Restoring Broken Nintendo Wii Controllers

Restoring Broken Nintendo Wii Controllers - Console Restoration

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Жыл бұрын

I bought this pair of broken Nintendo Wii controllers to repair them. The Wii remote doesn't turn on and the button on the nunchuck controller are not working.
Upon closer examination it turn out the Wiimote has corrosion and the battery contact has become loose. I assume old batteries were left in the controller and they leaked. The acid then caused the corrosion. The battery contact was re-plated with nickel and soldered back on.
Nickel plating tutorial: • How to make simple DIY...
The nunchuck was much easier to fix. The rubber pad under the buttons had only moved slightly to a bad position which caused the buttons to not work.
The shells of the controllers were also a bit yellowed so I put them in my retrobrighting box to remove the yellowing.
Retrobrigting box build: • Making the Ultimate Re...
My retrobrighting tutorial: • How to remove yellowin...
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Пікірлер: 822

@Volcanus670 Жыл бұрын

A wii controller actually breaking feels unnatural. You would be surprised how much they can withstand

@ihavenoclue9756 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, my boys put em to the test.

@MetalizedSoul Жыл бұрын

@kuyswe 26 remotes he's broken now along with a lot of other things

@Sigh487 Жыл бұрын

Wish you could say the same now with Joycons breaking within 24 hours because a single particle of dust gets in the joystick

@ihavenoclue9756 Жыл бұрын

@@Sigh487 there's a new GameCube version joycon I saw the other day. I think it fixed the problem withrhe joy cons.

@terreausore2435 Жыл бұрын

@@Sigh487 Go the 8BitDo route. 3rd party controllers, endorsed by Nintendo and fully compatible with the Switch.

@slurmp4876 Жыл бұрын

The Wii was the first ever home console my parents bought for me after using my dad's old genesis for years. It makes me feel old that the controllers can be found yellowed now.

@Facetiously.Esoteric Жыл бұрын

Stfu I had pong when it was new...

@slurmp4876 Жыл бұрын

@@Facetiously.Esoteric I'm just saying it doesn't feel like the Wii came out that long ago and it's weird to see yellowed controllers 😂

@slurmp4876 Жыл бұрын

@@Facetiously.EsotericI was around when the N64 came out. My parents just never bought us games until we were older. 🤷.

@Facetiously.Esoteric Жыл бұрын

@@slurmp4876 lmao I was being facetious.

@daniellaaguilar7703 Жыл бұрын

My Nintendo Switch is the best

@lumare Жыл бұрын

a lot of these restoration channels are fake, but yours don't seem to be - you don't ever have over the top ridiculous levels of damage, just naturally worn down over time usage damage, it's so satisfying.

@BeeWhistler Жыл бұрын

Yeah, they say people damage things in order to fix them, but there's no end to naturally damaged game equipment. Plenty to work with, and the sounds are so satisfying.

@ceccahohimer6537 Жыл бұрын

I love watching you restore anything, but when you do electronics, it's like watching a doctor perform surgery because you're so delicate with everything.

@Chadhall1988 Жыл бұрын

Same here, this guy is an legend

@moonthevaporeon5113 Жыл бұрын

Yep, just without the unsettling of surgery.

@SugarBeetMC Жыл бұрын

*a ducktor

@kitpup_13 Жыл бұрын

@@SugarBeetMC 😐not funny😐

@Carlitoboi Жыл бұрын

@@kitpup_13 npc comment 💀

@egparis18 Жыл бұрын

There's not much in this world more satisfying than those loud clicks when you put things back together all spotless and in perfect working order. Thank you for this upload and see you again soon.

@smoothjazz17 Жыл бұрын

Somehow, no matter how many years it's been, Super Mario Galaxy still surprises me every time I see it with how beautiful it looks, even by modern standards. And now you have a Wii and Wiimote that look just as beautiful, nice job!

@Sacren365 Жыл бұрын

Great art direction and lighting are much more important than high resolutions. I never got a chance to play Galxy but if it released today for the first time, I wouldn't bat an eye.

@BeeWhistler Жыл бұрын

We got that one for my son when the Wii was new and it was one of those rare times that I not only didn't mind the sound of the game, but actively enjoyed hearing it. It's got a beautiful soundtrack.

