Repairing Nintendo 64 Motherboard

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Install replacement motherboard

  • Author: tonymag28
  • Time required: 15 to 20 minutes
  • Difficulty: Easy
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This guide will show how to replace the Nintendo 64 motherboard.

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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Top Cover  ¶ 

  • Remove the expansion pack cover.

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Add Note Edit Step 2  ¶ 

  • Remove the expansion pack using the metal spudger.

  • This can also be accomplished using a small spoon.

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Add Note Edit Step 3  ¶ 

  • Remove the 6 screws shown with a gamebit head or screwdriver.

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Add Note Edit Step 4  ¶ 

  • Remove the 2 front legs.

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Add Note Edit Step 5  ¶ 

  • Lift off the top cover.

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Add Note Edit Step 6 — Metal Plate  ¶ 

  • Remove the 14 screws shown using the large Phillips screwdriver.

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Add Note Edit Step 7  ¶ 

  • Remove the metal plate by sliding it back then up.

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Add Note Edit Step 8  ¶ 

  • Remove the 2 screws shown using the small Phillips screwdriver.

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