Gamecube problems

[_JaKE]

my gamecube plays, for like 20 secongs before an error happens, " it cant read it", i open gamecube, to find game not spinning. if i open and close it, it spins, and works for another 20 seconds, before error. so, wat part of my gamecube it broken? the laser or what?

 

[bamthedoc]

I doubt it's the laser... It could be, though. Has your GameCube experiance any trauma lately? As in, has it been bumbed or jostled? Especially with a game in it? And playing? I'm thinking more along the lines of a belt or motor.

Also. Any other problems noted? Does it get hot? Do you hear the fan? Is there dust built up?

 

[_JaKE]

its banged up leik a month ago, but since then worked fine. i think i can hear the fan. i dont think it get hot.

 

[bamthedoc]

Something could have been jostled loose and just recently came off. It could be something as simple as a solder connection. Is it still in warranty?

 

[_JaKE]

not strill in warrenty. error message is as follows: Error disk cannot be read. Refer to Gamecube instruction booklet. im not paying 60 buck to send it in, that would suck.

 

[bamthedoc]

I take it the error is showing up with other games as well? What happens when you boot up the system with no game in it?

 

[_JaKE]

as far as i know its fine, but i havnt spent much time using the gc with no game in it, im playing resident evil 4, great game btw. so boot it up no game and it fine. i emailed nintendo of america, so well see wat up. yes it happens with all games.

 

[shifttorevolution]

this is the only problem i have ever heard of with nintendo gamecube! just contact nintendo they'll do soemthing right away

 

[bamthedoc]

Trust me. It's an electronic device. Though well made, a good enough jostle can loosen a connection, and dust build up can cause the processor to overheat (or other components). You still have to take care of it

 

[_JaKE]

So can you guess what's wrong? Do you have an idea, or do I have to go ebay?

 

[bamthedoc]

If I had to guess, it would be the laser, a solder connection, the fan, a motor, or a belt. I can't be more specific without looking at it and, possibly, opening it up =/ Sorry.

 

[_JaKE]

alright thanks for all the help guys.