N64 Repair - No soldering required, just sandpaper

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I recently picked up another large eBay faulty console lot and as expected the adventure doesn’t disappoint. This was a lot of 8 “for parts or not working” systems (5 consoles and 3 handhelds) and today I take a look at the first system from this batch, a neglected N64.

🛒 Specialty products specific to this project
Fiberglass Pen: https://amzn.to/3eQzdWZ
Contact Cleaner: https://amzn.to/3dI93ly
Rust Dissolver Gel: https://amzn.to/3RUMzQS

My philosophy on buying tools is to start small and to "outgrow" your gear over time. Expensive gear won't improve your repair and fault finding skills, only practice will do that. With that in mind below is what's in my current toolkit.

🔧 Toolkit
Screwdriver Set: https://amzn.to/2X7s0Gj
Automatic Wire Stripper: https://amzn.to/30F5TJm
Pocket Multimeter: https://amzn.to/3IdvzQz
Component Tester: https://amzn.to/3l5rHG8

🖌 Soldering Essentials
TS100 Soldering Iron: https://amzn.to/2YIJZUR
No Clean Flux Syringe: https://amzn.to/2NFUZvQ
No Clean Solder: https://amzn.to/2NHEAqQ
Desoldering Braid: https://amzn.to/312Grws
Tip Tinner: https://amzn.to/31w2EF4
Contact Cleaner: https://amzn.to/3dI93ly

🔍 Soldering Add-ons
Fume Extractor with Hose: https://amzn.to/3hspLZi
Desoldering Vacuum Pump: https://amzn.to/3Qe9ipl
Circuit Board Holder: https://amzn.to/3k35Pzm
Helping Hands Soldering Aid: https://amzn.to/3ihgksP

🔥 Thermal Compounds & Tape
Kapton Tape https://amzn.to/3DEu0dd
Arctic MX-4 Thermal Paste: https://amzn.to/2Ak2y8w
1.5MM Arctic Thermal Pads: https://amzn.to/2Vv1RQU

🧴 Lubes and Epoxies
White Lithium Grease: https://amzn.to/2UApx5M
Plastic Epoxy: https://amzn.to/3up0LIm

0:00 Intro and test
2:22 Someone's been here before…
5:45 Contact cleaner to the rescue
8:23 More hidden corrosion
9:29 Hillbilly science
12:58 Rust, soap and water
13:43 Reassembly
15:43 Final test and outro