Nintendo Wii U Complete Tear Down, No Fluff. Fix and Repair video

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  • Here is the cheap tri-wing screw driver you need from Amazon:www.amazon.com/...
    Here is the other screw driver that you see me using: www.amazon.com/... I have had that tool kit for years and love it still.
    Let me know if you need any other parts, I will link them here for you.
    This video will show you everything you need to know about repairing your Nintendo Wii U. Whether you disk drive has stopped working, or your fan is making all kinds of noise, sometimes you just have to get in there and replace it. Especially if you are out of warranty.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 230

  • @TidalSSB
    @TidalSSB 4 роки тому +4

    For anyone using this tutorial after me, the two screws at 42s are NOT tri-wing. They are Phillips head. You can tell from the video but I was listening while putting it back together. Aside from that great tutorial. You should've added how to clean the disc laser as it is a common issue on Wii Us.
    For future laser cleaners: I didn't disconnect the ribbon cable from the front panel or disc drive. Just remove the four screws surrounding disc drive and the two on top of the drive to open the top. Remove two screws mounting the white circular plastic piece and bam! clear view of the disc laser. I used rubbing alcohol and a microfiber cloth. Laser reads better than ever. Cheers!

  • @cutemimi25
    @cutemimi25 4 роки тому +69

    The weird thing is this looks easier to disassemble than the older Nintendo Wii, very strange.

    • @jetso2000
      @jetso2000 4 роки тому +3

      Why would it be harder

    • @cutemimi25
      @cutemimi25 4 роки тому +7

      @@jetso2000 On the wii you have to strip everything to get the case off, here that's not neccessary.

    • @greenkoopa
      @greenkoopa 3 роки тому

      I'm gonna have to say, Gamecube shell architecture is confusing as hell, I've repaired 3 and I you have to reassemble them like solving a rubik's cube

    • @cutemimi25
      @cutemimi25 3 роки тому +1

      @@greenkoopa GameCube is decent, Wii is still more challenging.

    • @1GWX
      @1GWX 2 роки тому

      @@cutemimi25 Yup. Wii is challenging, annoying and frustrating. I have had to reopen many times when I did go in. UGH. I changed the Wii Laser. I also changed my Gamecube Laser...the gamecube is actually better than Wii, much simpler in my experience...not as so crazy as the Wii to disassemble and reassemble with all the screws and he positions they were in and all that ..ugh.
      I am now tackling my WiiU since recently its been cutting out in Wii mode. I checked the battery voltage its still 3Volts ..but that battery has been in there since I bought it brand new many years ago now. So I dunno.
      Now to tackle finishing opening that WiiU. I had got stuck...i need to remove the side plates after removing the first set of screws.
      I been putting it off but I am here today for guide//reference as to how to continue. Cheers for this video.
      Thanks a lot.

  • @JimEdwardsatKC
    @JimEdwardsatKC 5 років тому +17

    Thank you for the walk-through gave me enough info to get to the DVD drive and pull out the two discs my son stuck in there at the same time. You saved the day!

    • @EDFCentral
      @EDFCentral 4 роки тому +4

      I love this comment. The sheer determination of a child trumps the impossibilities of a one disc only drive. As proven by the fact he got two in there hahaha!

    • @catgame515
      @catgame515 4 роки тому

      What is a Blu-ray drive

  • @TheFartsandCrapsShow
    @TheFartsandCrapsShow 5 років тому +19

    Thank you so much! I was about to start, but now I see I need one of those tri-wing screwdrivers first. Liked and subbed!

  • @tig3rasoTV
    @tig3rasoTV 4 роки тому +26

    Thaaaaaaank you. You just made my daughters x-mas. For the longest time her Wii-U had been out of commision. I finally got around to looking into it and it turns out the battery tip/comment of yours did the trick.
    Subscribed!!! Happy Holidays and best wishes. 🎄🎄🎄🎁🎁🎅🎁🎁🎄🎄🎄

    • @editorsanimationVlogs
      @editorsanimationVlogs 4 роки тому

      did your daughter's wii u would turn on but no display?
      and did changing the battery fix it?

    • @andreyansimov5442
      @andreyansimov5442 4 роки тому

      Yeah! What was the problem?

    • @editorsanimationVlogs
      @editorsanimationVlogs 4 роки тому

      @@andreyansimov5442 are u experencing the same thing as me?

    • @andreyansimov5442
      @andreyansimov5442 4 роки тому

      @@editorsanimationVlogs just see people sell consoles with blinking blue light after turning it on, and console does not load

    • @inferno61x
      @inferno61x 4 роки тому +1

      Ummmm.....x-mas 2019 and u couldn't get her a switch, unless u got a her newer console then fixed the wii u then whatever.

