Fixing Junk from Ebay. Nintendo 64 no video

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  • @cawaboonga85
    @cawaboonga85 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I over did that thingy @10:27 with the heatgun, and the capacitors on the other side desoldered :(
    So be warned and be careful.

    • @RetroKevin
      @RetroKevin  3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Oh no! Should be easy enough to resolder. I should have added a warning in the vid. I'm pinning this so it's easily visible.

    • @cawaboonga85
      @cawaboonga85 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@RetroKevin I still have them all but Im suspecting even when they are surface mounting still have polarity, and thats the tragedy ☹️ if thats the case

    • @RetroKevin
      @RetroKevin  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@cawaboonga85 the little multilayer ceramic capacitors do not have a polarity. And if you have them all still that's great! They can be a bit tricky soldering because they're just so small. Best of luck, wish I could help you more.

    • @alxjones
      @alxjones 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      For more control, you can reflow the solder with the iron; just apply flux and touch the iron to the pins, moving inside out (away from the chip). As long as you're aware beforehand of where the other components are, you can usually avoid unintentionally desoldering them.

    • @semiRockethr
      @semiRockethr ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This one of the reasons why it's not a good idea to use a heat gun in this case, the second is because heat gun unnecessarily stresses out components for a job that could be done with a soldering iron. Granted soldering requires some skills and a good flux.

  • @markkirbylyons239
    @markkirbylyons239 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You are a legend. This is one of those TH-cam Oprah eureka moments when you learn what reflowing is and how it help fixes a dead potato. Thank you sir. ❤

  • @CerbTheUnidog
    @CerbTheUnidog 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Great video, awesome explanations! I'm starting to get into some of this myself, and I really appreciate the videos that properly explain what is going on and why!

    • @RetroKevin
      @RetroKevin  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you for taking an interest in electronic repair and in preserving the past! It's a great hobby to get into.
      I'm glad to help anywhere I can.

  • @sethreign8103
    @sethreign8103 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    It's great how easy these are to fix.

    • @rsears78
      @rsears78 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We’ll see, I’m about to fix mine now. Have the blue screen, no signal, I have the a/v adapter too, so I’m thinking the console must be dirty, hoping that’s it

    • @notaprogamer2782
      @notaprogamer2782 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is ironic, right?

    • @DoctaMarcos
      @DoctaMarcos ปีที่แล้ว

      Any Luck? I plan to do this with my N64, which worked recently, but suddenly no picture. Maybe got dirty, I am hoping its a simple clean up job@@rsears78

  • @SoilentGr33n
    @SoilentGr33n 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    in my experience Nintendo consoles tend to be a little more finicky. I just got done replugging all my consoles and the N64 and SNES are a no show for now. I'm gonna start running down the list of things. thanks for the video

  • @sonicsega1699
    @sonicsega1699 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    no one seems to be able to solve the random resetting issues i have. power light stays on but will randomly go back to bootup. no broken pieces, reset button not stuck.

    • @JullianMacLean-nh5qw
      @JullianMacLean-nh5qw 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I would also like to know how to solve this

    • @midosyt
      @midosyt 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      try replacing the power supply and reset button

  • @Curtishardy09
    @Curtishardy09 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It’s amazing how many just have a bad AV Cable or Power Supply. I worked on one and tested two others last night. Also what’s up with the GameBoy Colors with bad speakers. Seems like there are tons. They all get that rust colored spot on the speaker. Easy enough fix but seems like a flaw.

    • @damienhawthorne8864
      @damienhawthorne8864 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Do you happen to have a link of a fix you suggest?

    • @Curtishardy09
      @Curtishardy09 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Only thing I’ve found is replace with a new one. It requires soldering two wires. The speakers are available on EBay

    • @RetroKevin
      @RetroKevin  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This is one of the reasons I'm making these vidoes.
      I can't tell you how many times I've bought someting "broken" only to plug it in correctly and it to work.
      Not all fixes are this easy... but a lot of them are.

