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Nintendo GameCube: Disc not spinning in GameCube

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:28:13 -0700

Hi, my console is showing a NO disc error, i found that the laser works but the disc is not spinning.

⟐ Commented Kasım 13, 2024 at 19:28 GMT-7

Nintendo GameCube: Is there a way to fix my gamecube error?

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 22:01:37 -0700

For the past year whenever I turn on my nintendo gamecube it comes up with the error:

"An error has occurred. Turn the Power Off and check the Nintendo GameCube Instruction Booklet for further instructions fix"

Now, the only thing I can find online about this at all is the pdf for the Instruction manual which tells me to just call nintendo support. I did that a long time ago and they told me to send it in. I do not want to spend that kind of money, especially now that it is years outdated. Does anybody have any idea what the issue is? I love learning about electronics. Is it a motherboard issue? The disc spins and it is not game specific. The same message pops up even if there is no game. So far everybody online has been completely useless. I could easily drop a small amount of money and get another one these days, but then I would learn nothing about the system. I am doing this as a learning experience as to what makes electronics run.

⟐ Commented Eylül 05, 2025 at 22:01 GMT-7

Nintendo GameCube: Why can I not run Super Mario sunshine? The disc has no scrates.

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 13:29:19 -0700

I have two copies of Super mario sunshine and a working gamecube. The gamecube can run The Legend Of Zelda Collectors Edition (A bundle of a Windwaker trial, the original Legend of Zelda, a Link to the Past, and a few more). It works perfectly fine on all editions on the bundled disc. When I put in my super mario sunshine disc (either one of two) it plays the Nintendo logo and makes a sound, shows Dolby surround sound or whatever and then says "The disc could not be read..." This happens on both of the discs at the same point and neither have scratches. I don't have any more money for a new gamecube or another super mario sunshine copy. When I earn it, what do I do? I cannot diagnose the problem. I need help diagnosing it and finding the problem.

⟐ Commented Aralık 02, 2020 at 13:29 GMT-7

Nintendo GameCube: drive won't spin- won't read disk

Fri, 13 Jan 2017 18:17:18 -0700

bout ready to drop kick it.

⟐ Commented Ocak 13, 2017 at 18:17 GMT-7

Nintendo GameCube: Right "bumper button" does not function when pressed?

Wed, 09 Mar 2016 08:42:02 -0700

I was apparently having too much fun with my Nintendo Gamecube. I pressed down a little too hard on the right bumper button while playing some Smash Brothers and now it does not register that it is being pressed. When I press the button, it still makes the "click" sound like the working one on the left. (aka. it doesn't "feel" like it is broken). I'm guessing a short or something?

My question is a two parter:

1. What type of screwdriver (opener?) do I need for the Game Cube controller?

2. Once I get it open, any ideas on what I need to look for to fix the device?

⟐ Answer accepted Mart 09, 2016 at 8:42 GMT-7

Nintendo GameCube: Screen colour black and white while playing

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 09:33:37 -0700

The screen is black and white when playing

⟐ Commented Eylül 28, 2025 at 9:33 GMT-7

Nintendo GameCube: Why does the gamecube constantly freeze?

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 14:12:58 -0700

I'll be playing my game for around 20 minutes and the system will just freeze. Then I'm forced to restart. I'm kinda thinking it might be a overheating issue but I cleaned out all of the dust in the system. Furthermore, I've taken very good care of it. Nothing bad has ever happened to it. Any help would be appreciated. If more information is needed I can certainly supply it.

⟐ Commented Eylül 06, 2023 at 14:12 GMT-7

Nintendo GameCube: My game quit keeping time on animal crossing

Mon, 13 May 2019 19:10:00 -0700

my game cube quit keeping time on the animal crossing game.

⟐ Answered Mayıs 13, 2019 at 19:10 GMT-7

Nintendo GameCube: Why is my GameCube turning off suddenly?

Mon, 15 May 2023 04:10:11 -0700

My GameCube turns off when I least expect it to. I didn't even touch the power button. What should I do about that.

⟐ Commented Mayıs 15, 2023 at 4:10 GMT-7

Nintendo GameCube: Why is my gamecube freezing at the start of some games?

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 13:40:29 -0700

When I want to start some games as Zelda Four swords adventure or Super Mario sunshine, the screen freezes once I press start at the title screen. The CDs are ok and work on the Wii. Other games like Metroid Prime or Sonic mega collection are working just fine.

I cleaned the interior with compressed air and the reader lens with alcohol, but nothing changed.

The clock battery is dead, might it be the cause? Or should I consider replacing the motherboard / console?

