Submitted 4 days ago by bridgeenjoyer@sh.itjust.works to retrogaming@lemmy.world
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!
Boiling capacitors?
Tis my guess
Might also be coil whine from the transformer
Should keep playing, maybe you'll recreate the SM64 upwarp glitch. :)
You’re right, I should reseat the cartridge now and remove the rf shield!
They knew what they were doing when they made it replaceable.
Very smart
Yeah I think you’re overdo for a recap on any 90’s stuff. If you want to keep original hardware around.
bonegakrejg@lemmy.ml 3 days ago
Mine makes noises like “Its-a me, Mario!”