AES cart opening

Trevor spencer · Dec 18, 2003

hi
im having problems with my msx cart and want to clean the inside of it(ive cleaned the contacts but im still having load and sound problems)but i dont want to damage it,so what im asking is it possiable to open an Aes cart
cheers
Trev

chris1 · Dec 18, 2003

It is possible..though I don't know how..

I don't think it's an easy thing to do either..and it may require destroying parts within the cart..

(I have to do a search for old info)

Me personally..
If I ever have a problem with an AES cart..that is stubborn to work I clean the prongs with Scotch Brite or light sand paper..

I'd also try cleaning the prongs on my AES system..

laurie · Dec 18, 2003

It can be done my friend but you have to be carfull
There are two loose boards inside and you shouldnt find that they get in the way.
The front of the cart has the tabs which stick out two at the bottom, two on each side and one at the top. The best way is to insert a flat head screwdriver from the front as this will push the tab down. Then if you lift gently you should be able to release the tabs. It can scratch your cart, and there is some glue on the two prong things that go through the boards but it shouldnt be too well stuck. Hope this helps

rimm_rs · Dec 18, 2003

PRACTICE ON A CHEAP CART FIRST!

Also try cleaning the system slots first.

Trevor spencer · Dec 18, 2003

thanks for the help guys,is it poss to take the AES system contacts out too clean them easier

Tiptonium · Dec 19, 2003

Trevor spencer said:
hi
im having problems with my msx cart and want to clean the inside of it(ive cleaned the contacts but im still having load and sound problems)but i dont want to damage it,so what im asking is it possiable to open an Aes cart
cheers
Trev

I doubt that opening the cart to clean it will help but this is how I open a home cartridge. Since these were never intended to be re-opened you do risk damaging the casing, label and perhaps even the PCBs if you'r not extremely careful. Even then...

Linky

BIG BEAR · Dec 19, 2003

The best advice I can give you is to NOT tamper with the cart and send it to someone who knows what they're doing. Do not use a screw driver to pry it open either.That Plastic shell is not forgiving to sharp edge tools and your actions will be revealed..
-BB

Trevor spencer · Dec 19, 2003

ok guys i think im gonna try and clean the contacts in the machine,im to scared to damage my cart.

whats the best way to clean the contacts in the AES :help:

laurie · Dec 19, 2003

Re: Re: AES cart opening

Thats a good point the only bit that might need cleaning, the contacts are all outside the plastic. And they are very delicate.

Tiptonium said:
I doubt that opening the cart to clean it will help but this is how I open a home cartridge. Since these were never intended to be re-opened you do risk damaging the casing, label and perhaps even the PCBs if you'r not extremely careful. Even then...

Linky

Trevor spencer · Dec 19, 2003

this were i got the idea about cleaning the insides

http://www.hardmvs.com/html/cleaning.htm

MKL · Dec 19, 2003

Trevor spencer said:
this were i got the idea about cleaning the insides

http://www.hardmvs.com/html/cleaning.htm

Yeah, but MVS carts have more vents than AEs carts so they're also more prone to collect dust inside (but not much anyway) and they're not closed in boxes... i'm pretty sure your cart is perfectly clean inside.

wizkid007 · Feb 24, 2005

Sorry for bumping a old thread but i was having trouble getting one open to make a shell for a phantom

Well I pryed it open with my hands and it came apart beautifully... no cracks nothing broken.

This is a good thread anyways and i just wanted to add my 2 cents

Neo Gold · Feb 25, 2005

chris1 said:
It is possible..though I don't know how..

I don't think it's an easy thing to do either..and it may require destroying parts within the cart..

(I have to do a search for old info)

Me personally..
If I ever have a problem with an AES cart..that is stubborn to work I clean the prongs with Scotch Brite or light sand paper..

I'd also try cleaning the prongs on my AES system..

Jeez man!!! light sandpaper?... thats still a little excessive!!, just use pcb cleaner... its only£2.99 a tin ...rubbed with a cotton bud and they are good as new again

Trevor spencer · Feb 26, 2005

hehe my old thread , i never did open up that MSX
cart i was too scared :P

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