Repairing Nintendo GameCube Front and Back Panel

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  • Author: dcarlin
  • Time required: 5 Minutes
  • Difficulty: Easy
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Removing these panels allows further access to the GameCube's components.

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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Exterior Case  ¶ 

  • Flip the unit over and locate the four screws shown in the second photograph. Remove the four corner screws located on the bottom of the unit using a 4.5 mm Gamebit screwdriver.

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Add Note Edit Step 2  ¶ 

  • With the GameCube placed upside down, pull the bottom half of the unit away from the top outer casing.

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Add Note Edit Step 3 — Front and Back Panel  ¶ 

  • Depress clips and remove back panel as shown.

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Add Note Edit Step 4  ¶ 

  • Carefully unclip controller ports in the front of the unit.

    • A ribbon cable is still attached to the unit. Do not disconnect this cable (outlined in yellow).

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Add Note Edit Step 5  ¶ 

  • Remove the two Phillips #2 screws.

  • Carefully pull gray outer casing from circuit board.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

For more information, check out the Nintendo GameCube device page.

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