I Paid £18 for a FAULTY Wii MINI | Can I FIX It?
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11 ай бұрынI got this Nintendo Wii from good old eBay. It was sold as having power but didn't turn on. How strange.
Let's try and fix it!
Hope you enjoy!
Steve
PS. I'm not an expert in repairs at all. I do this for fun, and it may not be the best or safest way to go about repairing broken stuff. I'm pretty good at melting plastic though. Please don't copy me - I'm an idiot.
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@steelcityreseller8170 10 ай бұрын
Agree with those who say no need to reset the melted plastic counter. I consider the counter to mean when you accidentally melt something because you didn't take precautions/didn't think about it and you end up damaging the end product. The bad switch was, well, bad so who cares if it melts...you weren't going to take precautions to protect it. 🙂
@yogiber21 10 ай бұрын
Agreed
@VampyRagDoll 10 ай бұрын
Agreed
@minmogrovingstrongandhealthy 10 ай бұрын
Yeah I don't understand why he reset the counter. The button was completely destroyed already, you can't salvage anything on that it was just junk.
@Frank-Thoresen 10 ай бұрын
I know he really wanted to reset it and looked for an excuse to do it. The button was to be replaced with hot air and it doesn't count as melted plastic. Put the counter back to current day.
@samuraidriver4x4 10 ай бұрын
Agreed, counter should be restored.
@anthonydarnell33 10 ай бұрын
I would put the counter back to 10. You were not trying to save or re-use the button anyway.
@5implesimon 10 ай бұрын
I was thinking that but then until the jobs done you never know which part might have to save the day..even if its a part of the old one ...so I think its 0 days
@Darlypants 10 ай бұрын
I learned enough watching these videos to repair my Canon 5D Mark II. It had a damaged compact flash card connector (bent and missing pins from putting a card in sideways), and using the cheapest Amazon soldering kit I could find I was able to remove the old 80 pin connector and put the new eBay one on. Then I committed the cardinal sin of reassembling the camera fully before testing, but I was rewarded for my hubris. An 80-pin desolder and resolder job on a professional DSLR as a first ever task was insane. It was an emotional moment turning the camera on and pressing the "review photos" button. When the card was successfully read I shed a tear and thought "maybe the world doesn't hate me after all" Thanks mate
@Loki- 10 ай бұрын
Congratulations, Darly. I don't hate you.
@polyfusion 10 ай бұрын
Very well done. I do know that it's an impressive job to do successfully... I found the very same model camera in the trash at work and after doing a bit of research, and watching videos on YT about the camera, figured there was a problem with the CF card pins, and after taking it apart, found that it was indeed the case, one single pin pushed back. I contemplated replacing the 80-pin connector, but decided to just push the pin back, insert a card, and leave it in there, transfer photos out using a cable. I think another deciding factor to do so is that it's the only camera I have of this calibre, and I don't have any lenses for it, so may never get to use it.
@Darlypants 10 ай бұрын
@@polyfusion Smart decision to just leave a card in there! It was exactly one pin for me too, but it broke off. Even though the model is over 10 years old, it still takes great photos that are leagues ahead of smart phones, etc.
@rickseiden1 10 ай бұрын
I would have just clipped the legs off the original button and wiped the left over bits off with the soldering iron. No melted plastic. But, I do think that the spirit of the melted plastic counter is that it is accidentally melted plastic, and in this case, you didn't do it on accident, and there were no repercussions to it being melted because it was trash anyway, so no need to reset it.
@fixins 10 ай бұрын
I probably would have just shaved down the pokey-bit from the WII but you're probably right to modify the part rather than the console.
@theycallme_nightmaster 10 ай бұрын
if he had to mod the case it would be better to shave down the plastic standoffs. then the damage can be reverted with longer screws/washers
@Mymatevince 11 ай бұрын
Nicely done Steve
@StezStixFix 10 ай бұрын
Thanks Vince, hope you're keeping well 👍
@01Chris02 10 ай бұрын
Started watching a couple weeks ago and I think I have watched almost every video now. I've learnt so much about electronics just from your vids so thanks so much! Also really satisfying just to watch you at work and trying to figure out the faults. Also, I've only just seen your melted plastic counter, great idea and very funny. Thanks for being you
@dianeramakers3368 10 ай бұрын
Great fix again Steve. And because of you I have also bought that grinding pen. That was the tool that my repair cases for the repaircafe were missing. And I found out that it can be stored safely stored in the plastic casing of an epi-pen.
