Why does my N64 reset automtically?

[Einhander]

It does it for every game but at random points. Other people have this problem but noone seems to know why this is.

[Einhander]

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[Arseen]

Try cleaning all contacts (Power-adapter, cart and Jumper pak).

If you have memory expansion, replace it with another or with jumper pak and see if that is the problem.

[Blaasvis]

The n64 might have a stuck reset button. This is mainly due to dust and grease from little children's fingers or grose adults

You need to detach the upper case, remove the button and just wash both in the sick and let it dry afterwards.

[segamer]

Maybe you got a store display model set to reset after a period of time!?! 

[CMDLineKing]

These systems do overheat..  You said a period of time, how long?  Also, are you playing this thing on carpet, is it in an entertainment unit, is there any air-ventilation?   If you are playing it on a flat surface, not on carpet, where there is air, you may need to open that sucker up and take a look.   I've seen some pretty disgusting stuff inside a few N64s.  There may be gobs of dust, or someone spilled some pepsi or something in it a long time ago and it's just making problems for you..

Steps above about cleaning all the contacts, checking your jumper pak / expansion pak, replacing your jumper pak / expansion memory are all good steps if you don't have the tools to open it.  I would say you should check out your power supply as well, they do go bad and it may just be heating up and kicking itself off.  I had a super Nintendo power supply that was "gooey" when I went to pull it off the wall..  has my finger indents in the plastic..

[Einhander]

These systems do overheat..  You said a period of time, how long?  Also, are you playing this thing on carpet, is it in an entertainment unit, is there any air-ventilation?   If you are playing it on a flat surface, not on carpet, where there is air, you may need to open that sucker up and take a look.   I've seen some pretty disgusting stuff inside a few N64s.  There may be gobs of dust, or someone spilled some pepsi or something in it a long time ago and it's just making problems for you..

Steps above about cleaning all the contacts, checking your jumper pak / expansion pak, replacing your jumper pak / expansion memory are all good steps if you don't have the tools to open it.  I would say you should check out your power supply as well, they do go bad and it may just be heating up and kicking itself off.  I had a super Nintendo power supply that was "gooey" when I went to pull it off the wall..  has my finger indents in the plastic..

No it's not on a carpet. There should be plenty of air. I tried playing it on hardwood floor, it shouldn't be too hot imo. How do you open up the N64? Anyways I ordered another AC adapter. You think that will help?

[wiggy]

You'll need a 4.5mm "Gamebit" to open it up.  You can get em on ebay for next to nothing.

[ianolivia]

At least ur reads all your games. Mine doesnt read 3 of my games.