Thanks for the video, I fixed our overheating Wii by tearing it down to the motherboard and cleaning everything out (heat sink had accumulated a lot of dust buildup). I was temporarily confused by a small squared off nut that seemed to appear out of nowhere but then realized it goes on the left side of the front black bracket (you can see it easily @ 10:27 as he's starting to remove the screws from bracket) it's what holds the clock battery in place.
My Wii would not read any disk. I ordered a tri-wing driver online as well as a replacement DVD drive. This video made the disassembly & replacement easy. All in, about $40 to get my Wii back in action. Well done!
By far far far the best teardown on YT. Without a doubt. Thanks roski. It was a breeze to clean those heatsinks free of dust. I will now explore the rest of your channel. Maybe tackle that damn 360.
Thank you SO much! This video was so clear & precise a child could follow it! It saved us a lot of money on repairing it. Since I was able to repair our Wii instead of replacing it, it also saved all of our game scores, Miis, etc. THANIK YOU! I did have to buy a Triwing screw driver which I got from Harbor Freight, however it was just a hair too short for 2 of the screws under the rubber feet but with a little ingenuity with some pliers I made it work. Mama's back up & playing her Wii! :)
Thanks. I had to wait for nearly 6 weeks to get my triwing screwdriver shipped to me from China. This was a big help getting my boys Wii up and running again.
i've had a wii for a couple of years now and my sister recently knocked it over and now its not accepting discs, and if the disc does go in it does go in all the way; its ejecting them fine but its making noises. i was wondering if doing this would work by fixing the CD drive position? should i resend it back to the company to fix or should i just get another system? PLEASE HELP ME!!
+Golden_Crown you have two options: no1 fix dvd drive alone (check cable connection, or replace dvd drive(its really cheap thing now ) or to give it to repair technician service, and other 2nd option to load games from back-up storage media like usb stick or ANY laptop or desktop kind of HDD/SSD,or even SD card..(well 8 years ago i make it from old IDE 40GB laptop HDD drive,but any HDD/SSD IDE or SATA 1,2,3 or even SSD can work with wii,even oldest and slowest laptop HDD...(yes its legal to play from backup copy of owned disks ,plus that way original disks will not get scratched,teared,or else damaged).. if noting is moved or broken or strange part inside,sometimes you just need to reset or load few diff dvd then power it off and on and repeat..for purpose, i load blank cd,or turn dvd on opposite side..to get sort of "reset" effect..but best thing is to open it and check inside,(and clean from dust,and replace thermal paste), and that "special" screwdriver,i pay 0,50 USD,less then half Euro..few years ago..best thing is if you go to any "service" el. technician,just tell him to replace all special screws with normal ones..well my kid likes some Nintendo exclusive games , but wii was used more like media center with chip on cable up-scaling from 576i to HD 720p/1080i and is connected to hdmi..dvd drive was used sometimes to play some dvd movies/cartoons..not for loading games..so sure you do need to get another wii to continue playing wii games and else, but sure you can upgrade to newer wii u (have back compatibility with wii,like wii have back compatibility with nintendo game cube), or other console,or whatsoever..or play nintendo wii games on pc..with wiimote or without.. even connecting nintendo wii to hdmi or even vga monitor is not problem(exist cables)...i talk from my experience..now i am here ,again,as time to clean it arise..and i forget a bit fastest procedure..i think and i bet that is noting broken,and you have big chances to get dvd loading again ,or i am pretty sure what part is moved,but for that you need to open it..all is built sturdy.so i bet noting is broken inside..note about (blue)light going on and off when you loading dvd..i remove even coins loaded by some small kids to dvd slot drive without dismounting..and temporally symptom was same..but after trick with empty cd,and on&off ,then few diff wii dvd discs,get it work in no-time.. also check that some off those 3 buttons in front are not stuck ,well its possible just to remove front side without special screwdriver..even two special screws keep it to full open..but enough is to open it like book,and to check handles which are on back side of buttons,and put it back and all will be on place and broken two plastic "tooth"part will not be seen(if you broke it)...i say to open front side like a book,as for open it fully there are 3 special screws..one is on side as i remember..but check video..this video is good. Its funny you have problem with dvd reader ,and i watch it to remove working dvd reader and to put laptop HDD inside.. on place of dvd reader ,now when i choose to open it again to clean it..only what i can confirm this video is really best approach ,and fastest proper procedure is shown..
