I Restored This Yellowed Junk Nintendo 64 - Retro N64 Console Restoration
In this episode I will restore this Nintedo 64 (N64) which is very yellowed and doesn't show any picture on the TV. This model was originally transparent blue/white but now it's more transparen green/yellow. There seems to be also some damage from water or other liquid.
To open the console, I need a special tool usually called game bit. Such screws can be found in many Nintendo consoles. The N64 has a ton of different types of screws so it's especially important to make sure I know where they go once I'm putting it back together. I use an ice cube tray for this purpose as usual. I also marked different screws with different colors in the video. However screws marked with same color in different parts of the video are NOT similar.
After all the plastic parts were disassembled from around the electronics. I cleaned the plastic and used method called retrobrighting to remove the yellowing from the plastic. Tutorial to retrobrighting here: grgone.info/will/zsqJiqOjnrp8lKc/b-nteo&t
Next it was time to figure out why I had no image in my TV. With older consoles not having a picture is usually much better sign than the device not powering on because I know the board is not completely fried. Both cases could still be result of major damage but from my experience that is often just a result of lack of connection at some point. If something had, shorted the console would probably not even turn on. In this case I found there to be damage dirt under the game port which could affect the console, but most likely there was a cold solder joint, which means the poer for my AV cable was not connected. I resoldered all the joints and the console started working. Often it can be enough just to melt the old solder and it's not even needed to add any new solder.
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Mr. Coldfire
Πριν 27 λεπτά
I'm just surprised the info sickers on the back are still fine after being scrubbed and soaked in Hydrogen Peroxide...
baba_booey_
Πριν 12 ώρες
This n64 has been outside for a year then it got sold.
らいくりLikelyLads
Πριν 16 ώρες
ロクヨン！！！！！
Ktos Cos
Πριν 2 ημέρες
The controller should be also restored, but in the same video..
Mike Rodriguez
Πριν 2 ημέρες
In a world where latches didn't exist... too many screws, too little time
Salt One
Πριν 2 ημέρες
The disgusted puffin independently drip because cicada peroperativly offend near a lewd capricorn. curious, momentous deposit
BethOhReally
Πριν 2 ημέρες
Putting the GRgone link inside reminds me of when I am at work and im an old house stripping some old wallpaper off, Then on a wall underneath a name and a date of the guy who wallpapered it. Like my dad came a cross one that said 1894. So interesting xxxx
Britt C
Πριν 2 ημέρες
Watching these console restoration videos makes me want to get into the process as well, too much anxiety though. I think I’ll watch videos instead of further ruining something.
FuzzieGamer
Πριν 2 ημέρες
When the restoration channel is not fake.
ProtossEvo
Πριν 3 ημέρες
For your controller fix: Steel Stick 64
carp68
Πριν 3 ημέρες
Absolutely fascinating. And I so enjoy that the only sound is you working. Perfection. Thanks!
MySon89
Πριν 3 ημέρες
Restore my original 1984 Apple Macintosh
fookoff gaygoogle
Πριν 3 ημέρες
The Kingdom of N64 dust mites is not amused!!!!
Google Account
Πριν 3 ημέρες
Who's fixing the N64?
Wilson Revelle
Πριν 3 ημέρες
I have been trying for YEARS to make my finger magnetic. All I ever got was a portal to some other planet but the food was good.
Sebas Mx
Πριν 4 ημέρες
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
DontSuspend Ionlyspokemymind
Πριν 4 ημέρες
3 million views... you should invest in a new less shitty air gun with some psi.... omg im at 11:52 now get a respectable soldering iron as well
kilokal597
Πριν 3 ημέρες
the air gun is fine, its made to not break electronics, but the soldering iron absolutely sucks
havy99
Πριν 5 ημέρες
2077: ps5 resorted
Mr. Petersson
Πριν 5 ημέρες
Thanks for the laugh of the day. That 'magnetic finger' was brilliant.
riley tracy
Πριν 6 ημέρες
omg for a sec i thought the duck-ter had airpods in
riley tracy
Πριν 6 ημέρες
i wish i were an engineer ):
Warrior Mindset
Πριν 6 ημέρες
Who down voted this video?🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔
BlueRexPlaysGames
Πριν 7 ημέρες
The owner of this N64 obviously never played Donkey Kong 64. No red top jumper pack.
GameCube Player
Πριν 4 ημέρες
expansion pack
Naska
Πριν 7 ημέρες
Hi, how many times can you reuse hydrogen peroxide?
Bruno Sanchez
Πριν 7 ημέρες
So good, I love the satisfaction
Joe Mac
Πριν 8 ημέρες
Nice restoration, but I was distracted during the video. I kept trying to figure out why all the dislikes? Is it people who accidentally clicked on it, expecting a k-pop video? Is it people who knew what they were going into, then got jealous because you did a better job than they could do???
