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8086-PC moved page Game and Console cleaning to Game and console cleaning
: When you clean a slot or port, you should also clean whatever goes in it to prevent the future accumulation of dirt on the connector. This applies especially to cartridges.
===Laser lens<===: For consoles which use optical discs, the laser lens can be cleaned very quickly once you have access to it. Top-loading consoles ([[PlaystationPlayStation|PS1]], [[Sega Saturn|Saturn]], etc.) make it very easy to reach the laser since all you have to do is open the lid. Consoles which use a tray or a slot (PS2, 3DO FZ-1, etc.) will necessitate that you open the console to gain access.
: To clean the lens, start by getting some isopropyl alcohol on a cotton swab, but not too much; just push the tip against the alcohol container to squeeze out the excess. Then use the alcohol-soaked cotton swab to clean the lens by moving the swab gently in circles. Unless it appears you've left a puddle of alcohol behind on the lens, don't bother using a dry cotton swab to wipe it off; the alcohol should evaporate entirely in less than a minute.
