How to Repair a Stuck GameCube Eject Button
Introduzione
Vai al passo 1Over time, dust and grime can build up on components inside the GameCube console. This can cause a sticky eject button, which will not allow the game tray to close in order to play games. This tutorial shows how to open up the GameCube console to clean out normally inaccessible debris buildup around the eject button.
This process involves opening up the GameCube console and utilizes a specialty 4.5mm game-bit screwdriver. This is required to disassemble the GameCube's housing without causing damage to the screws or the plastic housing.
Before beginning make sure all power is disconnected from the GameCube to prevent damage to the device or people.
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Turn off the GameCube and unplug the power cable from the back of the device.
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Remove any discs from the disc tray. Unplug any controllers or memory cards from the front ports.
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Place the GameCube upside down.
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Dip one end of a cotton swab in 91% isopropyl alcohol.
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Wipe away any dust or grime from the spring mechanism with the wet cotton swab.
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Let the spring mechanism dry for one minute.
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Use the dry end of a cotton swab to clean up any leftover dust or isopropyl alcohol after the spring mechanism dries.
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To reassemble your device, perform steps 6 through 1 in reverse.
To reassemble your device, perform steps 6 through 1 in reverse.