  • @TrickyRickyTicky
    @TrickyRickyTicky 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I know this video is 3 years old but helped me out! Question for you though, I'm trying to identify a resistor on the back of the board. In the FIL11 spot. I know it's 1.3 OHM, but outside of that im lost haha. And I MAYBE had one pop off and cannot find the tiny thing anywhere. Any tips on replacement? Cheers!

  • @r.a.w.talentart
    @r.a.w.talentart 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Probably already been said but the heatsink screws don't need to be removed. Hope this helps you in the future.

    • @RetroKevin
      @RetroKevin  2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      You're correct they don't need to be. Generally when I'm tearing these down everything gets a deep clean. It's just something that gets done out of habit these days.

  • @dragonballz2350
    @dragonballz2350 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ditchit app is where I shop now-no more drama with sellers or misleading descriptions like on eBay! 😊

  • @masterx1907
    @masterx1907 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    @2:34 is exactly what my issue is currently with a console I got off facebook market place for 30 bucks.. i took it to ubreakIfix and they didn’t know what to exactly do with it.. geeksquad wouldn’t touch it either.. my local retro stores didn’t have a person to work on it either

    • @RetroKevin
      @RetroKevin  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Are you having issues with removing the shell?

    • @masterx1907
      @masterx1907 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RetroKevin no, it was mostly the video not working. I found a local guy I've known for awhile that will work on it for like 50 bucks

    • @markusaurelius4015
      @markusaurelius4015 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I’d be willing to help if I was near you ❤

  • @lourdesroman5186
    @lourdesroman5186 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've got a smart TV I'm trying to hook up the N64 but I can't get any color? Everything else works

  • @Nate_o88
    @Nate_o88 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice has the same problem but when I take the board apart it all looks in great condition… any ideas??

  • @ctrujil24
    @ctrujil24 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hey there. Do you happen to do Repair Services? I have 3 N64s I tried to fix based on your instructions to no avail. I’m not an expert in tracing connections to fully diagnose the issue. Happy to send the consoles and a return label and pay a reasonable amount for the fixes? Please let me know.

    • @RetroKevin
      @RetroKevin  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sorry I didn't reply to you sooner. Message me on discord and we can set something up.
      RetroKevin#5929

  • @LaserPowah
    @LaserPowah 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    all my console contacts seem ok, what else can I do? can you show how to reflow the solder on AV port?

  • @Dierksman
    @Dierksman ปีที่แล้ว

    My n64 works fine but when I turn off the system and swap games the video doesn’t show. The power light is on. If I unplug from the wall then plug back in it works. What can that be?

  • @KeritechElectronics
    @KeritechElectronics ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh no! It has xenomorph eggs in it!

  • @willymento27cotuicity
    @willymento27cotuicity 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi what is the branch of the eat?

  • @jessealejandre4501
    @jessealejandre4501 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Does it need a video cartridge for the system to show picture on the TV?

    • @h8GW
      @h8GW 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes, N64s need a game in it to boot. Game cartridges back then literally became part of the console when plugged in.

  • @cynsored
    @cynsored ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello, I have a N64 console, and its not displaying on the TV. Do you take in consoles for repair??

  • @generaloftheArmyofMaDnEsS
    @generaloftheArmyofMaDnEsS 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    why did you not take off the cartridge slot and clean the white connector under it that can gather some crap and be VERY dirty

  • @SharonisCarin321
    @SharonisCarin321 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello I have an old Nintendo 64.
    It's got some maintenance issues.
    You see if I leave it unplayed for months it gets dusty and my console has a random reset issue.
    I was wondering if it's possible to ask for your help
    I don't know if it's my power supply, my games, cartridge slot etc.
    I got my N64 my controllers and my entire collection
    I could send you them to see if you can fix it.
    But I'd need to send you a document of all issues I experienced.
    Is this fine?