well every wii game dvd can be copied to some kind of memory(HDD, SD card ,usb stick..) on wii(that is not option in this case when wii dvd drive "not working",but also→ on every dvd drive on desktop or laptop.. in format what wii use ,its called backup copy of game and that is legal if you own that games... So, then wii read games from that usb hdd drive or usb stick,or even SD card(better to use SD card just for save points),and that is that.. then dvd drive you dont need at all! And loading is faster..anyway is nice to have catalog of games on screen to choose , from front covers.. Some people claim that dvd stop reading all wii disc becuse of using pirate disc,and firmware stop disc drive...and in that case downgrade of firmware helps. Anyway this principle i wrote to you works in any case.. we still own that in my kid collection of toys "not in active use"... other options ,as to use wii console as xbmc-kodi player, or anything as there are also linux for nintendo wii..i run it from SD card before..karaoke player ,why not..
The tri-wing screwdrivers are available from our website as well. We ship the same day if placed before 2:00 CST, so you could have had it a lot faster.
Thanks so much! Though disassembling a Wii is difficult as hell, I must learn it, as my Wii keeps freezing with buzz noise and I suspect that it is due to overheating. So I would like to clean the inside and replace the thermal paste.
Powerbook Medic How easy is it to glue back on those white rubber things that you have to remove to reveal the screws? Would I need super glue or something, or is there already a super sticky film or something?
How did you manage to undo those front panel screws so easily at 5:10? I am really struggling to undo them. I even managed to completely ruin the threat on one as well
How long is the warranty from Nintendo? If your wii is out of warranty then fixing yourself might be the best bet, if you're able. I personally like anything that can save me from shipping costs and waiting for my system to be repaired. Especially if it's something simple like changing out the disc drive.
My Wii is taking in games but then will spit them back out. Does this mean the CD drive needs to be replaced? I would like to try to fix it instead of buying a whole new Wii. Thanks and please respond I want to be able to play my Wii again.
Hey thaks for responding so quick. I'm going to order the part off of eBay. Wish me luck on actually fixing it. This is the first time I'll be trying to fix a game system on my own.
The tri-wing was the worst! I didn't have any tri wings, so i had to use a small flathead. It is an okay alternative, but only if you don't have a tri wing. but great guide! Helped me fix my Wii!
First I would check to see if you have any power coming out of your AC adapter. I just fixed a N64 with that same problem. Replaced the power pack and it works great. If you don't know how to use a multi-meter to check the DC voltages just do a search, it's not hard. You may also verify you have 120 AC coming out of your wall outlet.
When I took it apart the was a problem that my Wii couldn’t read discs so I looked into it and I end up having the teeth bent up in the female part of the disc drive connector please help!
I am having trouble with the sound. There is no sound coming from console. Only the controllers. Is this common? Is it the sound card? Can I just replace?
that was awesome, i have already disarmored most of the parts of my wii, I did because It was not reading the cards in SD port. I thoungt it could probably be some dust or any damage cable because it used to work perfectly,but everything looks great inside and now i dont know whats the next step can I replace it or what else do i have to check..HELP PLEASE!
You could try opening and then popping the button back out. Otherwise you may have a bad disc drive motor. I believe console zombie dot com has a tutorial on how to replace this motor. It's basically what takes and ejects discs. Another possibility (especially if you have kids) is that something foreign got jammed in there. Try opening it up and taking a look around before you do anything else.
May someone please answer me something? When you reach the main motherboard (by 12:00 minutes), is it likely a lot of dust will have been collected here, and need to be cleansed of?
My wii is currently not reading discs.it's with all CD's. when i put a game in it reads it for a quick second then the screen is black and in white words it says" game disc read error,please eject the disc and turn off the console manually and then read the instruction manual for further actions" or something like that. My wii is fine it just can't read any of the games. please help?
OK, I'm a computer novice, but my WII is playing for 5 minutes and shutting off and can't be restarted for an hour or so. can a bad cooling fan cause this unit to overheat and cause this?
