Nice video, I bought a super smash bros cartridge too for just 8 dollars and successfully repaired it (had 2 broken traces) and its my first time using a soldering iron :') thanks for the tips
Nice video, man! I'm restoring my copy. First I disassembled my N64 but it worked with other games. Then I went for the game itself and it seems I need a voltmeter xD
This video was helpful, I had the same exact cart with the battery and the same #15 broken pin. My soldering job was ugly and I got some solder on the pin but it works now! W
That is a very good strategy as well! I do that quite often and it works great with N64 games as there are basically 2 different kinds of boards. I have been meaning to make a video on how to do that. Thank you for reminding me!
Hi! First of all, thank you very much for your video. I have a Super Smash Bros that was broken for many years (more than 15). The fact is that I decided to do the repair based on your video and I successfully achieve it! But (!), after some minutes playing (not more than 1 or 2) the game start rebooting. Could it be because of the battery??(was really low(around 0.2V)) or do you think it is because of the soldering? Also, I cleaned the pins and the board with alcohol (91%) and a toothbrush I think that's good, right?
I cannot hit the "Like" button enough! I was so drawn into every second of this! I only have two complaints--I really, really want to be so ridiculously close to what you're doing exactly--I kept wanting to zoom in. Two--maybe speed this up a bit--I don't think I blinked until the end of the video. (Just kidding on that one!)
Thank you very much!! I appreciate the feedback! For sure, at some point in the future, I would like revisit this video! I am working on a similar guide for the SNES so the feedback is much appreciated and I can absolutely factor it into that video!
My ssb cartridge won't hold a save, even after replacing the battery. You think it could be a bad lead? I've also read around that it could be a bad sram chip but I don't know how to tell what the issue is.
i have a problem, i recently bought a shadows of the empire used game, the game boots, but when im about to play the 4 level the game doesnt load just black screen, and it happens with any other following level the game just stays dead with black screen, how do i fix that?
I bought Super Smash Brothers n64 from a retro game store that didn't work and payed $50 turns out the board was cracked lot of soldering never going back there again to buy games obviously they don't test them and try to accuse me of swapping the board I got ripped off bad it works fine now but I was wondering if anyone knows what cheap game has the same motherboard
I have a Conker's Bad Fur Day that I just bought and doesn't boot up. It looks like a couple traces are broken, but my multi-meter shows they all have power. Any thoughts? The broken traces are also on the other side of the board, so I can't test those ones and also don't know how to solder the wire to it? Help!?
Place your meter on continuity than one on ground and the other on your target point. If the connection is good it’ll beep if you hear nothing. There’s a problem.
@@RockerGaming I have One Question though. For your Next FUBAR Session If you Will, Can you turn a Broken Down lump of Coal of a GameCube Console that No Longer Works and Turn it into a Diamond that will no doubt make any gamer jaws Drop??
So as funny as this sounds I did have one when I was a kid but it gave me headaches so we returned it. At some point I will get another one, but currently I dont own one
No problem and thank you! Feel free to sub if you have not done so already I put out tons of video game related project videos, restorations, mods, reviews and unboxings. Some good stuff in the pipeline which should be out in the next few weeks!
I wonder when people would start fixing the broken games themselves and selling them for more or charging a lot for broken games when they realize how easy it is to fix them
Hey Allison, I appreciate the comment! This was a pretty early video I made, but in the end I soldered a wire from the top finger of the cart pin to the rom. The trace that ran from the cart pin to the rom had worn away over time and that was all it took to repair the cartridge. Sorry I didn't do a great job showing that, I think if you take a look at my more recent videos you shouldn't have that issue :) Thanks again for the comment!
What's the battery for?, volatile memory? did all the N64 cartridges come with those?. I wonder how my games haven't been erased after all these years...
Many did its crazy but I have many of my original n64 games whose batteries are still good to this day. Crazy 25 year old batteries still hold a charge
Nice video, I bought a super smash bros cartridge too for just 8 dollars and successfully repaired it (had 2 broken traces) and its my first time using a soldering iron :') thanks for the tips
Great work and thats an incredible deal! No problem and glad it helped you!!
Finally somebody who does not us a new board first
Amen brother!
Nice video, man! I'm restoring my copy. First I disassembled my N64 but it worked with other games. Then I went for the game itself and it seems I need a voltmeter xD
heck yeah dude, fix it up!!
That's mine thanks for fixing it
Great video. I'd love to see a video on those third party N64 controllers. They Hori?
Yes they are and retrobit just released some replica ones. I have some of the OG hori controllers and really like them!
This video was helpful, I had the same exact cart with the battery and the same #15 broken pin. My soldering job was ugly and I got some solder on the pin but it works now! W
I didn't think of testing continuity of a board I had a few weeks ago, I just replace the whole circuits to a new board and it worked
That is a very good strategy as well! I do that quite often and it works great with N64 games as there are basically 2 different kinds of boards. I have been meaning to make a video on how to do that. Thank you for reminding me!
Hi! First of all, thank you very much for your video. I have a Super Smash Bros that was broken for many years (more than 15). The fact is that I decided to do the repair based on your video and I successfully achieve it! But (!), after some minutes playing (not more than 1 or 2) the game start rebooting. Could it be because of the battery??(was really low(around 0.2V)) or do you think it is because of the soldering? Also, I cleaned the pins and the board with alcohol (91%) and a toothbrush I think that's good, right?
I cannot hit the "Like" button enough! I was so drawn into every second of this!