@thedapperdolphin1590 Жыл бұрын

I wish they would give a proper HD rerelease for the Galaxy games like they did with the GameCube Zelda games on Wii U.

@Squiddy379 5 ай бұрын

1 no one cares 2 how do you guys have a wii and ive been asking one for christmas for 6 years @@BeeWhistler

@aftdawn Ай бұрын

@@Squiddy3791. Cope and seeve, 2. Ebay, their ultra common on there

@ColossalNakk Жыл бұрын

Always appreciate the little gameplay he does after restoring such great things professionally. Well done!

@BobjrsGaming Жыл бұрын

In these uncertain times, we can all find comfort in the fact that if Odd Tinkering does anything Wii related, he plays Super Mario Galaxy afterwards.

@TheDemoniusX Жыл бұрын

odd tinkering videos are therapy to me. They are so chill and recommend them to anyone who are having a stress filled day/life.

@fridaycaliforniaa236 10 ай бұрын

Agreed

@KawaiiKemono 9 ай бұрын

Or to people who have anxiety and/or ADHD :)

@Linkz1485 Жыл бұрын

Always remove the batteries from the Wii Mote when not using it. That way the batteries won't leak into the contacts. Put them back when you want to play Wii/GCN games and once you're finished, remove them at once. That's what happens when you don't remove the batteries a long time. I have a Zelda Wii Mote and a Golden Nunckuck and still works very well.

@calzonemaniacsvideocorner0804 Жыл бұрын

IIRC GameCube games don't even use the Wiimote.

@Sacren365 Жыл бұрын

@CalzoneManiac's Video Corner No, they don't, but if you want to start a GameCube game you need to use a Wiimote on Wii home menu to open it.

@ScribbleScratch06 Жыл бұрын

Is it the same way with Switch controllers?

@Sacren365 Жыл бұрын

@Scribble 🏳️‍🌈 ⃠ Um are you asking if you can use GameCube controllers on the home menu for the Switch, the answer is, yes.

@BAOrat Жыл бұрын

I should have known that 5 years earlier. The Wii Controller of my sister and I "broke" because of a leaking battery...

@deluxeedition4639 Жыл бұрын

I love how you always end up restoring things that pair with previous restorations!!

@FiveTwoSevenTHR Жыл бұрын

That nice transition showing the yellowing removed is always a nice touch especially if there isn't much yellowing to begin with.

@SauteedJosh Жыл бұрын

It’s insane to me just how many years have passed since the wii first released. Feels like it was only yesterday that it first came out.

@thedapperdolphin1590 Жыл бұрын

It’s getting close to twenty years now. It’s weird to think of the Wii as a retro console, but it certainly is now

@kimberlyilenewilliams8130 Жыл бұрын

It's so amazing that you remember where each screw, rubber casing & plastic do-dads goes after you take them apart..... Great job everytime!!

@DillonPhillips-lo2yu Жыл бұрын

I have this broken 3ds, and whenever I think about it, I often think of your videos, and imagine how you would fix it. Your awesome man, keep up the good work.

@ApolloNoUta Жыл бұрын

Love your videos! ...Does anyone else love the corrosion shade of blue? 😂

@AdmiralKnusperbacke Жыл бұрын

Yeah, that blue is pretty nice, but the turquoise is not

@ice2163 Жыл бұрын

Another device restored to its former glory!

@TheSecondKidNamedFinger Жыл бұрын

It's amazing that a little bit of cleaning and care can save this pieces of gaming history

@JTLee-fr9fn Жыл бұрын

I bought a Wii a few years ago from Goodwill, and had to fix my controllers. It was fun, look forward to more repair videos. Congratulations on your subscription level. 👍

@TheEmotiGuy Жыл бұрын

This channel is underrated

@saveoursquirrels4241 Жыл бұрын

I really like that you included gameplay

@ZERARCHIVE2023 Жыл бұрын

He's proving he succeeded 👌 and that's neat

@Blackade2000 Жыл бұрын

This is actually lifesaving, my black remote stopped working out of nowhere last month. New ones might even cost €60 so hopefully I can follow your video. Thanks my dude

@Emolgun 3 ай бұрын

Have you done it yet and how did it go if so

@Blackade2000 3 ай бұрын

@@Emolgun I checked it with my dad and one of the fuses did seem weird but we didn't touch it yet, sadly.

