Nintendo Wii Motherboard Replacement

– Grab a metal spudger and gently pry off the white plastic screw covers near the front of the lower case. Take your time – they should come off with a little coaxing.

– Pop out the covers you just took off, and you’ll spot two 8.3 mm Tri-Point screws hiding underneath. Go ahead and remove those sneaky guys.

– Unscrew the lone 5.9 mm Phillips screw located right beneath the controller port door, closest to the faceplate.

– Grab a metal spudger and gently pry off that rubber foot stuck on the side of the Wii near the DVD drive opening. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.

– Locate the tiny 5.9 mm Phillips screw hidden beneath the foot you just took off, and remove it with your screwdriver. Keep it safe—it’s the key to getting everything back together smoothly. If you need help along the way, you can always schedule a repair.

– Gently lift the faceplate off the front of the Wii, no rush here!

– Grab a pair of tweezers and carefully disconnect the LED cable’s plastic connector from the motherboard. Precision is key.

– Now, remove the faceplate completely and set it aside.

– Flip open the controller port cover until it stands up straight, forming a perfect right angle with the black bezel.

– Now, gently pull the controller port cover upwards, releasing it from the outer case with ease.

– Take out the last two 4.1 mm Phillips screws hanging out on the top edge of the black plastic controller port bezel.

– Gently lift the bezel from the long edge that’s farthest from the controller ports, then set it aside. Easy does it!

– Grab your Phillips screwdriver and take out the two 5 mm screws sitting just above the controller ports.

– Grab a metal spudger and gently pry off the three screw covers stuck to the side of the Wii. Keep at it until they pop free—easy does it!

– Time to evict some screws:

– Take out the two 5 mm Phillips screws

– Remove the 8.2 mm Tri-Point screw

– Grab a metal spudger and gently pry off the two rubber feet at the bottom of the Wii, just near those rear ports. A little wiggle, and they should pop right off!

– Time to get those feet off and uncover the two 8.2 mm Tri-Point screws hiding underneath. Once they’re revealed, take them out and move on to the next step!

– Carefully lift the outer case straight up from the body of the Wii, giving it a gentle wiggle if needed. Remember, patience is key—take your time and keep it steady. If you need a hand, you can always schedule a repair.

– Take out the tiny Phillips screw holding the battery door in place on the bottom of the device. Then, gently pull the battery door away to remove it. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.

– Take out that sneaky 8.2 mm Tri-Point screw hiding under the battery door.

– Take out the two 8.2 mm Tri-Point screws holding the DVD drive shield in place by the controller ports.

– Gently lift the DVD drive shield upwards and carefully take it off the Wii.

– Unscrew the four 9 mm #1 Phillips screws holding the DVD drive in place on the bottom panel. Time to get that drive out!

– Gently lift the side of the DVD drive that’s away from the controller ports, just enough to peek at the cables hiding beneath.

– Carefully pull out the DVD drive power cable from under the plastic cover, right near the heat sink. Take it slow to avoid any mishaps!

– Gently disconnect the DVD drive power cable from its socket. No need to rush – just give it a little tug and you’ll be all set.

– Gently lift the retaining flap on the DVD drive ribbon cable socket using your fingernail. No need to rush—take it slow.

– Carefully pull the DVD drive ribbon cable out of its socket. You got this, just a smooth motion.

– Now, remove the DVD drive from the Wii. It’s almost done—just a little more and you’re on your way!

– Grab a pair of tweezers and gently lift the fan connector out of its socket on the logic board. Easy does it!

– Unscrew the two 10 mm Phillips screws that are holding the fan in place on the fan shroud.

– Carefully lift the fan out of the Wii and set it aside.

– Grab the tip of your spudger or any other pointy tool and gently work one of those black plastic retaining fingers off the fan shroud, just enough to give it some space away from the Wi-Fi antenna board.

– Now, carefully lift the Wi-Fi antenna out of the fan shroud. Easy does it!

– Unscrew the 10 mm Phillips screw holding down the second Wi-Fi antenna at the top of the fan shroud. It’s a small task, but every little step counts!

– Peel away the two strips of tape holding the second Wi-Fi antenna cable in place on the plastic bracket next to the heat sink. A little finesse goes a long way here!

– Gently unclip both antennas from the Wii frame and set them aside for now. You’ve got this!

– Unscrew the three 10 mm Phillips screws that are holding the fan shroud in place on the Wii.

– Gently lift the fan shroud off the heat sink and take it out of the Wii. You’re almost there!

– Start by removing the six screws that hold the EMI fingers in place on the bottom panel—these little guys keep everything snug.

– Next, gently lift out both sets of EMI fingers from the Wii, giving them a little wiggle if needed.

– Unscrew the four 7 mm Phillips screws—these are your standard-sized screws holding things together.

– Finally, remove the two 11.3 mm Phillips screws to free up more components and prepare for the next step.

– Start by removing these three screws — they’re the first step to getting inside.

– Gently lift the bracket out of the Wii, giving it a little wiggle to free it.

– Unscrew the 7 mm Phillips screw holding things in place.

– Remove the two 10 mm Phillips screws securing the component.

– Start by unscrewing the three 10 mm Phillips screws that hold the black bracket in place near the front bottom of the Wii. Gently lift up the bracket and use your other hand to carefully pull the retaining clip away from where the Wi-Fi antennas enter the motherboard shield. Finally, lift the bracket away from the Wii. If you need help at any point, you can always schedule a repair.

– Time to prove your screwdriver skills! Remove the nine remaining 7 mm Phillips screws that are holding the motherboard cover to the bottom panel.

– Gently lift off the motherboard cover, being careful not to snag any cables along the way.

– Heads up: some models have a thermal pad for the wireless chip stuck to the underside of the cover. Remember to put it back in place when you’re reassembling!

– Take out the four 11.3 mm Phillips screws holding down the heat sink to the bottom panel. Keep it friendly, straightforward, and encouraging—you’re doing great! If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.

– Carefully lift the heat sink away from the motherboard to continue with your repair. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.

– Gently lift the side of the Wi-Fi board that’s farthest from the heat sink and ease it out of its socket on the motherboard. Just make sure you don’t apply too much sideways pressure on the connector, it’s a delicate little thing.

– Carefully remove the Wi-Fi board and antennas from the Wii. Take your time and make sure everything’s disconnected safely!

– Gently pry up the Bluetooth board from the motherboard, using the flat end of a spudger or your fingertips. Start at the end closest to the center of the motherboard.

– Carefully peel the front edge of the Bluetooth board away from the EMI foam that’s stuck to the motherboard.

– Now, just go ahead and remove the Bluetooth board. You’re almost there!

– Gently use your fingernail to lift the flap that holds the DVD drive ribbon cable in place.

– Carefully pull the DVD drive ribbon cable out of its socket and set it aside, ready for the next step.

– Gently detach the DVD drive power cable from the motherboard socket, and carefully take it out of the Wii.

– Gently grip the motherboard by its edges and carefully lift it off the bottom panel.