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Why does my GameCube keep saying no disc?
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. Ensure the game is inserted correctly. With the power turned off on the system, replace the Game Disc in the system, printed side up.
How do you fix a GameCube that won’t read discs?
Leave the disk door open and wait 5 minutes for the lens to dry. Plug in all cables and insert a game disk to test. If the Read Disk Error appears after you clean the lens, then the disk drive may be nonfunctional. Return your console to the manufacturer (if under warranty) or purchase another GameCube.
Why is my GameCube not working?
If your power cord is plugged in but the GameCube will not power up, unplug the power cord from the back of the GameCube. Check the port to see if in is dusty or dirty. If it is, gently blow on the area to remove the dust and replug in the power cord.
How do you put a GameCube disc in?
Insert a GameCube disc into the slot. The labeled side should face to the right, away from the side of the console with the buttons and memory slots. Despite their smaller size, GameCube game discs can be inserted in the same way as their larger Wii counterparts.
How can I fix my old GameCube games?
Clean the game disc with toothpaste. Apply the paste to a cotton swab and gently rub the swab against the scratch (rubbing outward from the disc’s center) until you have wiped away the scratch as best as you can. Wash the disc in water afterward and dry it with a very soft cloth.
How do I clean my GameCube disc Reddit?
Use a microfiber cloth. If it is scratched you might have to get it resurfaced. I wash with liquid hand soap & water and dab it dry with a paper towel or microfiber rag. I do this with all of my discs (except using a paper towel, they can be rough), and have never had any issues.
How do you clean a GameCube fan?
No parts specified.
- Step 1 Top Case.
- 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.
- Step 3 Fan.
- Once the fan is removed, use compressed air to clean the dust off of the fan blades.
What is Gc loader?
The GC Loader is GameCube DVD drive replacement that allows you boot games (ones you’ve ripped form your own personal collection, of course) and homebrew titles on DOL-001 and DOL-101 model GameCube consoles.
Why do I get no disc error on my GameCube?
If the disk isn’t spinning, that’s the cause of your “No Disc” error. The fix is to replace the drive motor: https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Nintendo+GameCube+Optical+Drive+Assembly+Replacement/1491
What to do if there is no disk in the drive?
Step 1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog. Type devmgmt.msc and click “OK”. Step 2. Expand Disk Drives > Find Removable drive (external hard drive, USB, or SD card) and right-click on it > Select Disable. Step 3. Reboot PC, and then you can check out whether this issue is solved or not.
Why is my GameCube laser not working properly?
If adjusting the power doesn’t work, then the laser might just be faulty and need to be replaced (see above). Basically it comes down to either the drive motor or the laser. Laser is a little more complicated in terms of the number of things that could be wrong with it.
When did the Nintendo GameCube come out in Japan?
The GameCube (Japanese: ゲームキューブ Hepburn: Gēmukyūbu?, officially called the Nintendo GameCube, abbreviated NGC in Japan and GCN in Europe and North America) is a home video game console released by Nintendo in Japan on September 14, 2001; in North America on November 18, 2001; in Europe on May 3, 2002; and in Australia on May 17, 2002.