@stefandowney Ай бұрын
I've just done my first ad-hoc repair with components I pre-bought, it was a raspberry pi! Really pleased so thanks for being innocent and clueless as it made me grow a pair and give it a go too, previously my main achievement was repairing a £150 pair of headphones I got for £15 (Orange 'O' Editions) which only involved opening them up and re-soldering a wire, now though, bees knees. Brilliant, Stefan.
@JasonFuss1992 10 ай бұрын
I love the backyard repair approach, good job mate
@pixelpuppy 10 ай бұрын
I think shaving the switch instead of the peg on the power button was a good call, since the switch can be replaced easily in the future if need be.
@bobbaird812 10 ай бұрын
Nice touch getting The Cure to do the backing track…!
@wallyf7020 10 ай бұрын
Excellent fix, Steve. Keep up the great work
@orfeociano3303 10 ай бұрын
I think that the fifth leg on the button was to allow condensers to discharge quickly once you turn off your console. Nothing to worry about ;) Well done!
@Okurka. 10 ай бұрын
The fifth leg connects to the housing of the SMD button and is for rigidity.
@hugegamer5988 10 ай бұрын
Looks like the ground was common and the others were normally open and normally closed. Easy to verify using a meter.
@radialblur 10 ай бұрын
Steve, you make my dull days at work fixing broadcast equipment so much more entertaining, thank you :)
@summerlaverdure 10 ай бұрын
great fix as usual Steve!! i think you dont need to reset the counter btw, i dont think anyone cares about melting nintendo's trash buttons
@Okurka. 10 ай бұрын
I care.
@summerlaverdure 10 ай бұрын
@@Okurka. lol k sure
@andrewgrant6516 10 ай бұрын
What's a Wii mini? Never heard of it. The Wii was only a wee thing to start with. Now you've got a wee wee Wii that went all the way home.
@Nobe_Oddy 10 ай бұрын
I didn't think that switch was gonna work.... GREAT JOB!
@TheAkashicTraveller 10 ай бұрын
FYI the "sensor" bar is actually just a couple infrared leds and you can use candles instead if you want.
@Senteri 10 ай бұрын
I'm not sure if putting candles on top or in front of your tv is a smart idea though.
@Dsbarrynl 10 ай бұрын
But if you dont have a sensor bar it could be a temporary fix
@hugegamer5988 10 ай бұрын
Ok, but how bright in candles should my candle be?
@chrisj2848 11 ай бұрын
I think that's a great fix Steve! Excellent episode 👍
@StezStixFix 10 ай бұрын
Cheers Chris! 👍
@hunam3876 10 ай бұрын
Spoilers!!!
@rod370 24 күн бұрын
H, Steve. I would have taken a little bit off the button on the case. And if you take to much off it put a small pad on the other part of the button. And after you found out it worked. I would have glued it to the other part of the button. And job done. Stay safe to you and your loved onrs.
@knightnevermore 10 ай бұрын
Great fix and congratulations to your newest console. As soon as you have a game for it, I hope it brings you lots of joy!
@darkrecxonline 10 ай бұрын
Always enjoying your videos Steve! Keep up with the excellent work!! :)
@JacobDubs 10 ай бұрын
Button ground is probably just for extra stability. Nice work!
@hugegamer5988 10 ай бұрын
Likely the common pin and the other two normally open and normally closed. It’s a momentary version and the power management chipset likely uses both, it couldn’t be used as an actual mains power switch.
@wisher21uk 10 ай бұрын
Brilliant fix Steve well done 😊
@EM2theBee 10 ай бұрын
This is why I love your channel! You're very resourceful 😊
@danhitchcock727 10 ай бұрын
I like this channel! My fix would have been changing the switch then removing the button that turns it on and off. Then turn it on and off with a pen poked through the hole where the button was! Shows what a little more patience can do!