I'm not sure what exactly my problem is, I can turn my wii on, and I get a green light, but I can't see the menu or the press any button to continue screen. Also I can't simply turn off my wii again, I have to hold down the power button for several seconds before it turns off, but instead of turning red as it normally would it turns back to yellow, I'm not sure if that's a problem, but it may have something to do with it. Please help
Hoping someone can help with this question. I took apart the system for a drive repair, on the red and black wire connector that leads to the face plate the black wire broke off from its solder joint. I put it back together and everything seems to function normal, boots up and disc ejects. Wondering if I can leave that wire not soldered back in, is it more so a ground wire in case? Thanks for any help!
A small enough flathead screwdriver can engage with the tri wing screw head. That is the main reason why you don't see them used for security purposes too often.
So while I was at work today my little brother shoved multiple CDs in my Wii. I was able to get those out, but my Wii still wasn't working. I took another look at it and saw that he also shoved PAPER in there and it looks like it's folded.....any ideas on how to get it out?
Try rubbing it with a toothbrush. on my nintendo 3ds one of the buttons were stuck and when i did that it wasn't stuck anymore. If that does not work i dont know what to do.
That would be the NAND. It’s Flash Memory that is soldered onto the motherboard. Even if you take apart the console, it won’t lose its data, since it’s Flash Memory.
Really helped me to savely open the case and remove something out of the opti.drive that didnt belong there (wodden play card my little girl pushed inside ;) ). thank you so much!
Is there a way i can fix my wii using a air compressor to get out any dust? I don't know what wrong with my wii but it's not working cause of an error that says, "an error has occured. Eject the disc and read you manual." I don't want to buy a new wii, I want to fix my old one. Help!
Every time i put in my guitar hero 3 i go to that game channel thing it spins for like 2 seconds and says to refer to the wii manual thing. And I read it it said to clean the disc so I did that. And then I put it back in my wii and it did it again. Does anyone know how to fix this? I got my will a long time ago like in 2008
Well, I think yours is a original version of the wii (white) and if you play black ops on the white one, it breaks easily. It has happened to me before. Reason is because Black Ops is a online game and has alot of memory which causes it to get scratched and overheated. Try to get a wii lens cleaner. Use it on your wii. If it doesn't work, then open up your wii and follow this tutorial.
To show others how to open it up and replace components. You can view our other videos for more take apart guides or visit our website for replacement parts.
My Nintend Wii was with a dvd stuck on it. With this video I was able to remove the dvd. BUT I cannot know how to reset the drive. There's two metal pieces blocking the entrance of a new dvd. I mean, I think that dvd drive still believe that there's a cd on it. Somebody know how to deal with that??? Please
The yellow light is normal.. it just means your wii is in power saving mode. So if I hear you correctly you're getting no video at all? What about the starting screen when you 1st turn it on that says "press a to continue?" Have you done any illegal mods to your wii and then updated? Nintendo will zap your wii if you've done this.
I suppose, although it seems like the screen would still turn off if that was all there was. Seeing how-as the wii remote won't turn on either I imagine that it could be part of the problem, but not the heart of that problem...
Open up an Xbox 360: "Hey that was easy!"
Open up a PS2: "Hey that was easy!"
Open up a Nintendo Wii: "Ohh hell no!"
It's kinda sad the Wii-U is easier than the normal Wii "no joke"
opening up a 7th gen ipod: * dies *
Why is it soooooo complicated for just changing the Wii shell ? :(
Because it would be too mainstream to use normal screws
Luka Voglar at least they didn't use security bit screws again.
Who knew such a small console had so many freaking screws!!!
And very tiny ones for that matter
I need to say whom ever created triwing screws needs to have their heads examined
MsJinkerson they do it to try and detour you from doing it yourself so you have to send it in and pay them.
MsJinkerson you made my day lmaoooo
Now I just gotta play this in reverse!
I need the screwdrivers
F*cking genious
smart
Thanks for the video, I fixed our overheating Wii by tearing it down to the motherboard and cleaning everything out (heat sink had accumulated a lot of dust buildup). I was temporarily confused by a small squared off nut that seemed to appear out of nowhere but then realized it goes on the left side of the front black bracket (you can see it easily @ 10:27 as he's starting to remove the screws from bracket) it's what holds the clock battery in place.
