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 ==== Opening carts ====
+=== NES===
 NES games produced after 1987 use 3.8mm Gamebit screws, but earlier cartridges use common slotted screws. After removing the screws, lift the back off and remove the PCB.
-Famicom carts don't use screws and requires carefully squeezing one half of the shell so the plastic flexes and unclips itself.
+===Famicom===
+todo: another method https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHyE7VMM58Y
+Famicom carts don't use screws and require carefully squeezing one half of the shell so the plastic flexes and unclips itself.
+Gently apply pressure until you hear a pop or if the cartridge is bent a little, try pulling on one half of it to open it. If you don't hear a pop or see it bend after applying a generous amount of pressure untighten and check the cartridge positioning.
+If you are using a vice, double check that the line separating both halves of the cartridge is not covered by the clamps, this will ensure that only one half of the cartridge is tightened and that the plastic tabs can be correctly released.
+So you can get an idea of how much pressure should be applied, you may want to try it out with an inexpensive game.
 ===== For Reference: Identifying Game Versions =====
 todo: add info on cart/box serials (and non-standard carts if relevant)