Home » Questions » Goods and Services [ Ask a new question ]

Why is my well kept N64 system starting to shut off?

Why is my well kept N64 system starting to shut off?

Hello all!

Asked by: Guest | Views: 252
Total answers/comments: 4
bert [Entry]

If its shutting off at a common length of time from cold, then its probably something to do with IC's overheating or maybe power supply. Maybe try blowing a fan on it while using it and see if it lasts longer. If it does its definitely heat related. In that case it won't be the power supply cable. The problem would be related to items on the motherboard, maybe the capacitors. Its also possible that the heat sink is not attached well enough anymore and it might be a good idea to reseed that. Let me know what happens from there.
bert [Entry]

I have no idea if its my game or my system... I bought a super mario 64 game and i started to play it... racing koopa the quick and BAM! it reset to the loading screen... Is it because its a japanese game and i changed the back on it to play it on my console or just the system?
bert [Entry]

"Have you diagnosed the jumper pak / expansion pak?

Expansion paks are known for resetting the system randomly (ESPECIALLY 3rd party ones)! due to overheating. Try using the original jumper pak (not expansion pak)? When it overheats, the systems goes black, then it cools and the system reboots..

The console gives a “black screen of death” if the jumper pak isn’t seated perfectly. If it’s loose or corroded at all, the system will just go black, with the red light still on.."
bert [Entry]

If it does that then if you want to take the risk, you might try taking the console apart carefully to check what the problem is. Sometimes there is a chance you can spot the problem and find a way to fix it or maybe ask anyone you know who is good in tech things to help you. If you don’t feel like taking the risk, try checking if the jumper or expansion paks are in properly or cleaned properly as sometimes that will cause the problem to happen.