I think this should be stickied.
Official GameCube Repair Thread
******BEFORE YOU BEGIN.
**********WE WILL NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY IF YOU BREAK YOUR NINTENDO GAMECUBE DURING THIS PROCESS. ALL ACTIONS YOU TAKE WITH YOUR GAMECUBE ARE YOUR OWN RESPONSIBILITY.**********
How can you tell your GameCube is in need of repairs/cleaning?
-When you start up your GameCube with a game inside, it doesn't read the game (better known as the infamous Disc-Read-Error [DRE]).
-Your game keeps "crashing" while in play.
-Your GameCube is making scratching sounds while in play.
-Your GameCube is generating more heat that normal.
How can you fix your GameCube with as few tools and as little money as possible?
This thread was made to guide people whose GameCubes have broken. Here, we will supply...
-FAQs on how to fix your GCN.
-Places where you can purchase the tools needed.
-Advice from people who have firsthandedly fixed their GCN.
Guides to fix your GCN
A member of GameFAQs.com has kindly generated a full FAQ on how to fix your GameCube with a GameBit.
http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/gamecube/game/915781.html
Navigate down to Lens Calibration Guide.
People over at Planet GameCube Forums have designed a guide for a different type of GameCube disc read errors. This error consists of a broken CD spindle.
http://www.planetgamecube.com/forums/messageview.cfm?catid=9&threadid=7918&STARTPAGE=2
UPDATE: 12/29/05
If you need videos, UltimateConsoleGuides has a HUGE amount of fixit videos and articles! These come at a price, however.
http://www.ultimateconsoleguides.com/gamecube.htm
Places where to purchase a GameBit
*Prices do not include shipping
Play-Asia.com
$14.99
NCSXShop.com
$4.85
^^BEST DEAL^^
Lik-Sang.com
$14.99
Jandaman.com
$11.95
Ebay GameBits
Various Prices
Advice From Fellow CAG Members
MOXIO:
- Make sure to have all the tools you need (GameBit, socketed longbarrel screwdriver, etc.) before you begin the repair. This way, you won't have to leave to find another screwdriver, leaving your GCN unattended.
- If you have shaky hands, you may want someone else to fix your GCN for you. You can't afford to make costly mistakes.
- Make sure that when you take screws out, DO NOT LOSE THEM. Place them in a spot you will remember to get them, and keep them organized.
Feel free to contribute what you know to this thread! Help us to help you, CAGs!
Official GameCube Repair Thread
******BEFORE YOU BEGIN.
**********WE WILL NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY IF YOU BREAK YOUR NINTENDO GAMECUBE DURING THIS PROCESS. ALL ACTIONS YOU TAKE WITH YOUR GAMECUBE ARE YOUR OWN RESPONSIBILITY.**********
How can you tell your GameCube is in need of repairs/cleaning?
-When you start up your GameCube with a game inside, it doesn't read the game (better known as the infamous Disc-Read-Error [DRE]).
-Your game keeps "crashing" while in play.
-Your GameCube is making scratching sounds while in play.
-Your GameCube is generating more heat that normal.
How can you fix your GameCube with as few tools and as little money as possible?
This thread was made to guide people whose GameCubes have broken. Here, we will supply...
-FAQs on how to fix your GCN.
-Places where you can purchase the tools needed.
-Advice from people who have firsthandedly fixed their GCN.
Guides to fix your GCN
A member of GameFAQs.com has kindly generated a full FAQ on how to fix your GameCube with a GameBit.
http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/gamecube/game/915781.html
Navigate down to Lens Calibration Guide.
People over at Planet GameCube Forums have designed a guide for a different type of GameCube disc read errors. This error consists of a broken CD spindle.
http://www.planetgamecube.com/forums/messageview.cfm?catid=9&threadid=7918&STARTPAGE=2
UPDATE: 12/29/05
If you need videos, UltimateConsoleGuides has a HUGE amount of fixit videos and articles! These come at a price, however.
http://www.ultimateconsoleguides.com/gamecube.htm
Places where to purchase a GameBit
*Prices do not include shipping
Play-Asia.com
$14.99
NCSXShop.com
$4.85
^^BEST DEAL^^
Lik-Sang.com
$14.99
Jandaman.com
$11.95
Ebay GameBits
Various Prices
Advice From Fellow CAG Members
MOXIO:
- Make sure to have all the tools you need (GameBit, socketed longbarrel screwdriver, etc.) before you begin the repair. This way, you won't have to leave to find another screwdriver, leaving your GCN unattended.
- If you have shaky hands, you may want someone else to fix your GCN for you. You can't afford to make costly mistakes.
- Make sure that when you take screws out, DO NOT LOSE THEM. Place them in a spot you will remember to get them, and keep them organized.
Feel free to contribute what you know to this thread! Help us to help you, CAGs!