How Far Is Too Far When Turning The Potentiometer On The GameCube Disc Drive?
Today, I repaired a GameCube that had DRE by turning the potentiometer on the disc drive board about a quarter turn counterclockwise (it now looks like a "+" slanted slightly to the left) to increase the power of the laser that reads the discs, as I've heard others have had success with. However, I've also heard that giving the laser too much power can damage discs permanently over time. My question is, how far is too far when turning the potentiometer?
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How do you adjust potentiometer on GameCube?
The factory settings of the potentiometer varied from DOL-001 with a value range of 450 ohm - 600 ohm while the DOL-101 had a value range of 150 ohm - 250 ohm. Some lasers require adjustment to eliminate DRE or to read DVD+/-R.How many ohms is a GameCube laser?
The Disc could not be read:What do I do if my GameCube wont read discs?
If it's dirty, scratched, or shows no obvious damageYou may try cleaning the disc again with a soft, slightly damp cotton cloth (use water only). Clean the disc from center towards the edges; do not use a circular motion.GameCube Disc Drive Troubleshooting and Repair
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