Wii U TEARDOWN GUIDE | STEP BY STEP

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Want to take apart your Nintendo Wii U game console? Don't know where to get started? Here is a quick guide to follow.
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@Jamie-yp7qz 3 жыл бұрын

The Wii U, the last game console to use really odd and unique hardware at its core. Modern consoles nowadays are just X86 machines (or in the case of Nintendo’s Switch, a machine running on a fairly standard ARM SoC)

@ImmodderNation 3 жыл бұрын

I feel like technologies are converging as companies are moving away from proprietary and towards universal. For example, Apple using Type C connectors and more serviceable products.

@patrickmurphy9470 2 жыл бұрын

Good point. The Wii U is most likely the last console to load data natively off the disks to play. Every console now has a mandatory download.

@TheRobben98 4 ай бұрын

well powerpc isn‘yt that odd was used for xbox 360 and the ps3 cell architecture is based on ppc also the old macs used ppc before they went to intel but using some similar or almost identical architectures makes backwards compatibility much easier wiiu is basically a wii on steroids which is a gamecube on steroids thats why gamecube games run so good on a hacked wiiu, because they’re not emulated by software

@jasonrenard798 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderfully detailed and right to the point! Thanks for making this

@ImmodderNation 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the compliment, Jason!

@Goldthecat Ай бұрын

Awesome vid helped me clean the dust out of my Wii U and polish the housing shell up. Only issue I ran into was my screwdriver was too fat to reach the screws under the disc drive. I found if you unscrew the four little black screws on the side of the disc drive you can take it off the brackets, and then go and get the four bracket pieces off without it in the way.

@ImmodderNation 11 сағат бұрын

I'm glad it worked out for you.

@TJ-fc1zz 5 жыл бұрын

Ohhh so that's what you were taking apart on Instagram. I couldn't come up with a good guess. This was pretty clear to follow. Nintendo consoles are getting more and more complex to take apart. I remember taking my Wii apart and that was a nightmare. I ruined the casing unfortunately. It was my first time opening a console but I have gotten better at it since then.

@ImmodderNation 5 жыл бұрын

Wii is harder to take apart than Wii U I believe. Wii U has more screws though.

@ianeons9278 Жыл бұрын

Crazy to think that so many amazing gaming memories were made inside of a plastic box of wires and boards.

@ImmodderNation Жыл бұрын

Same can be said for movies and TV shows.

@gall3y 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. I cleaned my vents from the outside as they were caked in dust. Really hope the inside is not too dusty. I might one day open it but at the moment using an anti static brush I was able to de-dust the vents. I really don't want a dead console from heat.

@ImmodderNation 3 жыл бұрын

There's a massive heat sink, as long as the fan keeps moving air it should be ok.

@viniciuscu1 5 жыл бұрын

Hello, recently acquired a used Wii U, however did not inform me that the console was with damaged SD reader. I've been looking at some sites and found the part to replace at a very low price, I'd like to know if I need to take any extra care or if it requires something different from a welding process of a new common card reader. Unfortunately I didn't find any guide or tutorial on the process. Thank you!

@ImmodderNation 5 жыл бұрын

There is only one board and the SD card reader is part of the board so I don't know how you were able to find a replacement unless it's just the reader component. You'll need a hot air rework station, but you might be able to replace it with just a soldering iron. Be careful of small components on the board.

@GlennRichardson 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Can the eMMC 8 GB NAND Flash/Memory Controller be replaced or would I need to replace the whole motherboard?

@ImmodderNation Жыл бұрын

If you found the exact same flash or memory controller I don't see why it couldn't be replaced. If you're trying to upgrade, I don't think its going to work. Any sort of repair work, I recommend taking your console to a professional.

