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Nintendo GameCube Front and Back Panel Replacement

Introduction

Removing these panels allows further access to the GameCube's components.

What you need

  1. Nintendo GameCube Front and Back Panel Replacement, Top Case: step 1, image 1 of 3 Nintendo GameCube Front and Back Panel Replacement, Top Case: step 1, image 2 of 3 Nintendo GameCube Front and Back Panel Replacement, Top Case: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Turn over the Gamecube so that the bottom side is facing up.

    • Use the 4.5 mm Gamebit screwdriver to remove all four screws.

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  2. Nintendo GameCube Front and Back Panel Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Nintendo GameCube Front and Back Panel Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Nintendo GameCube Front and Back Panel Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • With the bottom side of the GameCube facing upward and the screws removed, carefully pull the outer shell of the unit away from the top half.

    • Move the GameCube so that the inside is facing upwards.

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  4. Nintendo GameCube Front and Back Panel Replacement, Removing the back panel: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Gently press down on the clips located on either side of the back panel.

    • Carefully remove the back panel from the GameCube.

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  5. Nintendo GameCube Front and Back Panel Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Unclip the controller ports at the front of the unit.

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

    • Controller ports are where the controllers plug into the game console, and are a half circular shape.

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  6. Nintendo GameCube Front and Back Panel Replacement, Separate the casing: step 5, image 1 of 2 Nintendo GameCube Front and Back Panel Replacement, Separate the casing: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to remove the two screws on the back of the control port.

    • Carefully separate the gray outer casing of the control port and the circuit board.

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Conclusion

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

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