@GOINGNOMAD 10 ай бұрын
Or even lazier, just short the switch and turn off by pulling the plug 😂
@sorakat42 11 ай бұрын
That Wii is doubly stupid as it can only play wii games and can't go online. So stupid Wii is the perfect nickname. Great to see another successful fix from you!
@StezStixFix 10 ай бұрын
Yeah, it's a real shame they removed so much of the functionality, cos it's a cute looking thing otherwise! 😬
@sergiojimenez3415 10 ай бұрын
@@StezStixFixit CAN go online but…that requires blue bomb homebrew.
@pmarin3855 10 ай бұрын
@@sergiojimenez3415why not a collaboration between Steve, Dave and another person who can re-engineer the board to add functionality?
@sergiojimenez3415 10 ай бұрын
@@pmarin3855 macho nacho already did it. I attempted to put that WiFi mod on it but…there must’ve been a leg of the WiFi port not soldered so it blank screened. I ended up just calling it a future project or a donor board.
@mtshark7 10 ай бұрын
Nicely done Steve!
@azureskys 10 ай бұрын
Brilliant fix! Also, the music used on this has such a The Cure vibe making me super nostalgic.
@justindeary1 5 күн бұрын
You aren't, by any chance, a New Order fan, are you? P.S. Love these videos, and particularly your home-made songs.
@KericthePally 10 ай бұрын
I'm certain that didn't count as melted plastic. Only counts if you accidentally melt something you weren't just clearing off the board. Resetting your counter for this is like worrying that the pasta sauce jar broke when you chucked it in the recycling bin. The button was obviously for the bin, better to just get it off fast.
@Pswilson3 10 ай бұрын
I thought you'd gone all Bob the builder with the video title.. can Wii fix it. I was mistaken😂 Great video 👍🏻
@brandoncolemire4220 10 ай бұрын
Are there any longer/multiple problem fix videos coming down the pipe? I’m just curious and absolutely not complaining. I love this channel. I’d watch 5 second videos if you put them out. I believe that’s enough “fanboying” for now lol
@KisoX 10 ай бұрын
Wiierd power button...If it is a melted plastic counter it should count. It does not mean anything anyway but it was definitely melted plastic. You will get to 10 days back in around 10 days! I trust in you!
@NowInAus 10 ай бұрын
Should’ve melted the power button to reshape it. I mean, you reset your melty counter so there was no shame left to lose. Great fix and wonderful anticlimactic ending. Nice
@pedromimoso8804 10 ай бұрын
Another nice fix and another nice song, Steve! 👍👍👍
@CoolTJ-fb9ej 10 ай бұрын
do you know by any chance what the orginal song name is? (the one he sang for the outro)
@pedromimoso8804 10 ай бұрын
@@CoolTJ-fb9ejWe Didn’t Start the Fire, by Billy Joel
@sidb37 10 ай бұрын
No game disc necessary. USB stick, roms, homebrew channel, and wiiFlow
@russellcox1465 10 ай бұрын
You’re not stupid, you’re bloody ACE Steve!!
@frankmarlinghaus6336 10 ай бұрын
Hey Steve ! I watch your videos for quite a while from good old Miami. I love it. It is one of the highlights of my day !! Good rap !!!
@hugegamer5988 10 ай бұрын
The three switch positions are easy to understand. The switch is momentary and not latching, meaning it only acts for a brief time and cannot act as a disconnect to mains power. Instead there is a power management chip that uses signal lines and it is the actual device turning it on and off. The center ground contact is the Common pin while the others are normally open and normally closed. This arrangement is pretty common in electronics.
@kabnoot 10 ай бұрын
I like the raps, i just wish you were louder. Rap with confidence! I love the vids. You have a wonderful personality.
@mrpugster 10 ай бұрын
I just love seeing Gordon again. I do so miss him and the broom cupboard and my job at the BBC. All the best Phil. PS fancy a pint?
@krahwinkel9503 10 ай бұрын
Steve - King of the Button Replacement. It is not a melted plastic situation - all reused parts are still 100% intact.
