How To Region Unlock Your Nintendo 64 Repair Guide

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7

Time Required

                          10 minutes            

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• How to region unlock your Nintendo 64
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Introduction

In addition to the tools, you will need a universal cartridge slot. You can order this from the Shapeways website, or you can 3D print the slot using this .sti file from Thingiverse. Alternatively, if you don’t have the ability to do either, you can use a Dremel to remove the plastic from the existing slot as shown in the video by Nintendrew, but it is highly recommended that you use the first two options for a cleaner look, or if you intend to resell the device.

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Step 1

              Top Cover               

• Remove the expansion pack cover by pushing in the tab and pulling out.

Remove the expansion pack cover by pushing in the tab and pulling out.

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Step 2

• If your system uses a jumper pack, the same procedure applies to remove it.
• A small spoon can be used in place of a spudger.
• Lever the expansion pack out using a metal spudger.

If your system uses a jumper pack, the same procedure applies to remove it.

A small spoon can be used in place of a spudger.

Lever the expansion pack out using a metal spudger.

Step 3

• Remove the six screws on the bottom side indicated in the example with a gamebit head or screwdriver.

Remove the six screws on the bottom side indicated in the example with a gamebit head or screwdriver.

Step 4

• Remove the two front feet of the N64.

Remove the two front feet of the N64.

Step 5

• Rotate to top side up and lift off top cover.

Rotate to top side up and lift off top cover.

Step 6

              How to region unlock your Nintendo 64               

• Flip the top over and locate the two screws that hold the current slot in place.
• Remove the slot with a normal Phillips head screwdriver.

Flip the top over and locate the two screws that hold the current slot in place.

Remove the slot with a normal Phillips head screwdriver.

Step 7

• To install the new slot, simply place the new slot in the same location as the old one.
• Ensure that the new slot aligns with the opening on the top of the console.

To install the new slot, simply place the new slot in the same location as the old one.

Ensure that the new slot aligns with the opening on the top of the console.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order and enjoy your region-unlocked console.

• N64 Universal Cartridge Slot 3D Printer FilesN64 Universal Cartridge Slot Shapeway’s Product Page

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