  • @PyRexext
    @PyRexext 6 років тому +8

    Thanks for the short and sweet. It made taking my Wii U apart easy and quick. Less than 30 minutes to tear down, clean, and reassemble. :D

  • @krisbright3227
    @krisbright3227 5 років тому +6

    HOLY CRAP Zack!! You just saved my Wii U!!!
    I replaced the battery and it works!!! OMG it works!!!
    Thank you so so so much Zack!
    I was so worried for so long that my Wii U was UN-repairable as I accidentally spilled a soda on it, but your tip about if the Wii U wouldn't start to replace the battery worked!!! OMG I LOVE YOU!!

  • @aw_overland
    @aw_overland Рік тому +6

    Hey Jerry, I'm here checking how to teardown the console in 2023 😄

  • @Florida_boy
    @Florida_boy 4 роки тому +12

    His voice sounds like one of those Golf commentators.

  • @michael423
    @michael423 6 років тому +2

    About 4 years late, but this video helped me replace a nasty/beatup looking faceplate on a Wii U I acquired recently.

    • @ultra-1320
      @ultra-1320 4 роки тому

      Falco Gaming do you know where I can find a the outer shell for the Wii U console. Because I bought one and it’s full of scratches. It’s ugly

  • @AvSias
    @AvSias 5 років тому

    Just watched the Switch take apart video and came here. These videos are really interesting

  • @davejohnson3376
    @davejohnson3376 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for this. It came in handy retrieving a Nintendo Switch game from our Wii U.

  • @mrmarr8308
    @mrmarr8308 7 днів тому

    Oh wow, your old videos are so different. Still helped me out though 💙

  • @ArtisChronicles
    @ArtisChronicles 4 роки тому +1

    I'd eventually have to change the thermal paste anyway... That's a lot of screws though. This is gonna be real fun.

    • @walterbkeen
      @walterbkeen 2 роки тому

      That's what i was thinking.
      Might as well change it out while your there.
      Thermal paste typically only has a life of around 5yrs. After that, the efficiency starts to decline.

  • @drvman
    @drvman 4 роки тому +1

    You know what's interesting about the disk drive. Once you insert a disc inside. There is a door that closes is shut. I inserted the disk. Then took a paper clip to see if I can reach the disk bit there is a door that blocked the paper clip to get inside. It's probably there so that the disc doesn't fall out while in motion.

    • @henryh2007
      @henryh2007 2 роки тому +1

      Probably stop you trying to accidentally force a second disc in

  • @cutemimi25
    @cutemimi25 5 років тому +2

    This also works if you wanted to switch housing cases let's say you want a White Wii-U but with the 32GB motherboard you could do that "I might do that 1 of these days."

    • @EduardoVasquezMedina
      @EduardoVasquezMedina 5 років тому

      i did that but with the Wiiu Gamepad. I have now a white console with a black gamepad lol

  • @MizfitZer0
    @MizfitZer0 3 роки тому +2

    The regular Philips screws do not budge. I have tried everything and they just dont move and now 1 of them is even ruined so i cant open it at all... great... all I wanted to do was open it and clean the fan because it makes awful jet engine noises

    • @doitcom
      @doitcom 2 роки тому

      I got the same on the cd drive. Rounded them off now.

  • @smugsdeadchannellol6184
    @smugsdeadchannellol6184 5 років тому +11

    I was going to open it until you said we needed a tri-wing screwdriver/

    • @pearlmax
      @pearlmax 4 роки тому +1

      Then technically you weren't going to open it.

    • @EDFCentral
      @EDFCentral 4 роки тому +3

      @@pearlmax Very incorrect logic Jim. The thought and intention to do something is not negated by not actually doing. The thought is very real, the intention is very real and the forward movement to actually do what one had set out to do is very real. The forward movement to complete the desired task can be halted by outside forces such as in this case the absence of a triwing screwdriver. However this does not negate his intention as his forward movement to watch this video proves. Thus he very much did wish to open his WiiU and made the forward movement to do so, but was halted by outside forces. Live long and prosper, Love Spock.

    • @PK_Kevin67
      @PK_Kevin67 4 роки тому

      yo it’s a joke

    • @domls1317
      @domls1317 4 роки тому

      @@EDFCentral wrong. He said he was going to open it. Not I was intent on opening it. Nice try Barclay.

    • @tharegular
      @tharegular 4 роки тому

      @@domls1317 yes but actually no

  • @hp5469
    @hp5469 5 років тому +3

    Tri-wing... that's for rich people. You just gotta find the right straight screwdriver. Trick also works on those security torx on xbox controllers.

  • @heidegonzalez1411
    @heidegonzalez1411 7 років тому +1

    I wanna thank you so Much cause I rlly needed to open up my Wii U to take out dust and cacaroches that it had Inside

    • @tharegular
      @tharegular 4 роки тому +1

      they just wanted a home

  • @danielpowell482
    @danielpowell482 2 роки тому

    Wow this must be an early Jerry Rig. Cool video!