@ToasterRepairUnit Жыл бұрын

it's interesting how bright blue the corrosion is on this one, unlike the turquoise color we usually see.

@nope.0. Жыл бұрын

I remember years ago somebody decided to smash open a battery with a rock and stuff this colour came out. I'm guessing it's one of the alternative chemistries Vs alkaline?

@fabiancouture2590 Жыл бұрын

I love it when you upload! So many great memories with the Wii.

@iamdmc Жыл бұрын

Good memories doesn't feel so long ago but it's been 17 years!

@kingnewcomer2029 Жыл бұрын

Of course, no video game console repair video would be complete without a restoration video on its controllers that it normally comes with out of its original box. Once again fantastic job on restoring the Wii Remote, and Nunchaku back to their proper, functioning states, with the Wii Remote being fully responsive again, and the Wii Nunchaku's button working properly once more! Also great to see the return of nickel-painting again especially the electric version! The Ducktor, and his world famous Isopropyl Alcohol being put to the test once more, and unsurprisingly worked his magic in restoring these controllers! I look forward to seeing what you'll bring in future restoration videos throughout 2023! :D Keep up the amazing work, Odd!

@dabneyhamner9670 Жыл бұрын

This makes me want to restore my Wii! Haven’t played it in years, but I would love to take it apart and clean it. This channel is awesome

@67Iskenator Жыл бұрын

Fantastic restoration as always.

@restorerestoration4705 Жыл бұрын

I love watching you restore anything, ...

@restorerestoration4705 Жыл бұрын

@@hitmeuponteleegramOddTinkeri 😃..

@atukiaos8786 Жыл бұрын

I keep saying it : I love your job. I love your edits. Please keep going forever !

@RestorationVideo Жыл бұрын

*_I have watched many of this kind videos but honestly this one was more perfect and in detail_*

@Kardellpa 7 күн бұрын

I've started learning electronic and a friend gave a sac full of damaged wiimotes. "It's for practice but the first one you fix is mine". I'm still too far to have enough knowledge to perform these miracles like you buy i love restoration works and this video motivates me to keep learning. Thank you.

@Nero-ii5oe Жыл бұрын

It's satisfied when watching a broken things back to life, thanks you man for the videos, still waiting for a ps3 or ps4 fix 😅👍❤

@dr.toxicgamingmadscientist Жыл бұрын

If i had the money and patience, I would send you my dead copy of Pokemon Silver so i can also LEARN how to soldering myself, this is why channels like YOURS exist, to learn, experience, and get good vibes

@asdfasdfadfasdf2979 Жыл бұрын

probably very easy to repair yourself. i used to make good money doing solderless battery replacements as a kid. just break the spotwelds off the battery and wrap a new one tightly between the old prongs with electrical tape. fixed dozens that way, never failed

@dr.toxicgamingmadscientist Жыл бұрын

@@asdfasdfadfasdf2979 speaking of, i actually repaired it myself using electrical tape and a knife

@jam2007 Жыл бұрын

Wii is a awesome system! Enjoying the video of the wiimote get repaired and restored to working order.

@KawaiiKemono 9 ай бұрын

These Odd Tinkering videos soothe me. ❤ keep doing what your doing, man!

@Sanc6060 Жыл бұрын

Man, my fiancé and I have been watching/enjoying your content for so long. It even inspired me to learn more about electronics and how they function both physically and code wise. Keep doing what your doing you are such a KZfaq (context see RTGame)

@randomguru93 Жыл бұрын

This is a certified KZfaq moment.

@Legiey Жыл бұрын

DK oldies could really need you right now

@essaeditx Жыл бұрын

Bro i really love your videos its also helpful keep it up😊👍

@Aflay1 Жыл бұрын

Ahh, a nice new Odd Tinkering video to relax to.

@veronicacelmer7803 Жыл бұрын

I love your sense of humor in these videos

@clairehigginbotham6199 5 ай бұрын

This is pretty satisfying!

