure but can you tell me what exactly are Eproms ( what do they look like ) and is this a main characteristic of a boot ?

Secondly the cart inside was filthy with dirt. How is the best method for cleaning the inside cart case and boards ?

Thanks

Daz

eproms look like normal chips but have like a little window in the middle this is so the data can be erasedvia light, if you cart has this then i recommend taping over the chips with some ducktape to stop any light getting in (just in case)

i wouldnt recommend cleaning the pcb with cloth, static can damage them.'

I just blow the cart out with compressed air (or an air compressor) and call it good.

daz007 said:

Secondly the cart inside was filthy with dirt. How is the best method for cleaning the inside cart case and boards ?

Thanks

Daz

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An industrial washing machine is best,one that can take the toughest stains out of hospital sheets.

take your cart to bits and then throw it in the washer,put a handfull of nuts,bolts and housebricks in and turn it on.Make sure you put it on the hottest setting and the fastest spin.

The best detergent to use is a mix of turpentine,creosote and bitchumen.

!0 minutes later they will look a right treat.


Or you could just get some electrical contact cleaner for the boards and gently clean the cases with a damp cloth.