  • @Sylveon9021
    @Sylveon9021 3 роки тому +1

    thank you I was wondering why my wii u would not start it was the battery in the side that was causing it not to work thanks

  • @shaxxie5237
    @shaxxie5237 4 роки тому

    Is this one of your least rated videos? Wow cannot believe how famous you have become over the years! Well done for your great content. This video is relevant to me even today as my Wii u stopped working :(

    • @8GB215
      @8GB215 3 роки тому

      Is it working now?

  • @Lina-gu9kg
    @Lina-gu9kg 4 роки тому +6

    My wii u has a problem,it wont read any discs, i need help! I thought it didnt work because the discs arent cleaned or they were scratched but they were perfectly fine,the discs arent the problem,its the wii u console and recently i bought a new game for it but it wouldnt read it either
    :( any help?

    • @PrinceMeliodas
      @PrinceMeliodas 4 роки тому

      OMG SAMEEETHING IS HAPPENING TO ME

    • @memyself9254
      @memyself9254 4 роки тому

      Same thing is happening to me it’s just there’s probably a lot of dust inside

    • @PrinceMeliodas
      @PrinceMeliodas 4 роки тому

      @@memyself9254 let me know if u figured out how u fixed it

    • @heikolol
      @heikolol 4 роки тому

      @@PrinceMeliodas yeah same

    • @cozzaronero
      @cozzaronero 4 роки тому +1

      Probably the laser is dirty try whit a cleaning disc mine had the same problem end solved it that way

  • @spencer1280
    @spencer1280 Рік тому

    Thank you I got a cheap wii u and need to repair

  • @Floofyns
    @Floofyns 3 роки тому

    I’m going to try this out. For the longest time I can’t play my disk games bc there is something stuck in the disc holder.

  • @chair1234567
    @chair1234567 7 років тому +1

    Hey Jerry. Are your videos showing the first tear down and immediately taped, or do you take it apart, see how it works, reassemble and then tape the second tear down?

  • @toby.maximillian
    @toby.maximillian 5 років тому +5

    2019?

  • @dezzisparkles
    @dezzisparkles 3 роки тому

    Fantastic, condensed video! Freaking cudo’s 👏🏾

  • @ErnestJay88
    @ErnestJay88 8 років тому +22

    Wii U is a good system, fail because Nintendo false marketing, i'm a gamer since 1988 before they launch Wii U, i though Wii U are just a new accessories for Wii, because they promote Wii U as a "new controller", after PS4 and XB1 release, they finally realize their mistakes and launch a new advertising campaign calling it "brand new Nintendo console", but it's too late since most of potential Wii U customer already bough PS4 or XB1.

    • @legofan431
      @legofan431 8 років тому +3

      I totally agree. Before I saw a Wii U in person, I was completely confused about what it actually was! It was only when I got to play around with it at a friend that I understood it's a new and different console

    • @RareKirby
      @RareKirby 7 років тому

      my feet stinks unu

    • @echangwang1821
      @echangwang1821 7 років тому +3

      The Wii U could have been good, but it is woefully under powered, it is using a CPU that is as powerful as a cpu from like 10 years ago.

    • @univerysm
      @univerysm 7 років тому

      RareKirby my arse stinks to

    • @Pocket_Trigger
      @Pocket_Trigger 7 років тому +2

      no its not. aesthetically its ugly, looking like a fisher price toy and the OS is slow and it takes FOREVER to install games. And the best idea used for it will die soon (miiverse)

  • @RC3197
    @RC3197 5 років тому

    One day I randomly lost my front usb ports, my sd card slot and slowly lost range on the gamepad until it is to the point where it must be on top of the wii u to be used. I'm pretty sure a component has gone bad but I think it would be easier just to transfer my data to another wii u instead of risking permanent damage.

  • @sonicsega1699
    @sonicsega1699 9 років тому +14

    my question is, my wiiu has been randomly getting disk errors. like when i play smash, i am lucky if it loads the game without stopping and telling me to re insert the disk. then when i do i am lucky if it proceeds without making me do it again and again. the disk is squeaky clean not a scratch on it. and i dont want to give it to nintendo cus i've heard people with more common errors that nintendo didn't resolve. any suggestions?

    • @gojimang5955
      @gojimang5955 9 років тому +1

      I have the same problem.

    • @BanjoKazooietheNintendofan
      @BanjoKazooietheNintendofan 8 років тому

      +DAV3TH3ZOMB13 me too:(

    • @geniemale207
      @geniemale207 7 років тому

      do how to fix nintendo. network on wii u like so smart (for smart people)

    • @kanyegaming5296
      @kanyegaming5296 7 років тому

      DON’T FORMAT PLZPLZPLZ

    • @techguy348
      @techguy348 6 років тому +1

      you would have to get the new disc drive paired to the system as the wiiu's original disc drive is paired with the system.

  • @m2Miguel2m
    @m2Miguel2m 9 років тому +3

    can u give me a link to the fan replacement ?

  • @rachaelkrebs4923
    @rachaelkrebs4923 8 років тому +4

    hi, i am having a problem with our wii u hdmi port. i think it needs replacement. i plug in the hdmi but no picture on screen. before it went completely black it would go out while in use at random. super frustrating. any suggestions?

