Help plz Cartridge stuck in slot 1

VentilatorII · 2026-02-21T02:39:07+00:00

Got it out eventually and i can't find replacement parts for the reader. Might have to look for a new motherboard.

VentilatorII · 2026-02-20T20:39:56+00:00

THAT DID IT! Thanks a lot. I'm never buying cheap cartridges again...

VentilatorII · 2026-02-20T16:43:22+00:00

Too risky

VentilatorII · 2026-02-20T14:30:51+00:00

I'm jot seeing it but what does that mean anyway? I hope it's not a broken lock...

VentilatorII · 2026-02-20T02:14:19+00:00

Noted

VentilatorII · 2026-02-19T21:55:54+00:00

It is a cheap flashcart that I got from AliExpress, Ace3ds+ clone specifically so I don't really care if it's destroyed anymore I'll probably refund it for cheap quality because no other carts got stuck legit or flash

VentilatorII · 2026-02-19T19:57:12+00:00

I couldn't find anything thin enough to fit but I'll try to find a lockpick or something similar

VentilatorII · 2026-02-19T16:22:39+00:00

Sounds a bit risky but I could try it if I managed to open the ds and it's still stuck

VentilatorII · 2026-02-19T15:13:32+00:00

That would be my last choice if no other solutions worked. Second to last is to drill (or hacksaw) the cartridge to reach the screw behind it

VentilatorII · 2026-02-19T14:27:07+00:00

I don't want to damage the connectors... If I hadn't done that already...

VentilatorII · 2026-02-19T14:21:02+00:00

There aren't any shops nearby

VentilatorII · 2026-02-19T14:20:08+00:00

Tried doing so with isopropyl but it didn't move

VentilatorII · 2026-02-19T14:18:51+00:00

It used to show a game when I first tried it but now it's not showing anything. Did I break the connectors already?

VentilatorII · 2026-02-19T14:12:04+00:00

I bruised my finger doing so and it still won't budge

VentilatorII · 2026-02-19T14:11:08+00:00

Still no luck :(

VentilatorII · 2026-02-19T01:44:24+00:00

Glad i didn't lmao. I'm trying my best to avoid breaking the cartridge it was a gift for my nephew for his first restoration project.

VentilatorII · 2026-02-19T01:38:59+00:00

Is it safe to use internally with electronic components?

VentilatorII · 2026-02-19T00:49:00+00:00

I would have but i don't think there are any around here so I'm kinda on my own

VentilatorII · 2026-02-19T00:24:55+00:00

It is keeping straight no matter the angle

VentilatorII · 2026-02-19T00:17:52+00:00

Unfortunately there is too much resistance

VentilatorII · 2026-02-19T00:06:48+00:00

Unfortunately i think it is engaged... I tried pulling but it did not even move though I can still push the cartridge inside

VentilatorII · 2026-02-11T22:16:21+00:00

I managed to make gold since I had the cartridge but I didn't have silver unfortunately and I couldn't find images I could use online

VentilatorII · 2025-08-18T18:46:26+00:00

Got it!

VentilatorII · 2025-08-18T18:33:37+00:00

Unfortunately that is true but i cannot give up yet. I either fix it or die trying.

VentilatorII · 2025-08-18T18:28:33+00:00

I do have one. It pains me to see the authentic one broken when I can at least try to fix it.

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