Nintendo Gamecube Fan Replacement For Cleaning Repair Guide

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                          7 minutes

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Top Case
2 steps
Fan
2 steps

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Introduction

What you need

Step 1

              Top Case

Turn over the Gamecube so that the bottom side is facing up.
Use the 4.5 mm Gamebit screwdriver to remove all four screws.

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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Step 2

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.

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.

Step 3

Fan

Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the two screws (circled in red) attaching the fan assembly to the unit.
Carefully disconnect the fan connector from the socket, as depicted in the second picture.
The controller connector panel can be gently pulled out of the main unit and laid down, as depicted. This is not strictly required, but may provide more maneuverability inside the case.
Make sure to not pull out the wires while removing the fan. Doing so may damage the connector wire or the PCB.

Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the two screws (circled in red) attaching the fan assembly to the unit.

Carefully disconnect the fan connector from the socket, as depicted in the second picture.

The controller connector panel can be gently pulled out of the main unit and laid down, as depicted. This is not strictly required, but may provide more maneuverability inside the case.

Make sure to not pull out the wires while removing the fan. Doing so may damage the connector wire or the PCB.

Step 4

Once the fan is removed, use compressed air to clean the dust off of the fan blades.
It is highly recommended that you use a toothpick to prevent the fan blades from moving while cleaning. This will prevent accidental damage to the fans motor.

Once the fan is removed, use compressed air to clean the dust off of the fan blades.

It is highly recommended that you use a toothpick to prevent the fan blades from moving while cleaning. This will prevent accidental damage to the fans motor.

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

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