  • @redklok585
    @redklok585 6 років тому

    I'm not sure what your stance is on the ethics of Softmodding or Modding/Jailbreaking, so if you are not offended by these methods, please read further. Anyway, I'm considering Softmodding one of these for my family and I. I am worried about the issue of the hard drive's safety. The HDD has to be off or disconnected when booting up the Wii U so it doesn't get corrupted by Nintendo's firmware or the "format disk" prompt doesn't pop up and the odds are certain of accidently selecting "format" instead of "cancel". My actual question (s) is: Are you knowledgeable on how the circuitry in the Wii U operate? If it's possible to maybe locate an area that is ideal to solder a jumper to the motherboard that can trigger an inverter that operates as an "on" toggle for an external HDD (or SSD) during appropriate/safe/useful times?.. Basically: I want to find an area that could trigger an inverter/toggle a switch for my external HDD and I was thinking of using a location on the motherboard that is in use/on (hopefully exclusively) when the Wii U firmware is wanting to either format the disk or trying to (undesirably) write to it. This way I won't have to worry about my kids accidentally formatting the drive or accidentally forgetting to disconnect the USB before the firmware writes and corrupts the content. I am sorry for not thinking of a more shortened version of my question and I apologise if you don't want anything to do with the subject of Jailbreaking/Modding. I looked multiple places and couldn't find anything close to what I am asking and most search engines don't come close to the subject. It's overly convoluted, I'm sorry. If you can give any insight, I would be very grateful. Thank you for your time

  • @Caolan114
    @Caolan114 7 років тому +5

    my hdmi stopped working i cant find anything on replacing it

    • @thatGuy13241
      @thatGuy13241 7 років тому

      Caolan Robinson same I'm thinking of just disassembling it and replacing the entire port

    • @Degga911
      @Degga911 6 років тому

      that Guy did you find anything? My HDMI is not working and the component output has colour issues and keeps going black

    • @elMajestic1985
      @elMajestic1985 6 років тому

      Same here

    • @joshreynolds869
      @joshreynolds869 5 років тому

      @YouFoundPixilent It doesn't come with component cables, but it supports it, it uses the same multi-out adapter as the Wii. It even supports composite I believe XD

  • @doopedee
    @doopedee 6 років тому

    I could REAAALLLY use a Original Wii video like this! Please @JerryRigEverything!

  • @TrooperJr666
    @TrooperJr666 6 років тому +1

    The smacking is extremely annoying. Fortunatly this is no longer the case with newer Videos. Thumbs up for that

  • @chefbrody
    @chefbrody 10 років тому

    My sister's Wii U is not syncing to the gamepad. But I've checked on my Wii U and her gamepad works fine. Would you know how to fix this sync problem? Thanks for the vids, you've got yourself o new subscriber.

    • @JerryRigEverything
      @JerryRigEverything  10 років тому

      chefbrody Thanks for subscribing! I wish I had an answer to your question... I am not sure why it wouldnt be syncing.

    • @chefbrody
      @chefbrody 9 років тому

      Apparently it's the Bluetooth module but there's no way to fix that yet. But I'm gonna use its dvd drive to put it on my own wii U which doesn't read used games... Hope that's just our family who doesn't have luck with our consoles! Thx for your channel

    • @JerryRigEverything
      @JerryRigEverything  9 років тому

      Good idea. Thanks for the tips! Hopefully itll help out anyone else with the same problem.

    • @adamgenez
      @adamgenez 8 років тому

      +chefbrody maybe something is going on with the antenna on your sister's Wii U?

  • @dezzisparkles
    @dezzisparkles 3 роки тому

    Someone put their well kept Wii U in front of the dumpster. I’m really hoping that it was just an issue of a battery change.

  • @samueldsouza8797
    @samueldsouza8797 5 років тому +1

    I came here to see how to replace the thermal paste and that is the one thing he missed

    • @khandapwner6805
      @khandapwner6805 5 років тому

      search up "how to install a cpu cooler". There should be a thermal paste section

  • @yannsonnois6438
    @yannsonnois6438 4 роки тому +1

    hi!
    i've an issue with my Wii U, i tryed to reset it to original factory settings and it's stuck to the "delete all content and settings" screen, on the gamepads i had an message saying that there is a memory issue and it need to turn off and on, but now the consol is still booting on se "delete all content" screen whatever i do.
    i called nintendo support in my country (France) but they told me that they don't support this console anymore.
    i'm wondering if there is any solution hardware or software to do to solve my problem?
    plz help me.

  • @yeehawgrayson7527
    @yeehawgrayson7527 5 років тому +1

    I got a cd stuck inside it

  • @CorradoManX
    @CorradoManX 4 роки тому

    I don´t know what this video is about. There is written "Fix and Repair video" - but nothing about it. Only hot to open the console and where to buy screwdriver....