@adrianroggeband1901 4 жыл бұрын

Christmas day, no tri-wing screwdriver. New copy of Just-dance. Was able to force the small tri-screws with jeweller's screwdriver. Drilled out the two large ones until the heads were gone. Once open, removed the stubs with pliers. Cleaned everything. I cleaned DVD lense with a fine paint brush. Good as new. On assembly relaced weird screws with normal ones scavenged from another device. Screws must be drilled at lowest RPM. I alternated between bit sizes small to create pilot and large to remove the head. Thanks for your video. It helps a lot to see how it comes apart first.

@ImmodderNation 4 жыл бұрын

Hopefully a new tri wing screwdriver or ifixit kit is on its way so you don't have to drill the heads off of the screws again.

@adrianroggeband1901 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Merry Christmas.

@ImmodderNation 4 жыл бұрын

@@adrianroggeband1901 You too!

@kevt817 2 жыл бұрын

So I recently opened up the disk drive to clean in hopes of getting a fat stack of good games to maybe finally work....(disc read errors on certain games my system doesn't like I guess) I must have offset a spring lever or something because now, after powering back up it. I get a a blue light like it wants to work (also game pad is responsive with the quick menu) but if I try to eject/load main menu/play game it begins the flashing red led. Any kind of advice or direction would be greatly greatly appreciated. BTW super impressed with your previous replies, honestly thought I'd hit the end so literally any help is gonna keep this console from a frustrated violent end. Thanks

@ImmodderNation 2 жыл бұрын

Depends upon how much time you want to spend troubleshooting. I'd check eBay for a backup drive to install Incase things go south. I haven't explored the inside of the drive so your guess is as good as mine. Maybe you can try the new drive and see if that gets it working.

@KingsRight 2 ай бұрын

my dust mesh in the cd slit in the front is falling apart. can i just undo the face plate 2 screws to get to it?

@ImmodderNation 2 ай бұрын

No you need to remove the side panels to get to the screws that hold the front face.

@TheUsmc0802 3 жыл бұрын

I bought my kids a wii u. Love it, will get them the switch for Christmas, I'm sold on this form factor One question, the drive won't read all.discs and stops reading for multi layer games like Zelda. I've replaced the drive with 2 replacements, still no luck. Ideas?

@ImmodderNation 3 жыл бұрын

It's possible you had two bad drives

@seamusmckeon9109 3 жыл бұрын

Lmao WiiU games were just $60 trials for games that would cost the same on switch

@YASHIEGG 2 жыл бұрын

My Wii U SD Card/USB port flap is kinda loose. Any ideas on how to fix it?

@ImmodderNation 2 жыл бұрын

You could try removing it and bending the the plastic pins in carefully. It's plastic so it's going to retain whatever shape its already in unless you really bend it. But you're very likely to break it.

@Tarik0236 3 жыл бұрын

Any specific informations that i should know if i want to replace my broken sd card slot? Never did this before

@ImmodderNation 3 жыл бұрын

It's soldered to the board. I recommend a hot air station like the 858D or you can try a soldering iron. I have videos on how to use both. Look for videos on replacing surface mount components like usb ports. It's not easy.

@_Guardian 3 жыл бұрын

You may not know about repairing a Wii U but I’ve had a problem with mine It seems like mine doesn’t take in power to the console so I took it apart and the power port was loose and it eventually fell off What do you think I should do?

@ImmodderNation 3 жыл бұрын

Resolder a new one. It's likely the solder pads came off with it. You'll need to scratch the PCB to get to the power contacts again.

@beykid4427 2 жыл бұрын

I wanted to know how you could internally switch console regions is it linked to the processor?

@ImmodderNation Жыл бұрын

I don't think you can. If you can, I don't know how.

@ALI7_XS 3 ай бұрын

I needed this video so I can open it up since my baby brother would put the microsd inside the console and give me the adapter. Thanks!

@ImmodderNation 2 ай бұрын

Probably one of the reasons Nintendo isn't doing disc drives anymore.

