Broken gamecube

[midgey]

Ok, after looking around on google and this forum, I haven't been able to find much help. So maybe somebody can help me find some help on fixing my gamecube. It is giving me disc read errors on every game I put in there. Some (metroid prime) give it an error instantly. Others (donkey konga) take about 30 minutes before the error. On some games, I can open the lid and close it, and that will fix it for a while, but it'll still give me an error. I just ordered a 4.5 gamebit, and I have the multimeter and an assortment of other tools, I just need a clue.

[omnedon]

Fix that likely won't work:

Disassemble the laser, measure the resistance on the POT on the laser PCB, and decrease resistance by 100ohm increments, until it works for hours at a time. This occasionally works long term. It usually fails in a week or two.

Fix that will usually work:

Scour Ebay for replacement NGC lasers and buy one and install it. If the part is good, you are good to go.

[midgey]

omnedon, how much do you typically pay for broken stuff? If this doesn't pan out the way I want it, I may have a gamecube for sale to you.

[Jincman]

You can send it back to Nintendo and they will replace it with a referb for something like 35 bucks.

I had the same issue with my day 1 Cube.

The refurb I got was essentially brand new (new case) and has worked fine for over a year now.

[omnedon]

You can send it back to Nintendo and they will replace it with a referb for something like 35 bucks.


on or off warranty?

It would cost you more to ship me the Cube than I pay for them (about $15CDN). The cheapest game console also makes it worth the very least broken. :/

[Jincman]

I did mine off warranty.

Nintendo pays the shipping.

They have great customer service.

[MrKitt]

problem is probably laser controller overheating issued due to faulty assembly in factory. or something is losing power and cant therefore detect the presence of a GOD disc