Aarc Vault
Πριν 8 ημέρες
Great content; got enough commercials EVERY 5 MINUTES?!
coco pops
Πριν 8 ημέρες
This feels like ninos home but with electronics
PRIDE CHS
Πριν 8 ημέρες
Funfact-he recorded the video to reassemble all the parts 😂😂
Hardcore Noob
Πριν 8 ημέρες
I would like to ask, are you selling these consoles you restore? I'm really interested in buying a restore 64 from you.
foxxygamesyt
Πριν 9 ημέρες
Where did you get the magnetizer I want one of those. 😃
foxxygamesyt
Πριν 6 ημέρες
@iv3game bro ima fricking 10 year old I don’t have bank cards and I don’t shop
iv3game
Πριν 7 ημέρες
Amazon my child Amazon The devil's store. they KNOW where you live they KNOW your bank cards they KNOW what you like to shop. Google Know you like a open book 📖 Google knows your social security number. buttttt fuck it. it's already too late. feel free to use other browsers.
SlickJayB
Πριν 9 ημέρες
Brush ur teeth while watching these parts 4:50, 5:11, 5:19
GEORGINA THE DOLL
Πριν 9 ημέρες
I’ve never been more happy to hear “it’s a me Mario” lololol great job! Makes me feel like I should have kept my N64, I miss it so much 😢
emmerson
Πριν 3 ημέρες
Got the same feeling too
Fabricio Baptista
Πριν 9 ημέρες
De todos os vídeos que eu já vi, esse é o que aparenta o resultado final não ter ficado tão bom, porém de um modo geral ficou bom e você é um excelente profissional, parabéns.
Guillermo Garcia
Πριν 9 ημέρες
Where did you get the consoles?
Thiago Feltrin
Πριν 10 ημέρες
Literally a barn find
Natalie B
Πριν 10 ημέρες
When I saw the thumbnail I looked at my green N64 and thought "why isn't mine white at the bottom" Then I got 2 seconds in and found out why.
Mason Baker
Πριν 11 ημέρες
Aaaargggghhhhhhh yeah... that’s how I like it baby... nice and slow
BmnGameBoy
Πριν 11 ημέρες
Oh wow there are magnetize bricks
Sierra Fowler
Πριν 11 ημέρες
Man this brings back memories. I remember playing Pokemon on this with my brother. I feel so old
Scott Burrows
Πριν 12 ημέρες
Only disappointment is you didn't use Goldeneye to test the console
AmandaTheStampede
Πριν 12 ημέρες
sheesh that thing was filthy! watching you clean it and remove the yellowing was very satisfying
Ali Hyfv
Πριν 12 ημέρες
👍👍
Carr2 Oman
Πριν 12 ημέρες
👌
Alma Miranda
Πριν 13 ημέρες
Outstanding work. And the video is so relaxing
RETRO GAMER
Πριν 13 ημέρες
Fun fact he just splash some dirt on the n64 to make a video
*gacha Can*
Πριν 13 ημέρες
Nintendo screw 64
ElMariachi
Πριν 13 ημέρες
I wonder if some stupid kids ever have gotten caught with both of their tiny hands in between the module slot flaps..
VeXx Specture
Πριν 14 ημέρες
1:07 um he just has a magnet in the glove how are people fooled by this YOU CAM SEE THE MAGNET IN THE GLOVE
VeXx Specture
Πριν 14 ημέρες
The n64 didn’t turn green it’s just a translucent green n64 variant 😂😂😂
James Young
Πριν 14 ημέρες
Use some flux while soldering those joints - it will make it much easier
JAMTube
Πριν 14 ημέρες
8:12 when the N64 is sus
SpecEX1
Πριν 14 ημέρες
that looks like sand...
Nekronys
Πριν 14 ημέρες
You are really bad at soldering, by the way. It almost made my eyes bleed.
Julien Radoux
Πριν 14 ημέρες
Is hydrogen peroxide reusable? For example what you used here you are going to reuse it?
Tevlon Water
Πριν 15 ημέρες
17:16 we're not in any rush... Bob-omb: INCOMING!!!
Locane256
Πριν 15 ημέρες
Why no ultrasonic cleaning bath? Loved the video :)
dave
Πριν 15 ημέρες
1:07 wait...what the fuuuu-
Yoda83x
Πριν 15 ημέρες
You always remind me on the peaceful toy doctor in one of those ToyStory Movies, carefully repairing toys 🥰
TheRedGlint4427
Πριν 15 ημέρες
This channel is relaxing af lol
Sagittarius A*
Πριν 16 ημέρες
I liked the yellowed blue color, actually! Love your videos, thank you for sharing them with us.
Constance Miller
Πριν 16 ημέρες
There was a store selling restored consoles in the mall. I walked though with my son like I introducing old friends. Thanks.
John Hensley
Πριν 16 ημέρες
Watching these feels like some kind of absolution or repentance for the consoles i've seen damaged through my span.