Upload this video in reverse and add commentary, BOOM assembly tutorial
My Wii would not read any disk. I ordered a tri-wing driver online as well as a replacement DVD drive. This video made the disassembly & replacement easy. All in, about $40 to get my Wii back in action. Well done!
Great Video. I used for disassembly and I had to watch it in reverse to figure out re-assembly as well. Thank You for the steady camera shots.
By far far far the best teardown on YT. Without a doubt. Thanks roski. It was a breeze to clean those heatsinks free of dust. I will now explore the rest of your channel. Maybe tackle that damn 360.
When you thought you got all the screws, but there was secretly too many left
Thank you SO much! This video was so clear & precise a child could follow it! It saved us a lot of money on repairing it. Since I was able to repair our Wii instead of replacing it, it also saved all of our game scores, Miis, etc. THANIK YOU! I did have to buy a Triwing screw driver which I got from Harbor Freight, however it was just a hair too short for 2 of the screws under the rubber feet but with a little ingenuity with some pliers I made it work. Mama's back up & playing her Wii! :)
Thanks. I had to wait for nearly 6 weeks to get my triwing screwdriver shipped to me from China. This was a big help getting my boys Wii up and running again.
i've had a wii for a couple of years now and my sister recently knocked it over and now its not accepting discs, and if the disc does go in it does go in all the way; its ejecting them fine but its making noises. i was wondering if doing this would work by fixing the CD drive position? should i resend it back to the company to fix or should i just get another system? PLEASE HELP ME!!
+Golden_Crown you have two options: no1 fix dvd drive alone (check cable connection, or replace dvd drive(its really cheap thing now ) or to give it to repair technician service, and other 2nd option to load games from back-up storage media like usb stick or ANY laptop or desktop kind of HDD/SSD,or even SD card..(well 8 years ago i make it from old IDE 40GB laptop HDD drive,but any HDD/SSD IDE or SATA 1,2,3 or even SSD can work with wii,even oldest and slowest laptop HDD...(yes its legal to play from backup copy of owned disks ,plus that way original disks will not get scratched,teared,or else damaged)..
if noting is moved or broken or strange part inside,sometimes you just need to reset or load few diff dvd then power it off and on and repeat..for purpose, i load blank cd,or turn dvd on opposite side..to get sort of "reset" effect..but best thing is to open it and check inside,(and clean from dust,and replace thermal paste), and that "special" screwdriver,i pay 0,50 USD,less then half Euro..few years ago..best thing is if you go to any "service" el. technician,just tell him to replace all special screws with normal ones..well my kid likes some Nintendo exclusive games , but wii was used more like media center with chip on cable up-scaling from 576i to HD 720p/1080i and is connected to hdmi..dvd drive was used sometimes to play some dvd movies/cartoons..not for loading games..so sure you do need to get another wii to continue playing wii games and else, but sure you can upgrade to newer wii u (have back compatibility with wii,like wii have back compatibility with nintendo game cube), or other console,or whatsoever..or play nintendo wii games on pc..with wiimote or without.. even connecting nintendo wii to hdmi or even vga monitor is not problem(exist cables)...i talk from my experience..now i am here ,again,as time to clean it arise..and i forget a bit fastest procedure..i think and i bet that is noting broken,and you have big chances to get dvd loading again ,or i am pretty sure what part is moved,but for that you need to open it..all is built sturdy.so i bet noting is broken inside..note about (blue)light going on and off when you loading dvd..i remove even coins loaded by some small kids to dvd slot drive without dismounting..and temporally symptom was same..but after trick with empty cd,and on&off ,then few diff wii dvd discs,get it work in no-time.. also check that some off those 3 buttons in front are not stuck ,well its possible just to remove front side without special screwdriver..even two special screws keep it to full open..but enough is to open it like book,and to check handles which are on back side of buttons,and put it back and all will be on place and broken two plastic "tooth"part will not be seen(if you broke it)...i say to open front side like a book,as for open it fully there are 3 special screws..one is on side as i remember..but check video..this video is good. Its funny you have problem with dvd reader ,and i watch it to remove working dvd reader and to put laptop HDD inside.. on place of dvd reader ,now when i choose to open it again to clean it..only what i can confirm this video is really best approach ,and fastest proper procedure is shown..
well every wii game dvd can be copied to some kind of memory(HDD, SD card ,usb stick..) on wii(that is not option in this case when wii dvd drive "not working",but also→ on every dvd drive on desktop or laptop..
in format what wii use ,its called backup copy of game and that is legal if you own that games...
