"How to Scan your Carts" Tutorial
| First off, you'll need a tool to get the cart apart with.
Nintendo uses a rare security screw to try and keep the masses out of their
goods. But this is easily gotten around. The easiest way is of course to
buy the proper bit from a retail location. I've used MCM
Electronics in the past, but apparentley others have had trouble with
them lately. You could just make your own bit though, which is actually
a lot easier than you would think. All you need is a cheap 6-8 standard
screwdiver bit. What you need to do is cut out the tip of the bit in a shape
of a "U". When making my tool, I used a file to get a groove started,
and then switched to a hacksaw to take out the majority of the bit. Then
went back to a file for the final work. I just kept filing away until the
bit fit over the cart's security screw. I would say it took me about 15
minutes. You will often be able to loosen the screw using just your homemade
bit and a short extension, but the screws can sometimes be a pain, and require
a little more leverage. Check out the pic below to see the full tool I use. Once you've got the actual case apart, you'll be confronted with a metal casing held down by two philips screws, which will simply require an ordinary philips screwdriver. Although you'll probably have the most luck if you use a smaller tip. |
 A close-up of the security bit used by the big N |
 An example of the "proper" bit that usually runs around $3.95 |
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 My hacked bit, which has worked quite nicely so far |
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