Nintendo 64 Troubleshooting Guide: Difference between revisions

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Typical Video Faults: Added potential fault for no video
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! Symptom !! Probable Cause !! Diagnostic Steps
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| No video, black/blank screen || Bad AV cable, TV input mismatch, failed video encoder (VDC-NUS), missing/loose Expansion Pak || Test with alternate cable/TV; confirm input; reseat Pak; inspect VDC-NUS for overheating
| No video, black/blank screen || Bad AV cable, TV input mismatch, failed video encoder (VDC-NUS), missing/loose Expansion Pak; faulty Jumper Pak || Test with alternate cable/TV; confirm input; reseat or replace Pak; inspect VDC-NUS for overheating
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| Solid colour screen (grey, blue, etc.) || Cartridge not detected, dirty contacts, failed PIF-NUS chip || Clean cartridge slot and contacts; try different game; suspect PIF-NUS if persists
| Solid colour screen (grey, blue, etc.) || Cartridge not detected, dirty contacts, failed PIF-NUS chip || Clean cartridge slot and contacts; try different game; suspect PIF-NUS if persists