  • @ShiggyMomo
    @ShiggyMomo 5 років тому +1

    0:54 Well that's just a lie because the casing doesn't lift up at all. In fact, it's still firmly attached to the console.

  • @Eienias
    @Eienias 2 роки тому

    been meaning to try to open up and clean my wii u for a while but the two screws i need to remove to take the face plate off just don't move. i have the same tools you do but the screwdriver can't grip and turn them to remove them. damn it. gonna have to put it all back together and try again later
    some suggestions i read said use a rubber band or something to give additional grip but wouldn't you know it we've got none of that here, no tape, nothing useful

  • @mrnelgin
    @mrnelgin Рік тому

    Unfortunately not a complete tear down. I am now stuck at getting at the bluetooth adaptor.

  • @khandapwner6805
    @khandapwner6805 5 років тому

    thermal paste is like 5 bucks, why don't you buy it and remove the heatsink?

  • @galactic_clashx4056
    @galactic_clashx4056 4 роки тому +1

    My Wii U isn’t reading discs I think the scanner is dirty

    • @jamn4God
      @jamn4God 4 роки тому

      Mine too. I tried a disc cleaner, a CD with little brushes on it, but it didn't help.

  • @Gotyourgirl960
    @Gotyourgirl960 4 роки тому

    Two screws are upside down and it won’t let me access the mother board

  • @jay_me07
    @jay_me07 9 років тому +1

    Hey I've had a few disk drive problems over the last month. It started when Super Smash Bros. for Wii U would only go in after I cleaned it. Then all my Wii U games stopped working, while Wii discs did. I had a problem just happen today after testing it out. I put a disc in, tried to eject it but it stopped, so I pushed it back in. I repeated this since it happened again, and it read as a "Wii U Cleaning Disc." Puzzled, I started it and it went through a cleaning screen.
    Do you think this is the disk drive or the discs themselves.

    • @ArtisChronicles
      @ArtisChronicles 4 роки тому

      The drive sounds like it's having issues. Maybe dust in the drive or something messing with the laser itself. I see why some people really hate optical drives.

  • @Alpha-kc7fx
    @Alpha-kc7fx 10 років тому +1

    So that's what it looks like inside

  • @TheFlumeUnplugged
    @TheFlumeUnplugged 4 роки тому

    this video is not 1080p its 1080i

  • @Kitsunzero4
    @Kitsunzero4 4 роки тому

    the compartment that sides the 3 screws won't move

  • @roc6d
    @roc6d 10 років тому

    Next video is Psvita teardown and repair right?

    • @JerryRigEverything
      @JerryRigEverything  10 років тому

      Ya, I am thinking about doing the Psvita as my next giveaway. Ill buy it as soon as I give away the Wii U at the end of the month.

    • @roc6d
      @roc6d 10 років тому

      Grrr..fine

  • @joxian-nh8kz
    @joxian-nh8kz 3 роки тому

    My wii u works for 5 minutes and it shuts down by itself what's the problem?

  • @ttmo1757
    @ttmo1757 2 роки тому

    I accidentally broke the blue ribbon cable c can you please help me find out how to get a new one and if I could possibly fix it? And also I would love if I could possibly get in contact with you for help if you don’t mind.

  • @Florida_boy
    @Florida_boy 4 роки тому

    My storage on my wii u is broken or something. Where is it located?

  • @ihaveworms2078
    @ihaveworms2078 9 років тому

    What is the metal screwdriver you are using? Looks nice.

    • @JerryRigEverything
      @JerryRigEverything  9 років тому

      Ihaveworms Im pretty sure I linked all the tools I used on this project in the video description. I like the tool set a lot.

    • @ihaveworms2078
      @ihaveworms2078 9 років тому

      JerryRigEverything I see you linking the tri-wing screwdriver, but not the other.

    • @JerryRigEverything
      @JerryRigEverything  9 років тому

      Good catch, I linked the tool kit I use in the video description, it should be there now.

    • @ihaveworms2078
      @ihaveworms2078 9 років тому

      JerryRigEverything I'm not sure if I am missing something, but I still don't see it.

    • @JerryRigEverything
      @JerryRigEverything  9 років тому

      Strange... K, I just posted it in the description again... Hopefully it saves this time.

  • @HariiLord
    @HariiLord 8 років тому +1

    why tf do they use these screws... it's a real pain

    • @ArtisChronicles
      @ArtisChronicles 4 роки тому +1

      Well that's simple. It's a deterrent to opening up the console. They don't want people to self repair. That can potentially lose them money. So of course they make it as much of a pain as possible to open up.

  • @frankynakamoto2308
    @frankynakamoto2308 7 років тому +2

    Is there a way to upgrade the Ram? Maybe by reballing new chips for the ones it has in it

    • @onometre
      @onometre 6 років тому +2

      Fernando Salazar what would be the point

  • @AngeloTaracena
    @AngeloTaracena 7 років тому +1

    how do you fix the hdmi port? my hdmi port does not work, any suggestions?

