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This guide will show how to replace the Nintendo 64 motherboard.
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Remove the expansion pack cover by pushing in the tab and pulling out.
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Lever the expansion pack out using a metal spudger.
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Remove the six screws on the bottom side indicated in the example with a gamebit head or screwdriver.
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Remove the two front feet of the N64.
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Rotate to top side up and lift off top cover.
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Remove the fourteen screws indicated in the example using the larger Phillips screwdriver.
I’m not entirely certain if it's a common difference, but my nintendo 64 doesn’t have fourteen screws, but rather, 8 screws, and instead of 3 heat sinks, it only has the one separate heat sink on the chip close to the memory expansion pack. additionally, aside from the 6 screws closest to the expansion pack, the two other screws are held on by nuts under the metal piece.
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Remove the metal plate indicated in the example by sliding it back and then lifting it up.
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Remove the two screws indicated in the example using the smaller Phillips screwdriver.
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Remove the screw to the right of the LED light using the larger Phillips screwdriver.
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Remove the small metal bracket from the back of the expansion pack slot.
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Remove the small metal bracket from the front of the expansion pack slot with the metal spudger.
I have noticed this is not in Australian Pal versions of the N64.
at First i thought i was missing a bit on my N64 and now have looked a second one and its also not there.
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Remove the small metal bracket behind the expansion slot using the spudger.
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Remove the seven screws indicated in the example using the larger Phillips screwdriver.
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Lift off and remove the metal plate as indicated in the example.
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Remove the four screws indicated using the #1 Phillips screwdriver.
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Lift up and remove the motherboard.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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4.2mm doesn't seem right. When I looked to purchase all I saw was 4.5mm and now that I have one in my hand it seems to fit very precisely on the screws on my N64.
i got the second comment :whyy:
What are the symptoms of a bad motherboard?