How to Replace Nintendo 64 Metal Plate – Step-by-Step Guide

Duration: 45 minutes

Steps: 14 Steps

Let’s get this repair started! Remove the metal plate that covers the motherboard – it’s time to get up close and personal with the core of your device. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered every step of the way.

Step 1

– Let’s start by carefully removing the expansion pack cover – just push the tab in and then pull it out.

Step 2

If your device has a jumper pack, just follow the same steps to take it out. You’ve got this!

A little spoon can step in for a spudger if you’re in a pinch. Get creative!

– Gently pry out the expansion pack with a metal spudger. Easy does it!

Tools Used

Metal Spudger

Step 3

– Time to unscrew! Grab your gamebit head or screwdriver and remove the six screws on the bottom side, as shown in the example. You’re doing great—almost there!

Step 4

– Pop off the N64’s front feet.

Step 5

– Flip it over so the top side is facing up and gently remove the top cover.

Step 6

– Let’s get started. Remove the fourteen screws shown in the example using a Phillips screwdriver – the larger one works best.

Step 7

– Slide back that metal plate as shown in the example, then give it a lift. You’re doing great!

Step 8

– Grab your trusty small Phillips screwdriver and unscrew the two little guys shown in the example. Easy-peasy!

Step 9

– Unscrew the screw located to the right of the LED light using your trusty larger Phillips screwdriver. You’ve got this!

Step 10

– Pop off that tiny metal bracket chilling at the back of the expansion pack slot.

Step 11

– Time to get started! Use your trusty metal spudger to carefully remove the small metal bracket from the front of the expansion pack slot. You got this!

Tools Used

Metal Spudger

Step 12

– Use your trusty spudger to gently pop off the small metal bracket hiding behind the expansion slot. You’ve got this!

Step 13

– Let’s get started by removing the seven screws shown in the example. Grab your trusty larger Phillips screwdriver and get to work!

Step 14

– You did it! To put everything back together, just follow these steps in reverse. If you need help or have any questions, don’t worry, you can always schedule a repair.

– If you didn’t quite get it done, no worries! Just try again or get in touch with us for assistance.

– You’re all done! Nice work!

Success!

To put your device back together, just follow these steps in reverse. If things get tricky or you hit a snag, no worries— you can always schedule a repair. You’ve got this!