So, then wii read games from that usb hdd drive or usb stick,or even SD card(better to use SD card just for save points),and that is that..
then dvd drive you dont need at all! And loading is faster..anyway is nice to have catalog of games on screen to choose , from front covers..
Some people claim that dvd stop reading all wii disc becuse of using pirate disc,and firmware stop disc drive...and in that case downgrade of firmware helps.
Anyway this principle i wrote to you works in any case..
we still own that in my kid collection of toys "not in active use"...
other options ,as to use wii console as xbmc-kodi player, or anything as there are also linux for nintendo wii..i run it from SD card before..karaoke player ,why not..
is ur system moded,if is virgin do softmod at least,then install one of launcher(usb launcher) i wil guide u ,nop.
my wii doesn't let me insert the disc it just makes the noise and the blue light that pops up when u put the disc in doesn't light up
probably the disk drive is damaged
are all screws to remove the covers the same size???
The tri-wing screwdrivers are available from our website as well. We ship the same day if placed before 2:00 CST, so you could have had it a lot faster.
Thanks so much! Though disassembling a Wii is difficult as hell, I must learn it, as my Wii keeps freezing with buzz noise and I suspect that it is due to overheating. So I would like to clean the inside and replace the thermal paste.
Powerbook Medic How easy is it to glue back on those white rubber things that you have to remove to reveal the screws? Would I need super glue or something, or is there already a super sticky film or something?
it's pretty darn sticky. as long as you don't stick onto anything nasty you should be able to restick it
Great video. Used this as a guide to replace the disk drive in my old Wii. It's working like new now. Thanks so much!.
How did you manage to undo those front panel screws so easily at 5:10? I am really struggling to undo them. I even managed to completely ruin the threat on one as well
Thanks for making this video. Really helpful!
how do i fix error 003 unauthorized device has been detected? pls help me
Excellent howto with beautiful music.
How long is the warranty from Nintendo? If your wii is out of warranty then fixing yourself might be the best bet, if you're able. I personally like anything that can save me from shipping costs and waiting for my system to be repaired. Especially if it's something simple like changing out the disc drive.
So if I wanted to just get behind the face plate, do you think I’d only have to get those two screws out under those rubber bumper sticker things?
I can't seem to remove the small plug show @5:51 from the motherboard. Any suggestions? Nevermind. I finally got it.
My Wii is taking in games but then will spit them back out. Does this mean the CD drive needs to be replaced? I would like to try to fix it instead of buying a whole new Wii. Thanks and please respond I want to be able to play my Wii again.
Hey thaks for responding so quick. I'm going to order the part off of eBay. Wish me luck on actually fixing it. This is the first time I'll be trying to fix a game system on my own.
The tri-wing was the worst! I didn't have any tri wings, so i had to use a small flathead. It is an okay alternative, but only if you don't have a tri wing. but great guide! Helped me fix my Wii!
Thanks for posting. Used it to replace the optical drive with success.
First I would check to see if you have any power coming out of your AC adapter. I just fixed a N64 with that same problem. Replaced the power pack and it works great. If you don't know how to use a multi-meter to check the DC voltages just do a search, it's not hard. You may also verify you have 120 AC coming out of your wall outlet.
When I took it apart the was a problem that my Wii couldn’t read discs so I looked into it and I end up having the teeth bent up in the female part of the disc drive connector please help!
Spends the day cleaning all my consoles
Gets to wii
"Nah, it's fine"
where do i get the Philips head screwdrier
I am having trouble with the sound. There is no sound coming from console. Only the controllers. Is this common? Is it the sound card? Can I just replace?
WHAT CAN OF SCREW DID YOU USE TO REMOVE THE NAILS AND WHERE CAN I BUY IT??? Please Answer!!!
the light on my wii wont turn on red or green help its plug in
that was awesome, i have already disarmored most of the parts of my wii, I did because It was not reading the cards in SD port. I thoungt it could probably be some dust or any damage cable because it used to work perfectly,but everything looks great inside and now i dont know whats the next step can I replace it or what else do i have to check..HELP PLEASE!