@herryhubert2706 2 жыл бұрын

OK, here's a little problem I got, and maybe you can help me out. I wanted to replace my optical drive, because the old one got retired. The new one arrived soon, and I got a 160-1402 error, which apparently meant I had to switch the board from the old optical drive into the new one. So I had to tear the machine down again (luckily I had not reassembled the whole wii-u yet). While doing so, the little lever on the connector on the side came off. The one you put the flatcable in on the side for the on/off switch. I really handled it gently; no yanking or rough treatment. The connector itself was still OK, but I couldn't get the flatcable in and secure it anymore. After a long evening of cursing, because mainly I didn't how to or if I could get it back, I came to this video. Do you (or anyone else) know how to fix this. Or if not, can anyone point to another solution? TIA

@ImmodderNation 2 жыл бұрын

Figure out a way to lock that cable in place. Might need to get creative with hot glue.

@siriusmyst5310 2 жыл бұрын

Hello. I am having issue with WiiU and i cannot find solution anywhere. I hope you can help me determine problem. Problem is with motion/gyro controll. It is sometimes laggy and sometimes I have to shake gamepad to get it work. Reseting, recalibrating doesn't help. I'd be thankful if you could tell me which part is faulty. Thanx.

@ImmodderNation 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like the problem might be with your controller. Good luck!

@vincentkuglerjr.7576 3 жыл бұрын

Is there a way to factory reset the system by taking it apart? Stuck on create another user, it will not go back or out of this. Even after turning system off than back on will not go to menus or anything else! I bought this used, can't figure out how to get out of this. Thank you if you or anyone else can help me!

@ImmodderNation 3 жыл бұрын

Only though the menu system can you reset everything.

@duxc8488 Жыл бұрын

My hdmi port is broken to fix it what would I need?

@ImmodderNation Жыл бұрын

Starting with the actual port. Hot air reworking station or soldering iron with knife blade. Flux paste and tweezers. Solder paste to put the new one on.

@DougSayers 4 жыл бұрын

My Wii U is not getting power. I’m 100% sure that it’s not the power cord, as I’ve tested multiple on my console and used a multimeter with all of the power cords to make sure they’re not all bad. The indicator light on the front of the system does not show any signs of life. I’m hesitant to open up my Wii U completely without knowing what the issue could be. Is there a common problem that I could fix when inside? That way I can be prepared. Thanks in advance!

@ImmodderNation 4 жыл бұрын

I don't think I can help you with technical support. When the unit is plugged in does the red light come on? If not and you're sure the power supply works, the unit will have to be taken apart.

@cnkasting 11 ай бұрын

Maybe you can help me out here. I have a Wii U that my brother gave me. It worked for awhile, but then it started freezing up. Right now, it freezes whatever you happen to be doing about 10 seconds in. You could be waiting to clear a dialog box, switching users, or loading a game. Whatever you happen to be doing, that's where it freezes. I've already replaced the power supply and the thermal pad, cleaned it, made sure the fan was working, and now I don't know what to try next. Any suggestions?

@ImmodderNation 11 ай бұрын

Could be bad chips or cracked solder joints. Maybe try reflowing the solder on the board first. Other than that, sounds like its DOA.

@bnyeeyore 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure if anyone will see this but any idea where to start if there is no video output with either the hdmi or av cables it powers on fine and spins up but my tv is getting no video either way.

@ImmodderNation Жыл бұрын

Have you tried another display to see if that works? Maybe the video output of your display is set wrong? Have you checked your cables with a working console to make sure it works?

@dom1702 9 ай бұрын

hey so i dropped my wii u a few years back and don’t remember how badly, recently remembered i had it and tried to start it up, the lights are lit up and i know the power supply is good, but when i press the on button nothing happens, same with the eject button, any help is amazing thank you

@ImmodderNation 8 ай бұрын

You should hear the disk drive initialize. If you don't you may have a bad disk drive.

