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YSK your N64 shouldnt make noise.. (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 8 months ago by bridgeenjoyer@sh.itjust.works to c/retrogaming@lemmy.world
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Found out why my n64 was making weird buzzing/grinding sounds when it has no fan. Turns out the psu was about to go bad! I was also having random game freezes that were caused by this after long play times.

Hopefully this psa helps someone!

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[–] bridgeenjoyer@sh.itjust.works 8 points 8 months ago

You're right, I should reseat the cartridge now and remove the rf shield!