The first endeavor of the TakeItApart crew into the exciting medium of video involves the disassembly of the Nintendo Gamecube. The video is now hosted by Google, so view it as many times as you like!
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That’s cool and all, but do you think it is a good idea that you are doing this on a carpet? Talk about being careful with removing stuff, but you do it all in a static rich environment.
We tend to be careful when disassembling devices, though more so with eh… more expensive items.
While disassembling the Gamecube, the risk of electrostatic discharge was mitigated by high airborne humidity and the fact that we were all grounded via conductive writststraps (they were not necessarily visible in the frame, though).
Where did you find that 5/32 socket screwdriver? I looked all over town, and the hardware stores around me didn’t carry them, insisting that Nintendo was only authorized to sell the specialized tool used to open the cube. you guys obviously prove them wrong.
I’m not exactly sure where we got it, it was mixed in with other stuff in our toolbox. Also, when we made the video we weren’t quite sure what to call it. It turns out the accepted name for such a device is “nut driver”. A quick look at Amazon shows that they have a 5/32″ nut driver for a bit more than five bucks:
The Amazon one might be too big to fit into the recessed screw holes (I’m not sure about that though). There are some nut drivers at Wiha Tools that look nicer. Their 5/32″ nut driver is a bit less than Amazon’s.
Hi everyone.
With the launch of the Nintendo Wii just around the corner, will you purchase one?
If so, what are you most looking forward to about the system?
That’s cool and all, but do you think it is a good idea that you are doing this on a carpet? Talk about being careful with removing stuff, but you do it all in a static rich environment.
We tend to be careful when disassembling devices, though more so with eh… more expensive items.
While disassembling the Gamecube, the risk of electrostatic discharge was mitigated by high airborne humidity and the fact that we were all grounded via conductive writststraps (they were not necessarily visible in the frame, though).
Thanks for your concern.
uhm, excuse me, but using wrist straps wont do any good if the carpet is loadable.
Are you sure grounded wrist straps are insufficient? What alternatives would you recommend?
I want to see you put them back together. I always seem to have parts leftover (although they still work).
Where did you find that 5/32 socket screwdriver? I looked all over town, and the hardware stores around me didn’t carry them, insisting that Nintendo was only authorized to sell the specialized tool used to open the cube. you guys obviously prove them wrong.
I’m not exactly sure where we got it, it was mixed in with other stuff in our toolbox. Also, when we made the video we weren’t quite sure what to call it. It turns out the accepted name for such a device is “nut driver”. A quick look at Amazon shows that they have a 5/32″ nut driver for a bit more than five bucks:
The Amazon one might be too big to fit into the recessed screw holes (I’m not sure about that though). There are some nut drivers at Wiha Tools that look nicer. Their 5/32″ nut driver is a bit less than Amazon’s.
Hi everyone.
With the launch of the Nintendo Wii just around the corner, will you purchase one?
If so, what are you most looking forward to about the system?