@sariflips3955 9 ай бұрын
That Music gives me serious "the Cure" Vibes.... Love it!
@dieterf.8826 9 ай бұрын
Two candles will actually work instead of the "sensor bar". It is not actually a sensor, just 2 IR LEDs. The Sensor is in the remote.
@JonnyMudMower 5 ай бұрын
I just picked one of these up ,I didn’t know 5hey existed lol , I hit it with bluebomb and ordered the sd card / wifi kit , these were made to be a project….. 👍🏻🇨🇦🍻 PEI Canada here.
@idonotliveinkentucky 10 ай бұрын
I'm surprised no one has become a HHG supporter with the name "Orange" just to watch him struggle to rhyme each episode
@watchingdanny 10 ай бұрын
Don't reset the counter for the insignificant button. You're still good buddy. 👍🏽😁
@thebaz84 10 ай бұрын
Love all your videos mate, keep up the excellent work 👍
@infin1ty850 11 ай бұрын
I don't think I've ever seen a Wii that looks like that
@devttyUSB0 11 ай бұрын
nor have i. really weird. though it was one of those small form factor replica thingies.
@StezStixFix 10 ай бұрын
Yeah, I don't think they're that common. They look cute, but they're missing a decent resolution output, and also the WiFi card. So it's a bit of a shame really 😳
@Cactus270 10 ай бұрын
@@StezStixFixwanted to become a Concrete Donkey today but they was sold out. Really want my name in those raps haha 😂 anyways cheers to ya Stez. Love your vids
@jankarlovic 10 ай бұрын
@@StezStixFixWere they europe and asia only? I remember seeing them in shops 10-15 years ago
@5izzy557 10 ай бұрын
Also, SD card slot, basically they removed anything hackers were using to mod it, but alas they found a way using Bluetooth that the controllers sync with lol@@StezStixFix
@Popeyes66 10 ай бұрын
Was gonna go out for a pint,but watched Steve fix another stupid game console again. You are saving me a fortune Steve,even if that wasn't your intention. Cheers ?
@unsaltedskies 10 ай бұрын
Steve didn't melt the button. It was already buggered so nobody suffered.🎵
@Ozzpot 10 ай бұрын
I feel like I just woke from a coma. I had no idea there was a Wii Mini! 😧
@TheOnlyJohnAbraham 10 ай бұрын
That Patreon rap is legendary. Love it!
@gn7740 10 ай бұрын
Love the cure type sound track
@RcNBeyond 4 ай бұрын
I know I'm a bit behind with this, but I really like the Joy Division/New Order style of music in this Vid Steve, and one of the reasons I am about to press the magic Subscription button.
@aihal4 10 ай бұрын
Melting something thats broken doesnt count Steve :D
@SSR_RedDevil 10 ай бұрын
Steve, you sir are a wizard.
@deltonviera2051 10 ай бұрын
Love your videos 😊😊
@voidwatch77 10 ай бұрын
Love your vid’s Steve! 🎉
@andybonneau9209 10 ай бұрын
No, melting plastic doesn't count when you don't care about saving the part. It only counts when it matters.
@BadgerSquatch 11 ай бұрын
The BadgerSquatch IS here!
@StezStixFix 10 ай бұрын
🤣
@MauR1CEnl 10 ай бұрын
Great video as always and big tumbs up for the background music. 😚
@UpToNoGood83 10 ай бұрын
Genius! New Fan an Follower here. Keep up the Great Work!
@lucidphusion 10 ай бұрын
Been watching for a good while and love every episode, but never comment. However, when you play my favorite song, We Didn't Start The Fire, I am obligated to give you your well deserved kudos.
@danisaac 10 ай бұрын
Don’t leave your batteries in the wii remote if not used for a while they self discharge and then leak due to the small standby current of them possibly destroying the remote ⚠️
@Schush 10 ай бұрын
Energizer Lithiums
@jamesytez6639 10 ай бұрын
BlueBomb'd that Wii, Stez. I mean, I know you wanna know if the optical works, but it's pretty stupid not to hack this console
@TheDuderino 4 ай бұрын
@StezStix Fix? I love your sense of humour.
