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    Default Where can I get a SNES cartridge screwdriver bit?

    Preferably cheap and from a reliable site?

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    http://www.electricquarter.com/parts.htm

    One of the more reliable sites out there. Cheap to boot.

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    Thanks, I posted an order. Already have the 4.5MM, but I feel this distinct need to open SNES carts.

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    theyre WAY easier to clean when theyre open.

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    Is the 4.5 mm bit for Genesis games? If so, I can fix my brother's Shining Force 2 before he does something stupid, like buying another copy. Especially at ebay prices... yeesh.
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    mcmelectronics also works if you live in the us or are combo buying something else and shipping it overseas..

    game bits 2 $
    unnessecery packageing in a cargocrate + s/h 25$

    result priceless ripoff (they dont send soft packages)
    Broken? fix it.

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    the first link to electric quarter is an awsome deal for the bits, so far i have only been able to find bits alone at $9 US ea.

    $10.99 plus free shipping is an awsome deal. thanks for the link

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    I believe the owner of Electric Quarter is a DPer.

    I received my bit in short order and it has worked perfectly. Thumbs up for the EQ.

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    I just got the 3.8 and 4.5 mm bits (I think that's the sizes) off of ebay last year. I think I paid $20 shipped for the two bits and a screwdriver with a bunch of other bits (triwing, hex for genesis carts, etc)

    I certainly love having the bits, as has been mentioned it's way easier to clean carts once they're open.
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    Hello, does this same bit also work for PAL cartridges?

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    Play-Asia has them, and they're pretty reliable, but they're ~$6.50 + shipping.
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    Thankyou for a prompt response but that doesn't really answer my question

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    Yes, it'll work on PAL cartridges' security screws.

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    This is a bit late, but if you're just doing 25 or less cartridges, grab whatever (for Nintendo brand cartridges you use a 3.8mm, though I think I'm just repeating what's already been said).

    If you're doing LOTS of cartridges, go for the "tempered steel" bits from this eBay store.

    The cheapo ones end up stripped out after a while - the tempered steel I've done at least 100 cartridges with each before it stripped (one of them got me through 200-300, the next didn't fair as well) - also, I use mine in a drill, so they end up stripping faster.

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    dealextreme.com is super, super cheap and all of their prices include shipping. they got tons of other neat stuff, like flash cards for systems.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dendawg View Post
    http://www.electricquarter.com/parts.htm

    One of the more reliable sites out there. Cheap to boot.
    you got that site before me. i got a 72 pin connector from that site.
    another place i looked at was here and they seem like they have some good prices too. never got anything though.
    http://www.nintendorepairshop.com/sh...Tools+%26+Kits
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    my games. don't have xbox just games for it. game gear is messed up.
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    it's unimportant now, I found an electronics store that will do all of my games for $10

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    just my 2 cents. Electric Quarter has good gamebit for sale. forgot about them, just found out that they sell the same gamebits from newelectronx - the shiny silver ones. best quality on the market. didn't see newelectronx mentioned here for reference, so thought i would place it here to for future lookers.

    Where can I get a SNES cartridge screwdriver bit

    or better yet, just look here

    SNES screwdriver

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    I got mine for a few bucks some years back on eBay, still works and gets the job done.

    If you want to be cheap about it, get a piece of plastic, heat it up until it can mold into the shape of the screw and when it cools, remove it and hey presto, homemade gamebit.

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