Sheila Christian
Πριν 16 ημέρες
Legal achei top demais 👏 oddy tinkering
atlys
Πριν 17 ημέρες
I swear, seeing horribly yellowed plastics return to original colors and clean pcbs and components will never not be satisfying.
Will Thefox
Πριν 17 ημέρες
What if ha n64 was dis youtuber who destroys anything expensive and he looks Chinese but talks inglish
Facu Aloi
Πριν 17 ημέρες
so fake restoration
Nora Gutierrez
Πριν 18 ημέρες
My husband has taken a many of these apart to clean them lol im not sure if he's gone to these depths but they always look awesome once he's done. Great job!
therealknapster
Πριν 18 ημέρες
Mario 64 best game ever made , as only campaign I've ever played . Bought games and only ever played online and never looked at campaign on them . Including call of duty games .
MarcusAurelius
Πριν 18 ημέρες
You're telling me Indian Pale Ale is the wrong stuff to clean my consoles with?
Jorge Soyche
Πριν 18 ημέρες
And that kids is how Slowrunning of Super Mario 64 started...
Mischievous kitty Crafts
Πριν 18 ημέρες
XD only the finest ipa hahaha 😆
MrJadedGreen
Πριν 19 ημέρες
Saw a few specks of dust and what appeared to be particles of cola, (I'm guessing Pepsi) on that otherwise nicely cleaned, and reassembled casing. I went ahead and wiped them off with a little Windex and a cloth. Nice to hear the actual work and not some overplayed instrumental.
lanot senep
Πριν 19 ημέρες
the best
Caitenten YT
Πριν 19 ημέρες
Bro that is a really rare type of N64 with the split colors, those ones are hard to find!
BirdySama
Πριν 19 ημέρες
Those dual colors and the special edition orange and black N64 are among the rarest with the Pikachu one
taryn clogherty
Πριν 19 ημέρες
wtf is a magnetizer and where do i get one for no purpose other than sticking myself to the fridge
Karbry Ramirez
Πριν 19 ημέρες
Damn! Good as new.
Tammen Jnobaptiste
Πριν 20 ημέρες
How do you know which screw goes where?🤯
Freddie Najera
Πριν 21 ημέρα
I didn't like the board rework, it was very simple, it should have been done with a microscope, flux and other things ... But it seems that despite my opinion, it worked well
Luiz Sarchis
Πριν 21 ημέρα
WOW! That bath of hydrogen peroxide and UV light did wonders! Does it work for any plastic?
Viktoria Sebak
Πριν 21 ημέρα
Are those Unicum glasses? :D My husband has similar glasses.
jose salguero
Πριν 21 ημέρα
Nice job ! The only thing I do different I won’t turn it on right away until I opened and check if there’s any water it moisture damage Everything all’s you did is awesome The magnetizer is a great idea !! Thanks
Kittyfrog
Πριν 22 ημέρες
Truly you are doing god's work!
Jake D
Πριν 23 ημέρες
The soldering is yikes but everything else is satisfying.
Sir TroLLington Da 4th
Πριν 23 ημέρες
To add to the nostalgia you could've blew on the cartridge before loading it. 😂
Bryan Lokão
Πριν 23 ημέρες
Great job!! That's nice to see!
vengeance1701
Πριν 24 ημέρες
Good to know you're magnetic.
Benito Mussolini
Πριν 24 ημέρες
S A N D
tim sears
Πριν 24 ημέρες
Should do a GameCube restore.
Tore del valle
Πριν 24 ημέρες
This man looks like a serious guy but he have a doctor duck 🤧❤️
spyro dragon
Πριν 24 ημέρες
Restoration GameCube
D. Leighann Batemon
Πριν 25 ημέρες
These videos feel like such a labor of love. As a retro gamer, thank you.
Thomas Robinson
Πριν 25 ημέρες
Where/how do you find them that dirty? Looks like been on the side of the road for a few rain falls.
Retro Restoration
Πριν 25 ημέρες
This N64 was in rough condition. Great job bringing it back to life. I'm always surprised at the number of screws this thing has, lol
Hunter Little
Πριν 25 ημέρες
dude i had that exact n64 i threw it away because av wouldn't work and i hade new cords and every thing. makes me wonder if thats my old n64
Meme Boy
Πριν 25 ημέρες
Me: magnetize my finger Spoons:here I come!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Me: oh shit here we go again Me: magnetize my whole foot Knifes: oh ye oooooh ye OOOOOH YEAH!!!!
OBNOX IOUS
Πριν 25 ημέρες
Some kid who was sooo excited to get that years ago, has no idea it has been brought back to life. AnDy
ミスターD
Πριν 26 ημέρες
各国で電磁線漏出規制が違うんだな
Yo Buck
Πριν 26 ημέρες
I watched this video on how to properly dismantle my console to fix it. I ended up watching the whole thing just for the hell of it-
Mike F
Πριν 26 ημέρες
It’s amazing how you can restore things to make them as good as new