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Nintendo GameCube Front and Back Panel Replacement

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    1. Nintendo GameCube Front and Back Panel Replacement, Top Case: step 1, image 1 of 3 Nintendo GameCube Front and Back Panel Replacement, Top Case: step 1, image 2 of 3 Nintendo GameCube Front and Back Panel Replacement, Top Case: step 1, image 3 of 3
      • Turn over the Gamecube so that the bottom side is facing up.

      • Use the 4.5 mm Gamebit screwdriver to remove all four screws.

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    2. Nintendo GameCube Front and Back Panel Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Nintendo GameCube Front and Back Panel Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Nintendo GameCube Front and Back Panel Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3
      • 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.

      • Move the GameCube so that the inside is facing upwards.

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    1. Nintendo GameCube Front and Back Panel Replacement, Removing the back panel: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Gently press down on the clips located on either side of the back panel.

      • Carefully remove the back panel from the GameCube.

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    2. Nintendo GameCube Front and Back Panel Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Unclip the controller ports at the front of the unit.

      • A ribbon cable (outlined in orange) is still attached to the unit. Do not disconnect this cable.

      • Controller ports are where the controllers plug into the game console, and are a half circular shape.

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    3. Nintendo GameCube Front and Back Panel Replacement, Separate the casing: step 5, image 1 of 2 Nintendo GameCube Front and Back Panel Replacement, Separate the casing: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • This step may not be necessary depending on your end goal

      • Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to remove the two screws on the back of the control port.

      • Carefully separate the gray outer casing of the control port and the circuit board.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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