Ghouls n Ghosts GBC - no nintendo logo at all?

[recorderdude]

So, I'm pretty sure every single one of us has dealt with a glitchy gameboy nintendo logo at some point. Whether it's all black, or there's a few extra dots around the letters, its presence means that the game won't be starting anytime soon without a proper cleaning. For the most part, I've been able to salvage my GB colleciton with the use of a Q-tip and alcohol, but it appears that I've run into some trouble.

At a convention a month ago, I acquired a cosmetically perfect copy of "Ghosts n Goblins" for the Gameboy/Color for $13, a nice bit less than what it goes for online. However, I wasn't able to access my collection until now, and, finally giving it a test, I can't seem to get a Nintendo logo to appear at all at the GB boot screen. I've cleaned it extensively, I've tried inserting it at different heights and angles and all the contacts are there and clean, but alas, no luck.

Since this is a pretty rare cart (and one that'd be a damn shame to give up on), what else can I do to fix it up? I can only imagine this won't be the first time I'll come across the issue in my collecting journey, so best learn it early.

Thanks for any help!

[FOnewearl]

You could try Brasso to clean the contacts if you haven't already, if that doesn't get it working it's pretty safe to assume that something is wrong with the game and that it's not just a matter of cleaning the contacts.

[wiggyx]

Don't use Brasso.

Don't ever use Brasso on your cart contacts.

Use it on your Grandmother's brass door knobs and bathroom hardware.

[8-Bit Archeology]

I had that problem with conkers pocket tails. Get the bit for opening this cart, if you dont already have one. Mine turned out to be sticky congealed soda. I used a toothbrush with water to clean it up and let it dry for a few days. Works like a champ now. Always test save batteries too.

[ApolloBoy]

You could also try reflowing the pins on the ROM chip inside the cart if all else fails. I actually did this to my Super Mario Bros. Deluxe cart after multiple attempts of cleaning it, and sure enough reflowing the solder joints for the ROM brought it back.

[Niku-Sama]

learned this one as an old computer trick for contact corrosion Best for cleaning contacts