@bambuzeg330 Жыл бұрын

hey, love your vids, especially the console restorations (ps1 was my fav)

@Flegz1 Жыл бұрын

Amazing video! Keep up the great work!

@robinlundahl369 Жыл бұрын

Excellent performed!

@SwagDaddy072 Жыл бұрын

Great job restoring once again!

@mike1024. Жыл бұрын

I saw your Wii restoration video on a computer and was so interested in this upcoming video that I subscribed on my phone account! I'm looking forward to future videos.

@laurenskordas333 Жыл бұрын

Great video was excited when I saw you uploaded

@ROYinka Жыл бұрын

Why is this so relaxing to watch 😅

@wyattyork7492 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoy these videos tnks for keeping me entertained. Keep up the great work and fixing things.

@isaiasfuentes8824 Жыл бұрын

keep rockin 🖤 thanks for this ASMR

@iggysixx Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Found a Wii in the trash. Controller had EXACTLY the same leaking battery damage (the same battery terminal broke off the board because of corrosion).. This helped a lot I managed to fix it! :)

@martianmilktvofficial Жыл бұрын

I remember being beyond excited when I woke up Christmas morning and my Grandma had bought my brother and I a wii to share. Many good memories made on that thing

@Rev-D1963 Жыл бұрын

Another great video brother. Glad you and Ducktor were able to save those controllers, so you can enjoy your Wii. Thanks as always for sharing your projects with us. God bless. Rev. D.

@Thoughtlesskyle Жыл бұрын

I'm impressed there was enough of that solder pad left to reattach the battery contact

@Hasiu89 Жыл бұрын

I've also restored my Wii, and belive me - your Wii Remote and the Nunchuck are not so dirty as mine was! I've bought those at the Second Hand Markt and it was in very, very bad condition. But anyway - I love to watching yours videos and I've learned much from yours videos! Good work! Stay save!

@WRCfan88 Жыл бұрын

You re not a technitian, no. U re a magician. What u do in ur vids, is magic. i mean it. i cannot believe my eyes. just cant

@jjfj1902 4 ай бұрын

thanks to you i know how to fix all these different things and going to give it a try.

@xxPenjoxx Жыл бұрын

Awesome restoration

@user-ne8dr6td1m Жыл бұрын

i've been waiting so long this restore! tankyou! odd ! up loading! this movie!

@TheCoolDave Жыл бұрын

Nice job and such a great game.....loved it !

@PredictableEnigma Жыл бұрын

It really is amazing how much you can learn from people using the internet

@doriangrey1276 Жыл бұрын

Awesome repairing

@dcpotatoandbobicecweam864 Жыл бұрын

Ah, the memories with the Wii remote and nunchuk. I loved that :)

@mariocinque8588 Жыл бұрын

Good work compliments.

@thetempest8636 Жыл бұрын

Loved this video! Great restoration I always love watching you. I’d love if you could restore of all poofesure’s broken wii remotes 😂

@nina-fv1go Жыл бұрын

LOL he’d have content for decades

@hawkfeather6802 Жыл бұрын

Nice job! I've never seen the inside of a Wii mote before.

@kmzoilus2486 Жыл бұрын

ducktor pool is great! I always look forward to seeing his little bill getting brushed! This was another peaceful soothing video and your work is amazing.

@TheCumberbatchedOne Жыл бұрын

Hi, Odd Tinkering. I just wanted to pop into your comments to let you know that I've been regularly watching (and rewatching) your content in the middle of the night as a calming ritual. I was involved with the Copenhagen shooting back in July, and have been waking up during the night with flashbacks and bouts of PTSD and your videos are some of the only things I've found are able to ground me after them due to them being so.... Down to earth? Palpable? The sounds of clicks and machines and you working resets my brain every time. So thank you for making these videos. I've enjoyed them for a long time prior to last summer, and have learned how to appreciate them even more after last summer. Thank you. Keep tinkering. Cheers from Denmark.

@Dio-zr7ww Жыл бұрын

Please make more Nintendo videos, I love them.

