How get a GameCube to read discs again?

[Fuzzball24]

I have a Gamecube from 2005 or so that I'd like to fix up and give to a hospital.

The problem is that it does not read discs. When I originally had this problem, Nintendo just sent me another one (I had a warranty).

I'm assuming it has to do something with the laser, like the PS2? Anybody know how to fix this?

Thanks!

[Zyobee]

Theres a good gamecube fix video on youtube.
Just search for gamecube fix on there.
Video is made by lukemorse1 I believe.

[tubeway]

That's actually a great idea for the plague of old GameCube systems sitting around these days.

[Breetai]

Video is made by lukemorse1 I believe.

That guy is awesome as far as classic gaming is concerned. Where does he live, anyway? Shizuoka or something? I have no idea, but his videos rock.

[yoshi64]

Here is the video Zyobee mentioned:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmUFzWn_Ak8&fmt=18

And here is a text walkthrough of how to re-calibrate the lens: http://www.howtodothings.com/hobbies...or-on-gamecube

[Fuzzball24]

Thank you for the suggestions.

I will go through them when I have a bit more time here, lol.