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Nintendo GameCube Front and Back Panel Replacement

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Removing these panels allows further access to the GameCube's components.

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  1. Nintendo GameCube Front and Back Panel Replacement, Top Case: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Nintendo GameCube Front and Back Panel Replacement, Top Case: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Nintendo GameCube Front and Back Panel Replacement, Top Case: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • 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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    • 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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  4. Nintendo GameCube Front and Back Panel Replacement, Removing the back panel: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • 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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    • 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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  6. Nintendo GameCube Front and Back Panel Replacement, Separate the casing: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Nintendo GameCube Front and Back Panel Replacement, Separate the casing: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

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

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