@cat_pawz03 Жыл бұрын

I actually fixed a wee numchuk myself because I was inspired by your videos :) it's cool to see you work on one now. and it made me super happy to see Mario Galaxy up there lmao

@Linoran85 Жыл бұрын

I like how this turned into a let's play :)

@01.aldenrafazha38 Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you're not those fake restoration channels, I mean look at you doing some surgeon stuff on that wiimote

@samanthadean1083 Жыл бұрын

OT and the Ducktor to the rescue again!!! ❤️❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Got to say, I’ve never seen blue corrosion before… usually it’s white. 🤔

@HunterPBrown Жыл бұрын

I needed this bad. My Skyward Sword Wii mote got corrosion since I forgot to take out the batteries. Now I got a chance to save it... I hope.

@ihavenoclue9756 Жыл бұрын

Ouch. Almost everything can be fixed, you're good. Just be patient and don't break it more lol. I've learned the hard way.

@erikawilliams3468 Жыл бұрын

I wish you well in that endeavor.

@Sacren365 Жыл бұрын

You've got this, just make sure to look at a guide when you're taking it apart. Ifixit probably has a teardown guide on their website.

@bibblebibblebibble Жыл бұрын

Loved the Let's Play, thanks

@paincreatesfame Жыл бұрын

“There is some corrosion and dirt” MY MAN THAT CONNECTOR IS STRAIGHT UP BLUE I THINK THAT’S MORE THAN “SOME”

@RestorationAustralia Жыл бұрын

Very cool, well done.👍

@ailynevensen Жыл бұрын

Watching your restoration videos give me the courage to fix and clean up old consoles. Thanks for your great content!

@BeeWhistler Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I was just realizing we have some defunct controllers tucked away. Nothing to lose by trying to find the problem, so why not try?

@AmyTheBrawler Жыл бұрын

Wish I knew how to fix my WaveBird controller, it might be corroded because I accidentally left batteries to rot in it for years. Another excellent video featuring the Ducktor, as always.

@ZaWrldo Жыл бұрын

What really sets this channel apart is the gameplay at the end and the ducktor

@ZERARCHIVE2023 Жыл бұрын

Yup, it's showing some persona, and showing that he is also a gamer of culture

@dariusjanulis4119 Жыл бұрын

great job as always👍

@AaronDawgzilla9055 Жыл бұрын

Hey wait a second, that’s the old Nintendo Wii remote and Nunchuck controllers since I remembered from my old childhood moments and memories before!

@iBlimp Жыл бұрын

Ive been waiting for this

@ryulee458 Жыл бұрын

Great job bro

@beltran900 Жыл бұрын

You are the best, how can there be someone as technical as you are? You have a brilliant mind. My respects. ggs

@SilasGrieves Жыл бұрын

Hey DKOldies, this is what actually cleaning and refurbishing something looks like.

@pichonPoP Жыл бұрын

Ohhh, this is something I've been looking for. I own one of that, and it needs to be cleaned like this, because the battery goes down quickly.

@vcka Жыл бұрын

the thumbnail made me smile, can't wait to see the result

@vcka Жыл бұрын

wonderful :)

@13thravenpurple94 Жыл бұрын

Great video Thank you

Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video.

@admonius9668 Жыл бұрын

This is my calm meditation video

@HomeJ22 Жыл бұрын

Please keep brushing the Ducktor's teeth, personal touches like that have become your signature and videos without them don't feel quite the same.

@thunderstorm3626 Жыл бұрын

very relaxing!

@KNGDMGAMING 7 ай бұрын

Picked the right game after the fix!!!!

@Randomiz7 Жыл бұрын

This is giving me nostalgia 😅

@rayzerbeam64 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the amazing Bowser Boss Battle in Super Mario Galaxy. You're pretty good at the game

@rayzerbeam64 Жыл бұрын

hhaahaahhahah idiot bot lololololol imagine bot trying to scam me hahahah

@kennynakawaki Жыл бұрын

8:10 he added a sign “The Ducktor’s Pool Open 24/7” 🤣

@jamfries892 Жыл бұрын

great timing, i was about to fix my wii controller

@sebastiancastaneda3177 Жыл бұрын

You don't spend enough time cleaning the Ducktor in these vids. Need more of that