Nintendo GameCube Console - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

Make sure the ribbon cable on the board is seated firmly into the slot on the other board.

Power Light Shuts Off
If the power shuts off during game play (even as much as 30 minutes after the system is turned on), then turns off and won't turn back on or the fan isn't working, the system needs repair.

well I was playing my super Nintendo console on video 2 and I noticed that it was in black, grey and white then. So I had tried it on video 1 and it was in color. It could be the pieces where you put the av cables in or try buying a new av cable and a new rf switch then. Well the tv could be having issues then. Call a tv repair person and explain the issue maybe they can help. Do not try and fix the tv your self becuase it can cause fatalities I do not think that the graphics piece is dying but you never know.

This is an all to often problem. I have had the same problem with my [music] CD's that have skipped tracks. There are many commercial disk cleaners on the market that will get the job done, though since gamecube disks are smaller than typical CD's, you might have to find a special kind of disk cleaner.
Though, you should know that these cleaners will typically only remove surface scratches, and that any deep scratches that may have made data unreadable can not, and will not be fixed.
Here is the typical disk cleaner, at a modest price.
And here is a specific game disk cleaner, at a much higher price.

you can clean the disks using tap water and then drying with soft cloth have you tried a lense cleaner to clean the laser on the cube get a good brand one not a cheap one also you can buy a disk cleaner that gently takes the scratches out of cds and gets them as new but you will have to shop around to get one but these work on anything cd dvd games the lot so deff worth having one as lots of people throw out dvds cd and games due to the scratches stopping them working but remember the data on a disk isnt on the plastic it is on the layey the other side of plastic the plastic is their to protect the data getting damaged so removing the scratches does not damage the disk if you have scratches this will affect the disk because the laser cant read through the scratch so polishing these scratches out will make the disk as new not many people know you can do this so consider yourself having privalaged info hope this is some help to you but you might have to ask arround for a disk repair so good luck you could even charge people to repair their disks and games this works for anything on a cd style disk.........................................................

The Intec Gamecube screen requires both a 12 volt DC input and the AV input. The larger connection is the AV cable which plugs into the back of the Gamecube console. The smaller round cable is the 12 volt DC input cable that goes to the power source for your screen. The solution is to either get the original splitter cable that splits the DC power to the screen and the Gamecube, or use separate 12 v DC inputs for each device. These original Intec splitter cables are rare and are not cheap, and the only place I have found them for sale is at the NES Repair Shop:

http://nesrepairshop.com/online_shopping/index.php?productID=645



The only other solution is having separate 12 v input cables for the screen and the Gamecube. And finding the right size (very small) is also a task.

take it apart and replace broken parts

You can either replace the joystick controller module if you are handy with soldering, or you can send/take it to a repair shop and they will do it. Those are the only two ways to fixing a loose gamecube controller.

http://www.wikihow.com/Solve-a-Rubik's-Cube-(Easy-Move-Notation) would be a good place to start

Some of the early Nintendo GameCube Systems released were prone to overheating, especially if played or left on on for a long period of time. If the problem is merely the cooler fan being congested with dust or pet hair, a simple cleaning will suffice. But if a clean fan and open air does not fix the problem, then there is heat damage done to the chips and you should replace the board (cheaper than replacing individual chips). You can pick up the Gamecube Motherboard CPU and Heatsink (analog type as well as the double digital & analog output) for around $15 to $20 dollars. They are pretty easy to install with just a couple screwdrivers and the bit used to open the Gamcube case. You can find them at nesrepairshop.com. The best way to avoid overheating in your Gamecube in the first place is to make sure that your system is placed in the open where the vents on the side are not blocked from receiving free air flow. You should also check these vents periodically to make sure they are not full of dust or other blockage. If there is dust in the vents, you can use a vacuum cleaner with small corner or upholstery attachment to pull it out. But "never" us canned or compressed air as that will inevitably cause problems with circuitry, moving parts or the laser. I also use the additional little Dream Gear Digi fans that easily attach to the side to add additional cooling. These work great. NES Repair Shop NES Parts NES Games NES Sales Nintendo Service

Power is on..orange light..one button is power one is reset.. it is normal though nothing wrong with your GameCube

Turn in GameCube with no disk in console..it will come up to setting menu on tv

Either a problem with your disk (Scratched up, damaged) or you Laser Lens is dirty or failing. You could check your disks and get them buffed if it is just one or 2. You could clean your laser lens with you alcohol. But if this does not work you may have to replace the laser unit in you Gamecube.

You need special security screws bits to open most nintendo products. (These are available on ebay, amazon and good retro video game store)

You need a special security screw bit to remove the gamecube screws. (Can be purchased off Ebay or retro video game stores)

Memory Card Error Messages

Fully Corrupt:
When the entire save area of the Memory Card becomes corrupt, the system will inform the player that the Memory Card is corrupt and offer to format it. The card must be formatted before gameplay begins or when the game attempts to access the Memory Card. The exact message may vary from software to software.

Follow the steps for formatting a memory card.

For specific issues with the Memory Card 1019, please click here.

Suggestion: It is always a good idea to copy your most important files to a second Memory Card as a back-up.
Data Area Only Corrupt:
When only the data area of a Memory Card is corrupt (not the entire Memory Card) the game may not detect this until the Memory Card is accessed. Once it is accessed, the game will inform the player that the file being accessed is corrupt and must be erased. The game will only delete the one file being accessed and will not format the entire Memory Card (Other saved game files on the Memory Card may be OK).

Follow the steps for deleting a file.

For specific issues with the Memory Card 1019, please click here.

Memory Card is Damaged:
If the Memory Card has been physically damaged, or has been damaged beyond repair, you will get this message. The Memory Card will need to be replaced. The system may attempt to format the card, but if it cannot it will give the error Memory Card is Damaged. There is no way to recover the game data from the memory card.

For information on locating replacements for older products, please click here.

For specific issues with the Memory Card 1019, please click here.

Suggestion: It is always a good idea to copy your most important files to a second Memory Card as a back-up.

Clean the laser with a damp q tip on the lens using water.

I Had The Same Problem! And I Have A Solution. Unscrew the top off and look inside.
there is the off and on switch on the opposite side to the right of it are 2 little switches, they have probably been displaced, they must be held back, the problem is they are running the disks around and it they aren't in the back they wont do anything.The Laser Should Be Cleaned using a Q-tip and Peroxide. Don't Use Too Much Just Clean Off The Laser, If That Doesn't Work, Its A Problem Inside The Machine, And is Extremely Hard To Fix, If Thats Your Problem, I Would Just Buy A New One For 99$ Rather Then Paying 80$ For Some Guy To Look At It And Say You Cant Fix It, If He Can Fix It, You Were Lucky, But If I Were You, I Wouldn't Take That Chance, Try What I Said, It Worked For Me, Now My Cube Is As Good As New. XD
I Really Hope This Has Helped You.
-XoX-Alyy-XoX-

Hello Joeyvus374,If you're referring to the power light, it's supposed to be orange, so don't fret.

No Game Disc:
This error can occur when the Game Disc has been removed while the system is on and then the Disc Cover is closed. Follow these troubleshooting steps:

Ensure the game is inserted correctly. With the power turned off on the system, replace the Game Disc in the system, printed side up. Press down gently on the Game Disc until it locks on the center hub. Close the Disc Cover and press the power button ON to see if the game comes on the screen.

Determine if this happens with more than one game by inserting a different game into the system.

If the error occurs with all games, follow the Multiple Game Disc troubleshooting.

If the error occurs with only one game, follow the individual game disc troubleshooting.