    • @RetroKevin
      @RetroKevin  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Before sending it in for repairs I'd recommend looking into the reset button. Gunk can get built up in there causing issues.
      However, if you're interested I do have personal contact info in my video description. There we can work out details

  • @MichaelCaballerosk8
    @MichaelCaballerosk8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My 64 isn’t displaying video or audio and I don’t have the tools to take it apart so I guess it might be better to buy another one which I don’t to do 😅

    • @RetroKevin
      @RetroKevin  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Does the red light come on when you power in the system? If not it's possible you have a bad power supply.
      If it does my guess would be the AV port. They screwdriver you need is under $10 on Amazon.
      And it might be possible to reflow the soldering with a hairdryer on max setting and get it really close to the solder.
      www.amazon.com/dp/B07BF8R6YY/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_5C72958HHJ8HDT19QY7P?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

    • @MichaelCaballerosk8
      @MichaelCaballerosk8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RetroKevin the red light does come on and I bought a new AV cord and I tried a couple other things online that said would help but still nothing. I ended up taking it to a place where they repair older consoles but they said they don’t know what it could be and they said they checked everything from the motherboard to the ports themselves so it is a little confusing

    • @RetroKevin
      @RetroKevin  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      If shipping wasn't an issue I'd take a look at it lol

  • @rabbitgaming3901
    @rabbitgaming3901 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Plug controllers in it, says, controllers are not plugged in. I do what it says, turn it off. Plug it in turn it back on, and it says the other controller's not answer. I do the same thing. Turn it back on, then it goes back to the other controllers not in, but it is

  • @Sealutions1
    @Sealutions1 ปีที่แล้ว

    i had the cover off and my buddy put the expansion pack on backwards and now nothing works.. any idea what he did?

    • @Zestypanda
      @Zestypanda ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He shorted the power to ground.

    • @Sealutions1
      @Sealutions1 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Zestypanda so is the power brick toast ?

    • @Sealutions1
      @Sealutions1 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Zestypanda or did he toast the expansion pack?

  • @airplane6417
    @airplane6417 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    *so your the one who bought that lot from under me*
    I was just about to buy it, but then, gone.
    No worries I found a better lot a day later and profited quite a bit from it!
    Edit: Also, can you show us how to fix N64 power adapters?

    • @RetroKevin
      @RetroKevin  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Lol, I got these months ago. Just finally got a temporary studio setup, so now I can start working on and filming my backlog of repairs and video ideas.
      Lucky for you I now have a power adapter that needs repairing. Well two if you count the small cord repair.
      I'll add that to the list of my next couple videos. Stay tuned.

    • @silenthill4
      @silenthill4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The knock offs leech power

    • @aaronbass6189
      @aaronbass6189 ปีที่แล้ว

      only am slimball does this get an real job asshole

  • @AnimeDreams2.0
    @AnimeDreams2.0 ปีที่แล้ว

    But with no game can i see anithing?

  • @a7mdftw
    @a7mdftw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video really

  • @davidvillanueva8021
    @davidvillanueva8021 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video!

  • @Alaskancrabpuffs21
    @Alaskancrabpuffs21 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been doing this with Gamecubes

  • @narniaphuket
    @narniaphuket 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    you gotta invest in an ultrasonic

  • @horacecomegna335
    @horacecomegna335 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Plus, these systems are meant to be played on tube style TV’s, not LCD’s.

    • @RetroKevin
      @RetroKevin  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      100% this. I can not disagree with you at all. CRT TVs have barely any input lag, and the lack of resolution almost makes an anti-aliasing effect.
      I do not by any means ever play on the TV that I have in my videos (aside from the quick play tests shown). It is solely a small testing TV.
      I would love to have a Sony Trinitron for my retro systems, but they're bulky/heavy for the size I want.

  • @kristatipton91
    @kristatipton91 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sometimes you have to beat on the game itself to work. That's what I do to mine to make it work fine.

    • @RetroKevin
      @RetroKevin  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I also hear that blowing really hard in the cartridge will work sometimes too

    • @jshepard152
      @jshepard152 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@RetroKevin I can confirm that blowing on the cartridge worked 50% of the time during the years 1988 to 1995.