Best way to replace a Super Nintendo Game-Save cartridge battery?

[nordlead]

Khuutra said:

nordlead said:
don't use tape. It gets everything gunky, and when you go to replace the battery the next time it'll be a complete mess.

Anyways, the key to a good solder is heating up what you want it to stick too rather than the solder directly. However, if you heat just the metal you want it to stick to, you can overheat the components if they are too close. Do a tiny bit of preheating on the solder so you don't have to heat up the contact point for too long. Having a good iron is also really helpful. Find one with a nice point, rather than a blunt end as it makes it so much easier to get the heat where you want it.

....I take it that you've done this before

I haven't replaced the battery on a cart before, but I use electrical tape and I solder quite a bit. My work badge has electrical tape on it (for the last year probably) and it is starting to come off and has lots of sticky glue left over. I've gotten good enough at soldering that it looks like a pro job. So, I have plenty of experience, just not with a cart specifically.

Also, I don't know if you missed my edit, but I put some other tips for ya.