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Leapfrog Leapster doesn't read cartridges anymore?

My son's Leapfrog Leapster game is only a few weeks old.  All of a sudden when we put a cartridge in, it doesn't read or recognize the cartridge.  It flashes a cartridge picture and question mark.  We've changed the batteries.  Any help you can provide?

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    I have the same problem

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    Take a look inside your LeapPad and make sure all the contacts inside are sticking up equally. I used a very small screwdriver and straightened up one of the contacts on the far end and now things appear to be working properly.

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HI my son has a LEAP frog MAKE SURE THAT THERE IS NOTHING OBSTUCTING THE CONTACTS( metal on the game and the cartdridge meet)


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Take a look inside your LeapPad and make sure all the contacts inside are sticking up equally. I used a very small screwdriver and straightened up one of the contacts on the far end and now things appear to be working properly.

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