MGS HD Collection cartridge not working

[Folkenio]

Today I went to insert the MGS HD Collection on my Vita, and the cartridge wouldn't read. Not even an error when inserted, just flat out not being detected as in. The orange LED on the cartridge slot wouldn't even go on, as in reading the cart. I tried with my other cartridges and those work fine and dandy, but for some weird reason, MGS doesn't. Already cleaned the cart pins with a qtip and alcohol, and nothing on that front either.

 

I bought this game pre-owned, and never had any trouble before.

 

Other steps I already tried:

 

• Database rebuilding.
• Deleting the game bubble on the PSVita to try to reinstall.
• Using the cartridge after other games were read.
• Inserting the cartridge multiple times.
• Checking for dust or anything similar on the PSVita cart slot (no sign of that).
• Checking the connector pins on the game cart (pristine as a mirror).

 

At this point I'm giving up. Does anybody has or knows some kind of solution? Has someone had this issue?

Thanks in advance.

[Afro_Gear]

You could try turning it off, install cart, then turn back on and see if it loads it then. You could also test the cart in another vita or PS TV if you have one, otherwise it's likely the cart that's bad. If it starts happening with other carts it may be the Vita cart reader. Good luck!

[Folkenio]

Sadly I don't have a second device, and I also tried your first suggestion.

 

Guess I'll have to give it a funeral.