    • @NicholasAgustin
      @NicholasAgustin 7 років тому

      Geloskie Same, mine is broken too :( . My TV reads everything but the HDMI coming from the Wii U. Since then I've been stuck with AV cables.

    • @ChristianRogersMoneyBruh
      @ChristianRogersMoneyBruh 7 років тому +1

      Nicholas Agustin if you still are dealing with AV cables I recommend you go buy some Wii Component cables if your tv supports it. It makes it better than AV but worse than HDMI. Or you can buy a Wii2HDMI to do that but it connects by hdmi but looks like component

    • @NicholasAgustin
      @NicholasAgustin 7 років тому

      Thank you and I actually tried the Wii2HDMI cable lol. It works everyone, for my Wii U at least. I didn't think it would upscale but it actually does it's just that you have to go to the Wii U's settings after since it first reads it as a component cable at 480i. You have the options of choosing 720 and 1080 once you have this device. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008346V4O/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    • @loganbedard
      @loganbedard 4 роки тому

      @@NicholasAgustin Does it make the virtual Wii look better?

  • @user-fj5el9go8t
    @user-fj5el9go8t 4 роки тому

    If I remove the battery does it remove the memory?

  • @rahulkalra2126
    @rahulkalra2126 2 роки тому

    Could you please help me .. here is my issue ..
    Hi,
    Problem : Wii-u working fine but no output on led tv through HDMI or component cable .. the console is getting powered and I can play games on the wii-u handheld controller(the controller with built in screen .. its working)
    I need help regarding Wii-u .. please help me if you can .. 1) well my power supply of wii u is broken so I used computer power supply(used a module which could boost the voltage to 15volts and can handle 6 amps) .. everything worked great for the first 2/3 days
    2) Now the problem ,, when i used my wii-u again(few weeks later) .. or couple of days later .. the wii-u console got powered on but .. the hdmi port is not outputting anything on TV ( there is no fault with the HDMI cable and there is no fault with the led TV) and even the component cable is not working ..
    PS: the console is getting powered from the computer power supply (with module i talked about) and the handeld wii-u controller is working fine(i can see display on it and can play games on it) ..and .. the only thing is HDMI to tv is not working and component cable is also not working .. My guess is some fuse is blown to protect the HDMI ic or some capacitor on the mobo is shorted .. could any1 with hardware mod experience help me please .. i will be really grateful.
    Regards
    Rahul

  • @lukefisher7176
    @lukefisher7176 8 років тому

    My ribbon seems to work but the little connection it plugs into on the circuit board in the console broke off. Not just the black clip but the whole little circuit. Seems like a clean break. Can I solder it back on? If I push it back on and hold the ribbon in the red light comes on and blinks. Occasionally I can get the white light to come on for like a second but I never hear fans spinning/more of the unit coming to life before it shuts itself off.
    Thoughts on how to fix it?

  • @malcolmwilliams7487
    @malcolmwilliams7487 5 років тому

    If the fan is not running could it just be that little battery?

  • @josecarlosquinteroescobedo5348
    @josecarlosquinteroescobedo5348 3 роки тому

    How do I know if I connected the metal anthenas correctly?

  • @HiltTilt
    @HiltTilt 6 років тому

    Would it be possible to remove the CD drive to save space, run off digital release games only? Then add a battery and make the Wii u protable?

  • @tt986903
    @tt986903 10 років тому +1

    I've a question regarding the teardown of the Wii U. I'm wanting to install some LEDs inside the unit and was wandering if during the teardown process if you guys took the time to record/document power point (pinout) locations on the main board. I want to know what the location is for 12 volts, preferably switched, meaning the 12 volts would be active once the device gets turned on so that my mini smt LED's would then come on. Any help at all would greatly be appreciated guys.... Regards

    • @JerryRigEverything
      @JerryRigEverything  10 років тому

      Paul Palumbo lol dang man, I wish I could help. But thats more specific than I ever got while I had mine open. That sounds pretty sweet though, if you ever get it working you should post pics.

    • @roundearthvideogamer6039
      @roundearthvideogamer6039 3 роки тому +1

      @@JerryRigEverything I have a Wii U console and it won't power on, however I have a second Wii U console that does work. If I replace the CR 2032 battery in the Wii U console that doesn't work and if that doesn't fix the problem what would you recommend I take a closer look at inside the broke Wii U console?

    • @GMax17
      @GMax17 2 роки тому

      @@roundearthvideogamer6039 Did you eventually fix it? What was your problem, mine won't boot up.

    • @roundearthvideogamer6039
      @roundearthvideogamer6039 2 роки тому

      @@GMax17 I never did fix the console but I still have it. I still have a working unit. I may end up selling the non-working console.

  • @ironicallyironic6048
    @ironicallyironic6048 7 років тому +2

    have you actually tried to upgrade it's CPU?

