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Dead N64's? Do they just need to be cleaned, or what?

Jan 30, 2009 at 9:00:56 PM

(Daniel Tatro) < Kraid Killer >

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I noticed I get in more, and more N64 systems that just boot up to a gray screen. The games have been opened, cleaned, and work in other N64 systems I have. It's not the AV cords either. Are these systems truly no longer working, or is there a way to clean or fix them? They all power up, but to just a blank screen. Any ideas?

Jan 31, 2009 at 1:47:46 AM

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Always check and make sure the jumper pak is in place, for starters...

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Jan 31, 2009 at 9:39:08 AM

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I've been testing them with a jumper pak I know works. Still get the gray screen of death.

Jan 31, 2009 at 11:13:27 AM

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I would just keep trying. Try a bunch of different games. If you work on it long enough you will probably get something. I dont think they make any parts for these?

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Jan 31, 2009 at 4:39:45 PM

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You could probably sell the jumper paks, exp bay covers, and power supplies in individual lots for more than the systems are worth. I have had the same problem. I just sold off about 20 dead n64 systems

Feb 2, 2009 at 2:20:45 AM

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n64s are the only systems ive ever had that died

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Feb 2, 2009 at 4:39:48 AM

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i was just gonna say that wrldstrman

in about 200 NES's i only got like 3 i couldn't fix because there was a problem with the power supply.. i got like 5 N64's out of 30 that were beyond repair but didn't have trouble with the power supply

so i guess its not just the controllers that break easily

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