@hunam3876 10 ай бұрын
I appreciate this "Russian" 80s soundtrack during the soldering. :)
@Brice23 10 ай бұрын
I would never consider a person stupid because they did not purchase a Wii game. In this matter I calculate in the opposite direction.
@dgEari 10 ай бұрын
Not hating on the rap, but the post-punk/the cure style interludes are fire. Have you tought about changing the raps for parodies? Sorry abt the rambling. Your content ir top notch!!!
@Jenisonc 10 ай бұрын
Saturday just got better 🤘
@southernindianaoutdoors8591 10 ай бұрын
The ending song tho!! Love that song!!
@OldGenGamer84 10 ай бұрын
I'm pretty sure because of how this model was redesigned, people used them as a doner to make portable Wii's GameCubes. There's probably not so many in the wild now because of that and may become more valuable.
@grantm902 10 ай бұрын
Alternative theory: ground pad is perhaps to improve EMC compliance, else switch housing is a floating antenna
@wyxchari 10 ай бұрын
You could also have cut the button from the red casing and not the button from the circuit.
@Rukyr99 10 ай бұрын
Just what I was thinking….👍
@Okurka. 10 ай бұрын
Cutting a 5 cent replaceable part vs cutting the console.
@wannabemgtow2540 10 ай бұрын
I was about to say there was no paranormal activity in this video, but nope.
@idm8885 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video Uncle Steve............................
@adamw9030 10 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@alexhunter0815 10 ай бұрын
Wii mini? There was one? Ok didn't know... cool 😎👍
@pizzalord3n 10 ай бұрын
Was just wondering when you'd upload lol!
@sebastiankrosinger2101 10 ай бұрын
Best outro ever!
@djm9937 10 ай бұрын
Love your videos Steve :)
@kriss3d 9 ай бұрын
Yeah. There's a difference between melting plastic when it's something you know you should be careful about ans then something where you already know it won't matter. No need to reset when it's something you're discarding. Also you could grind off a little from the casing button instead of the switch itself. But it worked out fine
@austinkoeppen6122 10 ай бұрын
I bought an Xbox One S off Ebay, it was suspected by the seller to have a bad power supply. Just got it today and it works perfectly. I'm mildly disappointed I didn't get to fix anything.
@crosswalkX 10 ай бұрын
Are you StezStix Fix planning on buying a Wii game disc? I want to see a part 2 video of a Wii Disc like Wii Music or Wii Sports. I want to know if the Wii Mini console can read discs. Let me know which Wii Disc you'll buy to test it out on.
@mister_milkman 10 ай бұрын
That button was obviously fixable, so soldering in a new one was completely pointless.
@marksuper4920 10 ай бұрын
I had no idea that they made a top loading wii. I really like that design.
@iaincowell9747 10 ай бұрын
It's crap though. No GameCube support, no Wi-Fi support and online connectivity, along with the removal of the SD card slot.
@marksuper4920 10 ай бұрын
@iaincowell9747 Wow - that's a shame. The console itself looks so good.
@ziggytubey 10 ай бұрын
the counter is genius !
@SchlegFace765 10 ай бұрын
That Cure-esque groove in the middle of the video had me thinking something sad was going to happen.
@ascorbic123 10 ай бұрын
definitely wouldve been easier to trim the pushrod that acts on the button
@strangelee4400 10 ай бұрын
Could have shaved a mill or two off the screw housing pillars holding the board in place which would lower the height of the button.
@ryanherrington9267 10 ай бұрын
U should have shaved the plastic button u press on body
@Sirens.Lullaby 10 ай бұрын
the song you chose for the main section of the vid eerily reminds me of lovesong by the cure
@kyleireland 10 ай бұрын
apparently if you use two small candles it will work similar to using a sensor bar.
@flusso316 10 ай бұрын
I like it when you sing.
@nsos28 10 ай бұрын
Nice outro!
@EsbenH 10 ай бұрын
Loved the M People reference, thanks for rapping
@unrealraven 10 ай бұрын
Don’t need sense bar thing just 2 flames (candles) without anything like glass between flame and remote
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