Broken Gamecube?

[Beware of Guard Metroid]

I got my gamecube the day it came out. A little more than a year later, it stopped working. I just threw it in a corner and bought a new one, but I was thinking I could use it to make a portable. When I put a game in and turn it on, it goes to the gamecube menu and it says that there isn't a gamecube disc. When I open the gamecube the disk isn't spinning. Can someone tell me what's wrong with it and if it can be fixed? If it can't, what parts can be used for a PS2 or SNES portable? Any info would be much appreciated, Thanks.

[Metroid fan]

Well you could buy a spare off of ebay or you could try cleaning the disk reader.

[Turbo Tax 1.0]

use a Q-tip and rubbing alchohol and swab the laser
i fixed 2 that wAY

[gannon]

It can be fixed if you send it to me so I can keep it
On 2nd thought, I only need 1 part from a gamecube to fix mine, and I'm too cheap to buy it anyways

[Beware of Guard Metroid]

To open the gamecube, do I need the tri-wing screw or the other type of screws. Where can I get a screwdriver to open my gamecube for cheap?

[gannon]

thanks for asking
http://gannon.tk/portables/index.php?page=store

[Turbo Tax 1.0]

guardian im tellin ya maybe you dont even have to open it

just get a Q-tip and rubbing alchohol and swab the laser that is how i fixed two that wouldnt read discs

[Beware of Guard Metroid]

I tried that, but I still get the same message and the disc still doesn't spin. Either way, I'm going to try to take it apart and make it portable if I can get it fixed.

Edit: How much would shipping to Waltham, Massachusetts zip code: 02451, cost for the screwdriver?

[Turbo Tax 1.0]

ok then try adjusting the pot it worked when my GCp under construction stopped reading discs a couple days ago
i'll give you a little more detail when you get it open and if you want me to

[Beware of Guard Metroid]

That's what I plan on trying first and if that doesn't work I'll get a new one.

[usbcd36]

You will need some sort of GameBit screwdriver for the GameCube, but you don't have to buy one, taking a cheap (or really old) flathead screwdriver and filing a slot in it will make it fit around the screws in 2 notches.

[Turbo Tax 1.0]

id just buy a gamebit its worth it and cd readers are pretty expensive if your gonna make it portabkle just try and get the mobo to run and then when its all good buy a new cd reader

[soundwave]

Does the disk spin at all? You should hear it if you put your ear next to the thing. If it doesnt spin at all, then its not a dirty lense, its its drive motor or something equally messy.

[bicostp]

When I put a game in and turn it on, it goes to the gamecube menu and it says that there isn't a gamecube disc. When I open the gamecube the disk isn't spinning.

Sounds like the disc lid sensor is shot.