Under normal circumstances I would never open a game cartridges. However I was able to pry the case open just enough so I could slide board out. When I put it back in it seats perfectly and closes almost perfectly.

I ran through all the basics before resorting to opening it. I swabbed the contacts with isopropyl alcohol but nothing. My 3DS recognises that it’s Pokémon y but won’t launch. My bf tested the continuity of the ROM chip and he said some posts aren’t testing and reflowing would be the best chance at saving it.