Nintendo 64 Not Working?

I have a Nintendo 64. It's fine nothing damaged or ripped. But whenever i want to play It won't show up on the tv. the red light is on. But no luck. I don't have the three red-white-yellow wires wrong. Or anything but i don't know what's the problem.Sorry if wrong Section.

Replying to #1

hmmm...sounds like your game just won't load....have you tried another game?

Replying to #2

Yup still the same thing. The games are that old.

Just fiddle with the game cartridge until it works. Also, try cleaning it with a little bit of rubbing alcohol or finger nail polish remover to get any dirt off of it.

hmmm...i also had a similar issue like this before....did anyone remove the expansion pack from the system? cuz when mine was missing, it's wouldn't boot -.-"

Try wiggling it into different positions and turning it on.Sounds dirty. :P

I think the problem is that i just noticed the slot for the games is dirty. I'll try wiggling it too.Btw
Why is it that Ace is always helpful or i got too many problems.

dont use nail polish remover to clean electrical contacts, it will eat them. rubbing alcohol is the correct choice.

Cool3456beaty · #7Why is it that Ace is always helpful

Cause I am. :3And you can use a pen to unscrew the N64 to clean it if you need to.

Replying to #8

I just didn't have alcohol. :P

After your cleaning spree if your still having problems you may need to check your video cable either its gone bad, or the TV ports have.

Loonylion · #8dont use nail polish remover to clean electrical contacts, it will eat them. rubbing alcohol is the correct choice.

Yeah i wasn't gonna use nail polish when i have rubbing alcohol.

Replying to #10

The tv ports are fine cause my other consoles work on that tv.

ace1o1 · #9Cause I am. :3And you can use a pen to unscrew the N64 to clean it if you need to.I just didn't have alcohol. :P

ok what if i use a screwdriver? :P

Cool3456beatyYeah i wasn't gonna use nail polish when i have rubbing alcohol.The tv ports are fine cause my other consoles work on that tv. ok what if i use a screwdriver? :P

if the slots dirty try blowing it or get a vaccum

Replying to #12

hehhe that's funny cause before i read your post i blowed it with a hairdryer.

Replying to #13

LOLIt can be your console is dying.Does it show anything when you boot it up without cardridge?
I don't know if it does normally but it might be worth a try.

Replying to #14

Nothing shows up. i haven't tried what they told me but i will later.

yoshi2889 · #14LOLIt can be your console is dying.Does it show anything when you boot it up without cardridge?
I don't know if it does normally but it might be worth a try.

the N64 does nothing without a cartridge

Replying to #16

Hm. Because I saw a few BIOS' on YouTube for the N64.