GC Loader is the ODE option for Nintendo GameCube console which costs around £100 and totally replaces the disc drive of the console to fit it, you have to physically remove the optical drive, which means the console will no longer be capable of playing games the old-fashioned way. 4) The GC Loader slots into the connection which was used to link the drive to the mainboard. 3) Under the drive, you'll need to remove more screws to detach the actual optical drive – the GC Loader connects to the metal plate, which you'll need to retain. 2) Remove the lid and you'll find that there are lots of screws to remove in order to detach the GameCube's optical drive assembly. Clockwise, from top left: 1) What you'll need for the mod.