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SNES Cartridge Disassembly

This guide, originally created by Redteck, describes the disassembly of a Europe/Japan-style Super Nintendo game cartridge.

1 min readUpdated Oct 9, 2026

This guide, originally created by Redteck, describes the disassembly of a Europe/Japan-style Super Nintendo game cartridge.

Required Tools

  • Screw Head - 6-Node.svg 3.8mm "game bit" screwdriver

Disassembly

3.8m Game Bit
(2x)
SNES Cartridge Screw.pngScrew Head - 6-Node.svg
Screw Information
Count2
Screw head3.8m Game Bit
Diameter2mm
Spacing0.5mm
Length7.3mm
ColorGold
  1. Remove the two 3.8mm "game bit" screws from the front of the cartridge.
    SNES Cart Disassembly 1.png SNES Cart Disassembly 2.png
  2. Pivot open the cartridge by opening the pin-side.
    SNES Cart Disassembly 3.png
  3. The board can be removed by hand.
    SNES Cart Disassembly 4.png SNES Cart Disassembly 5.png

Reassembly

  1. Hook the tabs in the top of the cartridge together and pivot it shut.
    SNES Cart Reassembly 1.png
  2. Insert the two screws.
    SNES Cart Reassembly 2.png SNES Cart Reassembly 3.png

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