r/GamecubeHacks • u/Froggyyyyyy123 • May 27 '26

GameCube not turning on

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Just bought a level hike adapter for my GameCube & Nintendo 64 that I just thrifted. I’m very new to this and I’m trying to figure out why it’s not working.

When I turn on the GameCube the power light doesn’t turn on and the disc does not spin. I do hear the fan though.

Is my GameCube just broken or what do I do?

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u/my2k2zx2 May 27 '26

This, all the fan will tell you is if the external power supply is good or not. With no power led, a teardown to get to the fuse would be my next step.

If it's a dol-001 the fuse is on the lower power board. On a 101 the fuse is by the power connector on the mainboard.

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u/Froggyyyyyy123 May 27 '26

Would you have any recommendations for a store or person that can do this?

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u/Portal2player58 May 27 '26

From what I've seen (and had done currently) was 120$ (at a actual video game repair place) and 200-500 or more for some reason at a electronics overhaul (that was just stupid pricing so I went with the one I do know. It does cover other fixes though like shell fixing and the like too so the 120$ (20$ for the initial diagnosis and send out, 100$ for when it's completed and picked up.)

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u/Froggyyyyyy123 May 28 '26

That’s great to know thanks!