ok...i think the thing dat iz causing all d problems would b d lens. b-cuz did u know dat if u touch d lens with ur finger or q-tip the gamecube wont work! dis happened 2 me wit my playstation, i cleaned it wit alcohol and a q-tip. and i turned it on, and didnt play n e games!! so i dont if u could send it 2 a shop and fix it. but remember!! never touch d lens wit n e thing!!! hope this helped!!