![N64 main board](https://kumkoniak.com/10.jpg)
![n64 main board n64 main board](https://i.ibb.co/t4xkGRr/20190429-023736.jpg)
Now, it is time to start cleaning everything. Can of Compressed Air or “Dust Remover” Spray.90% Isopropyl Alcohol for the Motherboard.But, if you want to remove the metal housing around the board remove the RED and BLUE groups, too. Removing all the color groups except RED and BLUE should be enough to get the board out of the case. You may also need the locking pliers again if the screws are too tight.Īs you can see, my N64 had a total of 27 screws on the bottom of the case (there are actually 2 more screws which lock in the cartridge slot on the top of case). In the image below, I have color-coded the screws into simple groups, and I would recommend keeping the screws together in these groups for reassembly. But, if you want to remove the metal housing around the board itself, you will have to remove the extra screws holding the heat sinks and board connections.
![n64 main board n64 main board](https://www.models-resource.com/resources/big_icons/5/4640.png)
To take out the motherboard, you have to remove 14-16 screws depending on your N64. Small Phillips Screwdrivers (I also used a flat-head, but be careful not to strip screws!).Here is a shot of the locking pliers in action, what a time saver! Remove all six screws, and you should be able to open the case and see the belly of the beast! There are 6 game bit screws located on the bottom of the console–1 for each of the circular legs (circled above in bright green) and 4 around the perimeter (circled above in bright teal). So, I suggest you use locking pliers ( or vise grips) to add some extra torque! The locking pliers are really a must… I have had very limited success without them. Since the screws are likely machine-tightened, it may be difficult to loosen them. Locking Pliers aka “Vise-Grip or Mole Grip/Wrench” (optional)įor most people, removing the case will be delayed until you can acquire the proper screwdriver to remove the proprietary half-inch “game bit” screws that hold the case together.I did not think cleaning a N64 would be a big deal, but there are definitely some things I wish I knew ahead of time (game bit screws cough cough). So, I have put together this simple guide, “How To: Clean the N64”. Both of the N64s were in good shape, but they needed some TLC to get rid of the dust, dirt, and grime that had gathered over the years. Jarrod Parkes Jarrod Parkes GitHub Resume LinkedIn Presentations Reviews How to Clean the N64Ī week ago, my brother and I acquired two N64s from a seller in Decatur, Alabama.
![N64 main board](https://kumkoniak.com/10.jpg)