PC Engine Card failure

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PageVGP
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PC Engine Card failure

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I am having trouble with a HU Card, everything else works perfectly but this R-Type refuses to work. Any tips or tricks I can try to get some life into this so I can play?

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Re: PC Engine Card failure

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Have you tried cleaning the contacts on the cart? If every other game works, that would probably be the culprit. Some rubbing alcohol might do the trick...
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Re: PC Engine Card failure

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you gotta find the hu cards sweet spot. slightly adjust it in the slot till you get it right. Also clean the contacts on the hu card with an eraser.
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Re: PC Engine Card failure

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I had the same problem with my copy of Rtype II. I just cleaned the contacts with some alcohol and it works every time now.
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Re: PC Engine Card failure

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Aside from cleaning, if you're getting a yellow or light blue screen, turn the system back off and back the card out just a little so the lock barely clears it, then turn on again.
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