    • @Godzfirez
      @Godzfirez 6 років тому +3

      Ironically Ironic not possible. It's not a PC. You take it apart so you can upgrade the thermal paste which in turn allows the CPU/GPU to boost clock better thus giving you an upgrade in performance. Fun fact about console teardowns. They all use pads and pads suck which is why a new console works better than a used one because that pad dries up. If you know what you are doing though cleaning off the old pad surface on the CPU and heatsink and applying something like arctic silver makes a huge difference in gameplay

  • @Jellytime2031
    @Jellytime2031 5 років тому +1

    Even if I'm 4 years late

  • @lucasbloodman923
    @lucasbloodman923 3 роки тому

    How much so you can clean mine

  • @Ciderillum
    @Ciderillum 10 років тому

    Any idea why I keep getting a blinking red light on my Wii U and it won't turn on? The only way I can get it to turn on is by blowing air through the back vent with a hair dryer for a few seconds and then it will turn on and be fine until I am done for the night and then the next day its blinking red again and I have to blow air through the back vent with a hair dryer again to get it to work.

    • @JerryRigEverything
      @JerryRigEverything  10 років тому

      Ciderillum That is a way weird situation. I have no idea why it would do that.

  • @wendymedinawendrumming7016
    @wendymedinawendrumming7016 6 років тому

    Hey do U happen 2 knw wht? We can do 2 Our Wii U saying that? Our Just Dance Game has unloadable corrupted n 2 delete DLC n download it again?? Do U knw y this happened or wht do We do? Do We have 2 pay 💰 4 it again??

  • @Emily-ee2wt
    @Emily-ee2wt 4 роки тому

    I don’t have these tools. Can I just blow air in it? I keep getting an error message that my disc is dirty during very specific parts of a few games. But the discs are clean. Help please!

    • @Sylveon9021
      @Sylveon9021 3 роки тому

      There is a problem with the disc drive
      Please make a note of the error code and visit Nintendo error code:610-4000

  • @salim.studio
    @salim.studio 8 років тому

    hi , I m trying to backup my nand and accidentally remove and lost the resistances next to emmc , r30 ,29,28 27 , can you meadure.the resistance values and pass me.the info to fix my console , I appreciate your help.

  • @LDSXena79
    @LDSXena79 8 років тому

    My Wii U won't power on. Something is tripping the AC Adapter. (Plug it in, the light blinks a few times then no light. Unplug the cord from the wall and unit for 2 minutes and rinse and repeat.) We've been having problems with the power jack for a while having to wiggle the cord to get the red light to even come on. We bought a new cord, but it didn't fix anything.I can't find any place to buy a new power jack to see if that helps. I'm going to try the tear down to get a good look at the jack connection to see if it is loose or something. Any suggestions? We paid several hundred a little over a year ago and of course, it stops working properly JUST over the warranty. I can't see throwing another hundred at it to send it into Nintendo when we could invest that into a different system. :(

    • @MungBaalin
      @MungBaalin 8 років тому

      Same here! Are you still having that problem?

    • @KrGsMrNKusinagi0
      @KrGsMrNKusinagi0 8 років тому

      did you get it fixed? sound like a power surge may of damaged it.. Was it on a power bar or plugged directly into the wall?.. Also its possible you just need a new AC brick or power supply that's bad

    • @MrScreamingSilence
      @MrScreamingSilence 7 років тому

      Only 2 things that pop into mind:
      1. The power connector on the mainboard is loose/broken and needs to be fixed
      2. a different adapter than the specified one was used that fried some connections
      I have to admit the second option would probably cause more problems overall, so that's rather unlikely.
      Search on eBay for "Original OEM Nintendo Wii U charging port connector", should be $

  • @Jangaboo
    @Jangaboo 10 років тому

    Is this Wii U fan the same size as the Wii?
    I was thinking of ordering a new fan for the Wii U because the one i have is noisy

    • @jasonpn
      @jasonpn 6 років тому

      You can just clean it

  • @Jellytime2031
    @Jellytime2031 5 років тому

    I'll show you a link so you can help please help

  • @ethanrhodes8330
    @ethanrhodes8330 7 років тому

    hey! uhh I need help with the front usb the back usb is just fine but the front is broken

  • @anime30seconds88
    @anime30seconds88 8 років тому

    if my wii u air fan isn't working should i buy a new one and replace it?

    • @MrScreamingSilence
      @MrScreamingSilence 7 років тому

      That would be a good idea. Newer consoles generate more heat than older ones (up until ps2 they didn't even have fans), so it would be wise to give the console the fresh air it needs, before it starts to act funny and die on you

  • @kstar4942
    @kstar4942 5 років тому

    I watch you and what inside

  • @eldjvicio
    @eldjvicio 10 років тому

    my WiiU cannot eject discs but it can read them... when I press the eject buton it makes a noise but The disc just doesn't get out...
    Any guess?

    • @JerryRigEverything
      @JerryRigEverything  10 років тому

      Turok Castillo It sounds like the motor on your disk drive needs to be replaced. (It might be easier to just replace the whole drive.)