I only have two complaints--I really, really want to be so ridiculously close to what you're doing exactly--I kept wanting to zoom in.
Two--maybe speed this up a bit--I don't think I blinked until the end of the video. (Just kidding on that one!)
Thank you very much!! I appreciate the feedback! For sure, at some point in the future, I would like revisit this video! I am working on a similar guide for the SNES so the feedback is much appreciated and I can absolutely factor it into that video!
Just remember. Also that smash brothers is one of those games. That also won't boot if the battery is dead may just be as simple as a battery.
man wish i had skills like that :D well done!
My ssb cartridge won't hold a save, even after replacing the battery. You think it could be a bad lead? I've also read around that it could be a bad sram chip but I don't know how to tell what the issue is.
What screw bit did you use? And where did you get them it from?
Gamebit screwdrivers. They are used on most retro nintendo consoles.
Ahh, AR-15 dust covers...I knew this would be good.
Is it possible to get that disgusting orange stuff off the like little port thing
very helpful video!
Now all that's left is to replace the stickers on the cartridge (The front sticker and the back warning sticker).
I’d leave it, that well loved rough look is sweet
I don’t know why he wasted so much time. All he had to do was blow in the cartridge, duh
Any soldering kit recommendations? Will be trying to do this myself.
I use a hakko kit its what I would recommend!
How much to fix my copy of goldeneye it's so worn down same with a game I got on ebay
What watt saudering iron would you recommend
i have a problem, i recently bought a shadows of the empire used game, the game boots, but when im about to play the 4 level the game doesnt load just black screen, and it happens with any other following level the game just stays dead with black screen, how do i fix that?
Might be a bad prog chip which would be beyond the scope of this video
I bought Super Smash Brothers n64 from a retro game store that didn't work and payed $50 turns out the board was cracked lot of soldering never going back there again to buy games obviously they don't test them and try to accuse me of swapping the board I got ripped off bad it works fine now but I was wondering if anyone knows what cheap game has the same motherboard
I have a Conker's Bad Fur Day that I just bought and doesn't boot up. It looks like a couple traces are broken, but my multi-meter shows they all have power. Any thoughts? The broken traces are also on the other side of the board, so I can't test those ones and also don't know how to solder the wire to it? Help!?
how did you fix this
@@Meta64_ I never fixed it. I tried soldering it and it seems like all traces are intact but it still won't boot up, and I don't know why.
@@BirdFinancialVideos damn, having the exact same issues and it’s been killing me that i can’t work it out
@@Meta64_ well let me know if you find a solution!
My copy outputs sound but no video. Any suggestions?
What size wire are you using?!
How do you use the multimeter for checking the pins correctly?
Place your meter on continuity than one on ground and the other on your target point. If the connection is good it’ll beep if you hear nothing. There’s a problem.
great stuff! if only there was a zoom option
Are you in the business of preparing cartridges , if you are how much would you charge brotha ? ?
It's True what they say. One Man's Trash is Another Man's Treasure
Amen to that! Especially when you get expensive games for pennies on the dollar 😁
@@RockerGaming True 😁
@@RockerGaming I have One Question though. For your Next FUBAR Session If you Will, Can you turn a Broken Down lump of Coal of a GameCube Console that No Longer Works and Turn it into a Diamond that will no doubt make any gamer jaws Drop??
@@jmeister7482 Oh let there be no doubt that can happen!!!
@@RockerGaming Lol
do you have the virtual boy the Nintendo console before the N64?
So as funny as this sounds I did have one when I was a kid but it gave me headaches so we returned it. At some point I will get another one, but currently I dont own one
What is the wire you’re using to jump?
I used a 30AWG silicon stranded wire. You can get them very cheap off Amazon
RockerGaming thank you so much!! And great video by the way!
No problem and thank you! Feel free to sub if you have not done so already I put out tons of video game related project videos, restorations, mods, reviews and unboxings. Some good stuff in the pipeline which should be out in the next few weeks!
I wonder when people would start fixing the broken games themselves and selling them for more or charging a lot for broken games when they realize how easy it is to fix them
so cool. im just curious of how that damage happens
Good question and not sure to be honest. I think this was just abused and must have gotten wet at some point and the corrosion just ate the traces.
I am the one that Brooke it
I used to play that game as a kid if you want I'll tell you how to get the rest of the characters :)
It's such a good game! One of my favorites for sure!
You didn't show what you did in the end what the heck?
Hey Allison, I appreciate the comment! This was a pretty early video I made, but in the end I soldered a wire from the top finger of the cart pin to the rom. The trace that ran from the cart pin to the rom had worn away over time and that was all it took to repair the cartridge. Sorry I didn't do a great job showing that, I think if you take a look at my more recent videos you shouldn't have that issue :) Thanks again for the comment!
This gave me a chub.
hahaha, thats hilarious!
I think the Super Smash Bros. for n64 is broken due to the dirty traces.
can i send you a game to repair?
Adam, I really appreciate that, but I am a bit backed up right now and really cant take on any more work. I appreciate the consideration though!!
:D
I wish I could some how ZOOM Way, WAY IN CLOSE
Multimiter? Multi-meter
you need micro to show audience
ok step one: learn how to do maintenance.
Sdep
What's the battery for?, volatile memory? did all the N64 cartridges come with those?. I wonder how my games haven't been erased after all these years...
Many did its crazy but I have many of my original n64 games whose batteries are still good to this day. Crazy 25 year old batteries still hold a charge
So meaning you don't have to replace N64 game battery cartridges weather they're in good or bad condition?