Misc Oldies N64 not detecting expansion pak. Any help?

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I have my expansion pak installed yet when i run games that require it, it states it is not found. The games start up and work, so it is jumping the bridge for the system. I have tried two different expansion paks (both oem and were cleaned) and different games. Even my everdrive states it is not installed. I'm guessing it is a hardware/pin/chip malfunction. Any one have any suggestions?
 
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cagerhager said:
I have my expansion pak installed yet when i run games that require it, it states it is not found. The games start up and work, so it is jumping the bridge for the system. I have tried two different expansion paks (both oem and were cleaned) and different games. Even my everdrive states it is not installed. I'm guessing it is a hardware/pin/chip malfunction. Any one have any suggestions?
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Maybe the Expansion Port (where the Expansion Pak or Jumper Pak goes into it) plug/connector is dirty. Try cleaning it with 99% isopropyl alcohol, then let it dry, and try again
 
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cagerhager said:
Gave 'er hell with 91% would the extra percent be much of a difference?
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@cagerhager Yeah, because 91% percent has also water or any other substances (i don't know really).

So, ONLY USE VERY PURE ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL for cleaning electronics (minimum 99%), otherwise the damage will worsen.
 
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