  • @LazyPirate8
    @LazyPirate8 7 років тому

    I've got a question. Is it possible to upgrade the Wii u to a 1 tb internally, instead of having it externally.

    • @KINDERGARTEN-COP
      @KINDERGARTEN-COP 7 років тому

      yes , get a hard drive docking station. it plugs to the wall and into the wii u usb port. then buy another hard drive and put it onto the docking station and there tou have extra storage.
      i did it with my old 500 gig PlayStation 3 hard dive

    • @Gadgetmawombo
      @Gadgetmawombo 6 років тому

      Internally nope. Theres not even enough space inside to fit one and sodder directly like the original wii mods I've seen.

  • @Jellytime2031
    @Jellytime2031 5 років тому

    Can you help me with my Wii U please

  • @jmx856
    @jmx856 6 років тому

    Do u know how to repair de HDMI port?

  • @Shivenn18
    @Shivenn18 4 роки тому

    Hey what battery is in the wii u

  • @samuraispiritsx
    @samuraispiritsx 9 років тому

    Hi, I just got a new wii u and it keeps shutting itself off, blinking red light on the front of the unit. I turned it around to see that the back fan is not working, is this a easy fix or not?

    • @azurlune1877
      @azurlune1877 9 років тому

      Yes I'm having that problem too

    • @samuraispiritsx
      @samuraispiritsx 9 років тому

      It was not the battery, the fan on the back was defective. Sent the damn thing back.

    • @m2Miguel2m
      @m2Miguel2m 9 років тому

      +samuraispiritsx yes the red light meas it over heated so u need to wait for it to cool down

    • @adamgenez
      @adamgenez 8 років тому

      +ThatMarioGuy1 ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ it's not the battery. It's not something that's used as a backup power source like when you lose power or something like that. It's just used to power the console's clock, so if that stops working, then just get a new battery and it should work

  • @kobie811
    @kobie811 9 років тому

    Ok my wii u will come on and turn off I have icon had I but my tv says no signal and on my gamepad it just saying wii u and nothing is happening

  • @lostintheeastcoast7468
    @lostintheeastcoast7468 4 роки тому +1

    You can not call it a teardown if you do not remove the heat-sink.

  • @zeppelinzz1730
    @zeppelinzz1730 4 роки тому

    How do i clean a small scratch off wii u disc I heard pledge polish one works, has anyone tried this.? Tks

  • @radiant_vibe9279
    @radiant_vibe9279 7 років тому

    does this also fix the wii u being bricked?

  • @PokeMaster22222
    @PokeMaster22222 5 років тому

    ...Where's the hard drive? The 8 GB/32 GB drive? That's the only reason I watched; to see how easily replaceable it is.

    • @PokeMaster22222
      @PokeMaster22222 4 роки тому

      @Skippy Thank you for that! Shame, really, that there's no traditional HDD or SSD I could replace.

  • @epicmario98
    @epicmario98 9 років тому

    i have a problem with my wii U, when i enter the disc in the console, it makes a whirring sound and ejects my discs, is the drive??

  • @spookyscaryskeletonsmith2840
    @spookyscaryskeletonsmith2840 5 років тому

    I have Wii U

  • @BMN_Prime
    @BMN_Prime 6 років тому

    Brand new? It existed back in 2012 and you say in 2014 its new? Man young jerry was dum

  • @lemonslice2233
    @lemonslice2233 8 років тому

    You're STILL giving away that WiiU? Wow, looks like no one really wants one. :(

  • @jaystarter5144
    @jaystarter5144 8 років тому

    Where can you find a replacement battery for the wii U console

  • @Heather-gn5hl
    @Heather-gn5hl 5 років тому

    Bob Ross?

  • @DevAngelo
    @DevAngelo 9 років тому

    Hello. I bought a wii u on Amazon, the seller said hdmi didn't work but for $120 I figured component video would be fine. But component doesn't work at anything above 480p and it flickers. The cable I bought is supposed to support hd video on the wii u. Composite video does work without a problem. Im thinking the issue is internal processing of HD video since neither hdmi nor component hd works. I've tried different TV's and different hdmi cables with the same result. Do you know if there is anything in the wii u responsible for HD video I could look at as a starting point for internal trouble shooting?
    Thanks n sorry so long :)

    • @JerryRigEverything
      @JerryRigEverything  9 років тому

      jakegibson It sounds like a board level repair... something I am not familiar with.

    • @eric83042
      @eric83042 9 років тому

      jakegibson hi, please i need to know if you ever fixed your problem, i having a video problem, mine gives nothing out, but everything else seems to be working, tv recognizes something connected at hdmi port but no videos, tried other cables and ports but nothing either, this happened after a power source

    • @DevAngelo
      @DevAngelo 9 років тому

      Never fixed it :( I just use it with the AV hook-ups.

    • @soragranda
      @soragranda 8 років тому

      +jakegibson same problem here buddy :'/...

    • @NicholasAgustin
      @NicholasAgustin 7 років тому

      hery nunez You ever get it to work again? If so how? I have the same problem :(