Retro GEM GC Installation - Revision history

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	Insert the full size connector into the plastic mount. It will snap into place. Then secure the HDMI board with the M2 nut and screw. The M2 screw will need to be trimmed flush. Do not overtighten		Insert the full size connector into the plastic mount. It will snap into place. Then secure the HDMI board with the M2 nut and screw. The M2 screw will need to be trimmed flush. Do not overtighten

			[[File:GCFULL_SMALL.JPEG\|500px]]


	~~<a href="/GEM_ASSETS/GCFULL_SMALL.JPEG"><img src="/si.php/500/GEM_ASSETS/GCFULL.JPEG"></a>~~


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	I use side cutters and pliers to cut and fatigue bend the metal off.		I use side cutters and pliers to cut and fatigue bend the metal off.

			[[File:GCSHIELD_SMALL.JPEG\|500px]]
	~~<a href="/GEM_ASSETS/~~GCSHIELD_SMALL.JPEG~~"><img src="/si.php/500/GEM_ASSETS/GCSHIELD.JPEG"></a>~~


	== Installation ==		== Installation ==

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	Set the Retro GEM Jumpers and attach the wifi antenna.		Set the Retro GEM Jumpers and attach the wifi antenna.

	Retro GEM jumper information:		Retro GEM jumper information:

	[[https://docs.pixelfx.co/fxdigital-config.html]]		[[https://docs.pixelfx.co/fxdigital-config.html:[https://docs.pixelfx.co/fxdigital-config.html]]

	== Disassembly ==		== Disassembly ==

			This guide will not go over the disassembly of the GC. Guides are available online.

			Once the motherboard is free (Leave the heatsink attached unless you plan to replace the thermal pads), set it to the side. We now need to decide which port you would like the HDMI to replace. This install will remove the the digital port in the DOL-001. Removing the analog port is also the same procedure.

			Insert the full size connector into the plastic mount. It will snap into place. Then secure the HDMI board with the M2 nut and screw. The M2 screw will need to be trimmed flush. Do not overtighten


			<a href="/GEM_ASSETS/GCFULL_SMALL.JPEG"><img src="/si.php/500/GEM_ASSETS/GCFULL.JPEG"></a>


			Align the top and bottom shields and check the alignment with the HDMI connector. It needs to fit in to the hole, so mark and remove any of the metal shield.

			I use side cutters and pliers to cut and fatigue bend the metal off.


			<a href="/GEM_ASSETS/GCSHIELD_SMALL.JPEG"><img src="/si.php/500/GEM_ASSETS/GCSHIELD.JPEG"></a>


	== Installation ==		== Installation ==

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	== GEM Jumpers ==		== GEM Jumpers ==


			Set the Retro GEM Jumpers and attach the wifi antenna.

			Retro GEM jumper information:

			[[https://docs.pixelfx.co/fxdigital-config.html]]

	== Disassembly ==		== Disassembly ==

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Installation

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Installation

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Installation

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	* Small screw Phillips screw drivers		* Small screw Phillips screw drivers
	* Side cutters		* Side cutters

			== GEM Jumpers ==

			== Disassembly ==

			== HDMI Mount ==

			=== No Cut Mounting===

			=== Cut Mounting ===

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	The doc assumes you are doing a no cut (Replace analog or digital port) installation in your GameCube.		The doc assumes you are doing a no cut (Replace analog or digital port) installation in your GameCube.

	If you are upgrading an existing GCDual or other installation and wanting to do the case cut you will need the 3D printed spacer [[https://docs.pixelfx.co/GEM_PRINTS/GCDUAL_MOUNT.stl]]		If you are upgrading an existing GCDual or other installation and wanting to do the case cut you will need the 3D printed spacer [[https://docs.pixelfx.co/GEM_PRINTS/GCDUAL_MOUNT.stl]] to mount.
	to mount.

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	The doc assumes you are doing a no cut (Replace analog or digital port) installation in your GameCube.		The doc assumes you are doing a no cut (Replace analog or digital port) installation in your GameCube.

	If you are upgrading an existing GCDual or other installation and wanting to do the case cut you will need the 3D printed spacer to mount.		If you are upgrading an existing GCDual or other installation and wanting to do the case cut you will need the 3D printed spacer [[https://docs.pixelfx.co/GEM_PRINTS/GCDUAL_MOUNT.stl]]
			to mount.

	~~[[https://docs.pixelfx.co/GEM_PRINTS/GCDUAL_MOUNT.stl:https://docs.pixelfx.co/GEM_PRINTS/GCDUAL_MOUNT.stl]]~~

	Blueshell3D has created a very nice [[https://www.printables.com/model/1244072-gamecube-replacement-rear-io-panels-for-retrogem:3D printed backplate]] that allows for full-size HDMI in the GCDual cut location. This is a great option for people wanting to keep both ports while keeping full size HDMI at the same time.		Blueshell3D has created a very nice [[https://www.printables.com/model/1244072-gamecube-replacement-rear-io-panels-for-retrogem:3D printed backplate]] that allows for full-size HDMI in the GCDual cut location. This is a great option for people wanting to keep both ports while keeping full size HDMI at the same time.