Game Cube Optical Board Capacitor Kit

Our GameCube Optical Board Capacitor Kit provides high-quality replacement capacitors designed specifically to restore functionality to your GameCube’s optical drive.

This kit contains everything you need to recap GameCube models A-1, B-1 through A-4, and B-4, addressing common issues like the inability to read discs. By replacing the aging capacitors, you can bring your GameCube back to life and enjoy your favorite titles once again.

Whether you’re repairing or restoring, this kit ensures your GameCube’s optical drive performs at its best.

Each capacitor kit includes the following capacitors:

• 6x 47uF 6.3V (Voltage might be higher than original capacitors. It’s ok!)
• 3x 100uF 6.3V
• 1x 220uF 6.3V

Supported GameCube versions:

NTSC:

• DOL-CPU-01
• DOL-CPU-10
• C/DOL-CPU-11
• C/DOL-CPU-20
• C/DOL-CPU-30
• C/DOL-CPU-50
• C/DOL-CPU-60

PAL:

• C/DOL-CPU(P)-01

Why Replace Capacitors During a Retro Console or Controller Repair?

Capacitors are crucial components in retro consoles and controllers, responsible for regulating power, reducing noise, and ensuring stable performance. Over time, these capacitors can degrade, leading to issues like power failures, audio problems, and even complete system malfunctions. When restoring or repairing vintage consoles, replacing old capacitors with new, high-quality ones is essential to bringing the system back to life. Fresh capacitors improve performance, prevent overheating, and extend the lifespan of your beloved retro devices, making them feel as good as new. For a complete and reliable restoration, replacing capacitors is a must.

Accidents Happen, and We’ve Got You Covered!

We get it—sometimes things don’t go as planned. Whether a capacitor from your kit gets misplaced or accidentally damaged during your repair, don’t stress! At Magitek Repairs and Restoration, we understand that these things happen, and we’re here to help. Just reach out to us, and we’ll gladly send you a replacement capacitor at no extra cost. Your restoration project shouldn’t be derailed by a simple mishap, and we’re committed to making sure you have everything you need to get your console up and running again.

Why We Use Wurth Elektronik Capacitors

At Magitek Repairs and Restoration, we only use high-quality capacitors from Wurth Elektronik, a renowned German company, in all of our capacitor kits. Unlike many no-name manufacturers, especially from regions with less stringent quality controls, Wurth Elektronik capacitors are backed by decades of German engineering and precision. Known for their exceptional reliability, durability, and performance, Wurth’s aluminium electrolytic capacitors deliver stable power, prevent overheating, and significantly extend the lifespan of your electronics. By choosing Wurth, we ensure that your console repairs meet the highest standards, giving you peace of mind and long-lasting results.