bit of a problem

[blaze3927]

well, i decided to start portabilizing one of my n64's, worked fine before i started but then.....after the cart slot relocation I tested but nothing happens, I turn on the power and the red light comes on, the screen flickers but nothing happens, like theres no cart in there, so i check for loose connections/short/solder...nothing, but 2 traces have been scraped a bit above where you solder the cart slot wires.
what do you think the problem is most likely to be
(i have tried different carts/jumper/power supply/cords/ paks etc...)

[argelfraster]

Same thing happened to me yesterday...
I think my board is fried...the LED doesnt even go on.



EDIT: Try using a different cart slot. It worked for me.

[metalcookie]

this is a common problem(for me atleast.)
if you do have it on batteries, turn the system on, with or without a game in it, and then test the board's input power.
make sure the 3.3 volt line is getting enough power. on mine, it's only getting 2.567.
solution: get a capacitor for the ti regulator larger than the one you have. i was using a 25 volt, then i switched to a 35 volt, and the voltage raised .275 volts.
if you aren't using batteries right now, then try checking the switch on the n64. if you removed it then make sure everything is wired correctly.
if you are either using batteries or the original power source and still it won't start, then clean out the game with a cotton swab and some rubbing alcohol.
still nothing?
try blowing on the cartridge slot.
still getting nothing?
check your wiring with the video input. make sure you have ground connected.
even after that still nothing?
i'm afraid after you get to the end of this list and you are still unsuccessful, then i suggest buying a new n64. the one you have now could be fried if none of the following solutions help you

[metalcookie]

there is ONE more solution i can think of, but it may take a while.
if you haven't poured hot glue all over the cart slot, then take out your multimeter and test EVERY pin to make sure none are bridging. just a tiny bit of solder can work its way up into where the pins come out the plastic. if this is your problem, get a pencil tipped soldering iron tip and some desoldering braid and try your best to clear anything that might be up in there.
if bridging was your problem, and your n64 is still not working even after clearing up that solder, then i'm afraid your n64 may be dead

[blaze3927]

okay it worked!!!!! (on a new n64)!!!!!!
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