Repairing Nintendo GameCube Optical Drive Assembly

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  • Author: mwbisson
  • Time required: 30 minutes
  • Difficulty: Moderate
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This guide will teach you how to disassemble the GameCube Optical Drive Assembly for the purpose of accessing the Optical Drive and the laser.

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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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