You are right. It was just the setup of my TV port. I plugged it into another and it works fine.
Thanks for the video. I was able to fix my daughter’s Nintendo Wii by replacing the optical drive. Mission accomplished.
It isn't a dust issue. You have a problem with either your laser or the drive itself. You'll need to replace the component.
You could try opening and then popping the button back out. Otherwise you may have a bad disc drive motor. I believe console zombie dot com has a tutorial on how to replace this motor. It's basically what takes and ejects discs. Another possibility (especially if you have kids) is that something foreign got jammed in there. Try opening it up and taking a look around before you do anything else.
Hmm... have you tried different av cables?
May someone please answer me something? When you reach the main motherboard (by 12:00 minutes), is it likely a lot of dust will have been collected here, and need to be cleansed of?
My wii is currently not reading discs.it's with all CD's. when i put a game in it reads it for a quick second then the screen is black and in white words it says" game disc read error,please eject the disc and turn off the console manually and then read the instruction manual for further actions" or something like that. My wii is fine it just can't read any of the games. please help?
Where did you buy the Tri Wing screwdriver? I've been shopping around here and there and am not sure what kind is reliable.
They are available from our website or by calling us at 866-726-3342.
if you still need one you can buy them online for about 5 dollars
brandon mantle
I know, but my main question was where to find a reliable one. I've read reviews of triwings that break after a few uses.
If all other discs work fine, it could be a scratched or cracked disc. I'd also make sure you've run all updates on your Wii.
OK, I'm a computer novice, but my WII is playing for 5 minutes and shutting off and can't be restarted for an hour or so. can a bad cooling fan cause this unit to overheat and cause this?
I'm not sure what exactly my problem is, I can turn my wii on, and I get a green light, but I can't see the menu or the press any button to continue screen. Also I can't simply turn off my wii again, I have to hold down the power button for several seconds before it turns off, but instead of turning red as it normally would it turns back to yellow, I'm not sure if that's a problem, but it may have something to do with it. Please help
@Qtippery Your WII is bricked. without a NAND-Backup you are not able to restore it
Hoping someone can help with this question. I took apart the system for a drive repair, on the red and black wire connector that leads to the face plate the black wire broke off from its solder joint. I put it back together and everything seems to function normal, boots up and disc ejects. Wondering if I can leave that wire not soldered back in, is it more so a ground wire in case? Thanks for any help!
who the hell has a tri screwdriver ;{ (probably everyone) ugh
your wrong, i don't have one either.
A small enough flathead screwdriver can engage with the tri wing screw head. That is the main reason why you don't see them used for security purposes too often.
I have 1.
not very many people
@@ryanotte6737 how i can unscrew a triwing screw with a flat screw driver?
On my Wii, the USB used to plug USB controller do not work anymore. Any clue on how to solve it?
Okay my wii doesn't read any of my games. Do you think its the wii or the disc try. You think if I replace it could work or what. Please I need help
You need to replace the wii laser installed inside the wii, but you would have to buy one. sry i don't have any tutorial vids to help.
It all good man thanks, do you know much would they cost
They'd probably sell them for $100 still, but in the future i guess it'll be $50
zepeda4075 it is possibly the eye that is not reading the games, you may need to clean the eye or laser reader, or it may need to be replaced.
We fixed our Wii. Thanks for your help.
So while I was at work today my little brother shoved multiple CDs in my Wii. I was able to get those out, but my Wii still wasn't working. I took another look at it and saw that he also shoved PAPER in there and it looks like it's folded.....any ideas on how to get it out?
Looks like they used a thermal pad vs thermal paste. Could be wrong but that doesnt look like paste as it came off clean without any residue.
Help! My son recently dropped his Wii and when I place the DVD in we hear the noise but it is a black screen. What do you suggest?
+Sharae Pierret send it in for a checkup at nintendo, I had a wii u problem and I got it back in a week. ;)
+Jax TV (Minecraft Roblox and Nerf) how much did it cost?
Try rubbing it with a toothbrush. on my nintendo 3ds one of the buttons were stuck and when i did that it wasn't stuck anymore. If that does not work i dont know what to do.