⟐ Commented Ağustos 01, 2022 at 13:40 GMT-7

Nintendo GameCube: Why does my game cut off?

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 02:52:48 -0700

Certain times I can play for a while fine. Other times I play for a bit, and the game will cut out. Now it's pretty much cutting out after reading and loading the disc. The signal cuts out and the power light indicator turns off, but the fan continues to run, and the disc continues to spin. I have vacuumed the side vents with a brush attachments, which worked for a short period.

⟐ Commented Ekim 06, 2022 at 2:52 GMT-7

Nintendo GameCube: Gamecube Power Board Wiring Diagram

Sun, 29 Oct 2017 16:21:07 -0700

I want to ask if someone who is more experienced with the gamecube then I am can show me like a Wiring Diagram of the Gamecube's Power Board? My Gamecube doesn't take any 3rd party controllers and when I connect my nintendo gc controller it disconnects most of the time, but it disconnects completely almost when I start a game. I have a Multimeter, but I'm a little new to that as well so I just need a wiring diagram for the gamecube so I can try to check the power board on my gamecube with the multimeter.

Nintendo GameCube: Who can fix gamecubes

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 12:41:05 -0700

my GameCube not spinning disc and won't play need to know who can fix them

⟐ Answer edited Eylül 29, 2022 at 12:41 GMT-7

Nintendo GameCube: will the pro teck tool kit fit all the screws in a gamecube

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 06:45:44 -0700

i want to buy the pro tech tool kit ,but it looks like the extension will be to wide for the first 4 screws underneath the gamecube, i have looked online for any answers and have found none, will the tool kit reach every screw or security screw in the console?

⟐ Answered Temmuz 17, 2025 at 6:45 GMT-7

Nintendo GameCube: Only when disk tray is closed I have '' An error has occurred ''

Wed, 15 May 2024 00:01:28 -0700

My gamecube is booting fine, but if i have my disk tray closed or when a small sound coming from the disk reader ( still with the disk tray closed ) it will show me a red error message with the text : An error has occurred. Turn the Power Off and check the Nintendo GameCube Instruction Booklet for further instructions fix

I tried to boot the gamecube with the disk tray open, i don't have the small startup sound with the animation, it just shows gamecube, then it goes to the main menu. If i do this and then close my disk tray the error is coming back and i have to restart my gamecube.

It do exactly the same with a game.

I don't really understand what is happening, i checked the potentiometer ( it's between 150-250 ohm ) and my lens is not dirty or anything. This is really related to the disk tray and i don't get what could be the problem here. Probably the disk reader but where and what cause this ?

If someone have an answer at least to understand what is happening here it would be really nice.

Thanks

⟐ Commented Mayıs 15, 2024 at 0:01 GMT-7

Nintendo GameCube: Why won't my GameCube turn on?

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 17:49:54 -0700

We bought a GameCube in Japan and have bought it back to Australia. Plugged it in using a stepdown transformer but it won't turn on. It was working in Japan so I'm not sure if it's been damaged during transit... Is it likely that this can be repaired??? Is it a simple repair job? Does anyone know someone who could repair this in Sydney?

⟐ Commented Haziran 17, 2022 at 17:49 GMT-7

Nintendo GameCube: How can you fix the laser

Fri, 25 Dec 2015 21:21:16 -0700

how can you fix the laser in your game cube

⟐ Answer accepted Aralık 25, 2015 at 21:21 GMT-7

Nintendo GameCube: Disc will stop spinning

Mon, 01 May 2023 17:02:25 -0700

My discs will initially start and load up, I can play for a few minutes. Then the disc will stop spinning during game play. I’ve tried cleaning the lens to no avail. Curious if this sounds like a fixable issue? Has happened with multiple games.

⟐ Answered Mayıs 01, 2023 at 17:02 GMT-7

Nintendo GameCube: Gamecube won't respond to controller input.

Sun, 24 Oct 2021 12:31:01 -0700

Every controller I plug into any port doesn’t responded. They all work great on my Wii as do the discs. I have all ready tried cleaning with a q-tip and canned air. I don’t know what to do, any help will be appreciated. Thank you!

⟐ Answered Ekim 24, 2021 at 12:31 GMT-7

Nintendo GameCube: Where can I find/buy a replacement eject button spring for my Nintendo

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 15:13:10 -0700

Hi,

I’m missing a spring underneath the eject button on the Nintendo gamecube. I need to find/purchase a replacement. Does anyone have any recommendation on where to find one? I’ve checked Ebay to no avail.

⟐ Answered Nisan 15, 2019 at 15:13 GMT-7