Nintendo noticed that gamers that used their console to play certain games faced laggy gameplay and had to wait for ages for the games to actually load up. Also game developers needed that extra ram capacity, this is so they could store more graphics data into their games, to make certain games have better graphics. So Nintendo decided to release a N64 expansion pack, which allows you to upgrade the current 4mb system ram to 8mb, doubling up ram capacity. This resulted in smoother gameplay, faster loading times and better graphics for some games. The expansion pak is not supplied or already installed into the Nintendo 64 from the factory, it is an optional accessory extra if you want to perform the upgrade or not. If you're wondering where the expansion pack goes into, it goes into the same compartment the jumper pack goes into.
1) Flick the power switch on your Nintendo 64 to turn it off and also remove the plug from the mains wall socket. This is because you don't want the console to be powered on while performing this upgrade, as it can cause the system files to become corrupted.
2) You will see a 'Memory Expansion' cover/lid on the top of your Nintendo 64 console. Underneath the cover, there is a slot where you insert your expansion pack into. So remove the cover by pressing the 'Tab' to release it.
3) You will require a 'Jumper Pack Ejector Tool', in order to remove the current jumper pack from the console. If you don't have the tool handy, you could use the end of a spoon to do the same job. Once you have the tool available or a similar object, insert it into the rear of the jumper pack and push it downwards. This process will remove the jumper pack from its slot, so you can now go ahead and pull it out.
4) Carefully insert the new 'Expansion Pack' into the socket, making sure the label side is facing towards the front side of the control deck. You will hear a 'Click' once the expansion pack is successfully inserted into its socket and is locked in.
5) Finally obtain the 'Memory Expansion' cover you removed earlier on from the console and replace it back onto the control deck, covering up the expansion pack.
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