We're do you get a screwdriver that tint
They are available from our website or by calling us at 866-726-3342, option 1.
+Christian Simon amazon, bout 10 bucks will get you a nice set that includes the tri wing screwdriver.
My daughter dropped the Wii a few times and it won't turn on anymore. How do I know what's wrong and what to look for when I open it?
I got my Wii in 2008, and my family doesn't have a lot of money, how do I deal with the problem money wise?
What part of the Motherboard holds the memory for installed games?
That would be the NAND. It’s Flash Memory that is soldered onto the motherboard. Even if you take apart the console, it won’t lose its data, since it’s Flash Memory.
I cant get the 2 black triwings screws at 5:19 out. My screwdriver worked for the other triwings just not these
Hi did you ever find a solution? I'm having the same exact issue
@@sasook I mean I don't know this was 6 years ago. I probably just bought a Triwing.
Really helped me to savely open the case and remove something out of the opti.drive that didnt belong there (wodden play card my little girl pushed inside ;) ). thank you so much!
What is the most common cause of black screen of death? I have audio.
Is there a way i can fix my wii using a air compressor to get out any dust? I don't know what wrong with my wii but it's not working cause of an error that says, "an error has occured. Eject the disc and read you manual." I don't want to buy a new wii, I want to fix my old one. Help!
did you find out how to solve the problem? i have the issue
You have to replace the drive or laser.
Can I switch the SD slot?
My wii is taking the cd's in, but they aren't spinning, so the wii isn't reading them, any suggestions?
can you make a re assemble video.
Is that a rare magnet on your screwdriver
Every time i put in my guitar hero 3 i go to that game channel thing it spins for like 2 seconds and says to refer to the wii manual thing. And I read it it said to clean the disc so I did that. And then I put it back in my wii and it did it again. Does anyone know how to fix this? I got my will a long time ago like in 2008
Then your disk is probably scratched
You need to replace either the laser or the drive.
Well, I think yours is a original version of the wii (white) and if you play black ops on the white one, it breaks easily. It has happened to me before. Reason is because Black Ops is a online game and has alot of memory which causes it to get scratched and overheated. Try to get a wii lens cleaner. Use it on your wii. If it doesn't work, then open up your wii and follow this tutorial.
if i wanted to replace the usb ports can i beacuse my 1 usb port that i need to use for usb loader broke please answer me someone
Thank you so much for this tutorial :) helped a lot
What is your website?
To show others how to open it up and replace components. You can view our other videos for more take apart guides or visit our website for replacement parts.
My Nintend Wii was with a dvd stuck on it. With this video I was able to remove the dvd. BUT I cannot know how to reset the drive. There's two metal pieces blocking the entrance of a new dvd. I mean, I think that dvd drive still believe that there's a cd on it. Somebody know how to deal with that??? Please
Everything was going well until I heard him say Trywing. :/
The yellow light is normal.. it just means your wii is in power saving mode. So if I hear you correctly you're getting no video at all? What about the starting screen when you 1st turn it on that says "press a to continue?" Have you done any illegal mods to your wii and then updated? Nintendo will zap your wii if you've done this.
how do i fix it if my cd drive is broken?
how do i fix if system is working but no screen?
It was so grate and usefull!!!!!!!!! Thanks and love from Guatemala!!!!!!
Danilo Rosales Happy to help!!
You need to replace the laser most likely.
this is a great learning guide i learned much thanks =) this can help alot
My wii just got dumped in the dog's water dish this morning and I was able to save it thanks to this video. Thank you.
um how did that happen
Wtf bro😂
Bruh
The port u plugin to tv is wrong.
I suppose, although it seems like the screen would still turn off if that was all there was. Seeing how-as the wii remote won't turn on either I imagine that it could be part of the problem, but not the heart of that problem...
You need to replace either the laser or the drive itself.
thanks your the best when i opened my wii there was some paper i took in out and then it was working i was so happy!
I have not hacked my wii, and I cannot see the "press any button to continue" screen so, I don't know what to do.
i've found that can be a problem with the bluetooth board
9:03 if u took BMO apart.
I just want to remove frontal part to mod the leds
Thank you so much, really helped me
Now cleaning an xbox 1 s doesn't look hard