N64 controller problem

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Rebz
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N64 controller problem

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Hey guys just picked up another controller and when I plug it in the system says there's no controller. Any guesses? It's probably broken but maybe I can fix it.
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Is the wire chewed up? Could be a break in the cord somewhere. If it looks like its been dropped a lot something could have come loose inside.
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I opene it up and everything seems to be in place it's may be the wiring but how do I test And fix that?
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Does the console recognize other controllers plugged into that port?

Is the plug that goes into the console in very good shape?

If you've done a visual inspection and everything looks good, I'm not sure what more you can do without a multimeter and an oscilloscope.
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