How Do You Fix Gamecube Games With Scratches?
Scratches on your Nintendo GameCube game discs can be a huge problem when trying to play them, since they impede the console’s laser from reading the disc. If at all possible, repairing these discs will be less expensive and time consuming than trying to find a replacement game. Since GameCube game discs are essentially miniaturized CDs or DVDs, the same repair methods apply to them, and there are a few you can try. The larger the scratch, though, the more difficult it will be to fix and remove. Step 1 Clean the game disc with toothpaste. Apply the paste to a cotton swab and gently rub the swab against the scratch (rubbing outward from the disc’s center) until you have wiped away the scratch as best as you can. Wash the disc in water afterward and dry it with a very soft cloth. Step 2 Apply a commercial cleaning solution designed for CDs and similar discs. Follow the packet’s instructions for using the substance; it usually involves applying the solution to the surface and rubbing it a