You're probably right in that its a bigger problem, but it could also be as simple as a cable connecting the port being a little loose. You can try opening it up to see if there is anything obviously out of the ordinary or corroded.[guide|1400|Gamecube Front Panel]
NOTE: You're going to need a special 4.5mm "Gamebit" driver to open up the case.
UPDATE: You can try the DIY pen trick for an easy driver [http://www.mmmonkey.co.uk/console/other/diy-gamebit.htm|DIY Gamebit Driver]
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Or purchase a gamebit here: http://www.ifixit.com/Tools/Gamebit-4-5mm/IF145-104
You're probably right in that its a bigger problem, but it could also be as simple as a cable connecting the port being a little loose. You can try opening it up to see if there is anything obviously out of the ordinary or corroded.[guide|1400|Gamecube Front Panel]
NOTE: You're going to need a special 4.5mm "Gamebit" driver to open up the case.
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UPDATE: You can try the DIY pen trick for an easy driver [http://www.mmmonkey.co.uk/console/other/diy-gamebit.htm|DIY Gamebit Driver]
You're probably right in that its a bigger problem, but it could also be as simple as a cable connecting the port being a little loose. You can try opening it up to see if there is anything obviously out of the ordinary or corroded.[guide|1400|Gamecube Front Panel]
NOTE: You're going to need a special 4.5mm "Gamebit" driver to open up the case.