Retro Cart Cleaning & Contact Restoration Service

Clean Contacts. Reliable Reads. Every Time.

Dirty or corroded cartridge contacts are the #1 cause of game read errors, graphical glitches, and failed saves. The Retro Cart Cleaning & Contact Restoration Service from Etowntec Gaming is a professional mail-in service that deep cleans and restores the contacts on your retro game cartridges — getting them reading reliably again.

Supported Systems

• NES
• SNES
• Nintendo 64 (N64)
• Game Boy (GB)
• Game Boy Color (GBC)
• Game Boy Advance (GBA)
• Sega Genesis

How It Works

1. Order this service — set quantity to match the number of carts you're sending in (e.g., quantity 3 = 3 carts at $9.99 each)
2. Ship your carts to us — pack securely and ship at your expense. You'll receive our mailing address in your order confirmation email.
3. Include your order info — place a printed or handwritten slip inside the package with your order number, name, and number of carts so we can match your shipment to your order.
4. We clean and restore — turnaround is 3–5 business days after we receive your carts.
5. We ship them back — return shipping is included in the service price.

Pricing

• $9.99 per cartridge — covers labor, cleaning, and return shipping
• Sending multiple carts? Simply increase the quantity at checkout.
• Also need a battery replacement? Save with our Retro Cart Full Service Bundle — cleaning + battery replacement for $22.98 per cart.

Important Notes

• Carts are shipped to us at the customer's expense and risk
• We recommend insured shipping for valuable cartridges
• Severely corroded contacts may not be fully restorable
• Always include your order number inside the package — shipments without order info may be delayed
• International customers (including Canada): Any customs duties or fees assessed on the return shipment are the responsibility of the buyer.