Gamecube disassembly
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Need to know how to disassemble your GameCube? Read on!
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The Tools
- A 4.5mm Gamebit or 5/32 Nut Driver or a plastic pen
- A #1 Phillips Screwdriver
Remove the Cover
Flip your GameCube on its back, and then remove the 4 screws.
Take off the GameCube's top cover after the 4 screws are removed. If you are using a plastic pen: Put the end of the pen in a fire for about 5-10 seconds end quickly press it down the hole on a screw's head for another 10 seconds. Let it cool down (you can also run cold water on it) and now you can use it as a screwdriver. Doesn't work if the plastic is too hard or too soft or if the screws sit very tight (usually, they don't).
Remove the Memory Unit Port Screws
Now remove the 4 screws from the front of the console using a small phillips head screwdriver and remove the following screws as well: 5 right-side screws, 4 rear-side screws, 2 left-side screws, and then carefully move the GameCube fan assembly they were securing away from the unit to access and remove the 3 screws located underneath it.
Here’s what the inside of the controller assembly looks like. Just thought someone might want to know what’s inside. The battery is the BIOS battery, so if it ever goes out you know how to replace it now
Remove the DVD Drive And Fan Assembly Screws
Remove the Heat Sink
Lift off the entire GameCube laser drive assembly and place it off to the side, and then using your phillips screwdriver carefully remove the 6 heat sink screws and gently attempt to lift the silver heat sink up and off. If, after removing the 6 heat sink screws, the heat sink will not lift up easily so gently pry up each four corners of it one at a time using a flat head screwdriver then twist the sucker off.
Remove the Mainboard
Next detach the fan assembly and front/back panels. After this you can remove the motherboard for soldering onto it. Please refer to the specific modchip guide for diagrams on where to solder you chip onto. Additionally, if you're new to soldering for the GameCube or soldering in general take a look at out soldering guide before you start.
