{"product_id":"nintendo-gamecube-optical-drive-recap-service","title":"Nintendo GameCube Optical Drive Board Capacitor Replacement Service","description":"\u003cp\u003eProfessional capacitor replacement for the Nintendo GameCube optical drive controller board. Ageing surface-mount capacitors can contribute to intermittent disc recognition, slow reading or failure to read discs, particularly when the console is cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoval and replacement of the optical drive board electrolytic capacitors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleaning of the board and inspection of capacitor pads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspection of drive connections and visible soldering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold-start and warm operational testing with compatible discs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e this service covers the optical drive controller board capacitors. It cannot repair every disc-reading problem; a worn laser, spindle motor, mechanical fault or unrelated component may require additional diagnosis. Contact us before ordering if the console does not currently read discs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow the mail-in service works\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurchase the service online.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack the console securely and send it to the address supplied after ordering. Please do not use a padded envelope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe console is inspected, recapped and tested.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracked UK return delivery is included in the price.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3\u003eImportant information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA recap is preventative restoration work and does not guarantee repair of unrelated existing faults. If the console is already faulty, please contact us before ordering. Any additional work will be discussed before it is carried out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis service includes a six-month warranty covering the replacement capacitors and our workmanship. It does not cover unrelated components, accidental damage, liquid damage or faults outside the work completed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#111318;color:#f5f7fa;border:1px solid #3d424c;border-radius:8px;padding:16px;margin-top:24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot sure whether a recap is right for your console?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/tech-hub\/gamecube-disc-read-faults-optical-drive-capacitors\" style=\"color:#ff3b30;font-weight:700;\"\u003eRead about GameCube disc-reading faults and drive-board capacitors →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"FrameRate Builds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56809502507348,"sku":"FRB-GC-OD-RECAP","price":49.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/5903\/3428\/files\/frb-gamecube-optical-drive-recap.png?v=1786868265","url":"https:\/\/frameratebuilds.co.uk\/products\/nintendo-gamecube-optical-drive-recap-service","provider":"FrameRate Builds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}