@Gecko730 Жыл бұрын

Hey, I recently bought a broken wii u for 7€ and it seems like it won't boot or display video, The thing is that I found some missing components on the under sinde of the motherboard (where the antenas are) If you still have your wii u taken appart, could you send me a picture of the components and what is written on them? And if you have reassembled it or anything you can just not do it (sorry I dont know how to say that i'm still learning english)

@ImmodderNation Жыл бұрын

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@mikeq8442 Жыл бұрын

The level of effort required to get into this thing is next level, three different screw sizes along with tri-wing screws... insanity lol

@ImmodderNation Жыл бұрын

Todays consoles are actually easier to take apart. Go back a few years and try the older NES and SuperNES consoles. Good luck finding gamebit drivers, only found them on Amazon.

@Shendue 2 жыл бұрын

I have a broken Wii U and they asked too much to repair it. I wonder if is it possibile to swap the cases? Mine is in fairly good shape, with few scratches and I would like to salvage it, so that I can swap it with that of a console that works but looks more roughed up.

@ImmodderNation 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah once you get all the screws out the case comes off easily

@Shendue 2 жыл бұрын

@@ImmodderNation Thanks. I'm only scared about removing the rubber screw covers, since I've seen nobody sells replacements for those, and I'm afraid they'll get deformed when I remove them.

@ImmodderNation 2 жыл бұрын

Use a straight pin or small blade precision screwdriver.

@LucasEHonda Жыл бұрын

Did nintendo use any thermal paste? I don't see any after the heat sink was removed.

@ImmodderNation Жыл бұрын

Thermal pad underneath the heatsink 👍

@LucasEHonda Жыл бұрын

@@ImmodderNation is it reusable when cleaning out the system? Or do i need to use thermal paste?

@Rex111638 Жыл бұрын

If I wanted to get a new Wii U and swap the internal hard drive how hard is it?

@ImmodderNation Жыл бұрын

Impossible. Wii U doesn't have an internal hard drive. You didn't watch the video.

@Rex111638 Жыл бұрын

@@ImmodderNation I mean I did I just asked this before fully watching it

@rohitsharma-tf5mf Жыл бұрын

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 R

@ImmodderNation Жыл бұрын

Wii U doesn't have fuses. Nintendo would probably frown on the computer power supply to power the console. I thought the power supply produced 17 v, but could be remembering it wrong. My guess is that the In plane switching power supply from your PC functions differently than the power adapter that comes with the console. Could be it fried the video chip that outputs to the TV. I would check to make sure that your TV is set to the right input for each console and try with a working console to verify. Are you at least getting sound or nothing at all?

@Suhn55 3 жыл бұрын

hi can u do a temperature test for this

@ImmodderNation 3 жыл бұрын

Temperature test? What kind of temperature test?

@tdegelmann 4 жыл бұрын

Good night, I have a problem, my SD card reader doesn't work, I've tried 2 adapters and 2 microSD cards, one 8GB and the other 32GB adapters and cards work normally on my Nintendo DSi XL, could you help me find out what could be happening? I already opened the console and didn't notice anything wrong!

@ImmodderNation 4 жыл бұрын

Try a regular SD card and see if you have a problem. If not, then the problem is with your adapter. Otherwise you may have a bad system

@tdegelmann 4 жыл бұрын

@@ImmodderNation And if it is a bad system, is there a way to repair it? What tests or repair procedures do you guide me with?

@ImmodderNation 4 жыл бұрын

@@tdegelmann No guides. Get a new system. Or trace back the SD card connections on the board to a storage chip and replace that. My guess is that its probably the memory card or adapter and not the sd card slot.

@seamusmckeon9109 3 жыл бұрын

I think you need a blank card and you need to format it in settings

@loztpm Жыл бұрын

Just got access to my Wii U back after like 6 years and noticed the fan was pretty loud. Checked this to see what would be involved in opening it up and giving it a good clean and replacing the thermal paste but yikes I can’t believe the fan is that small. Granted the only other fans I’ve had to mess with were PS4 and PS5 sooo

@ImmodderNation Жыл бұрын

The heatsink does most of the work here. The fan just moves the air. Also the Wii U uses a thermal pad, not paste, so I hope your thermals haven't changed for the worst.

@squwooshk 8 ай бұрын

What is the yellow port you plug the ac adapter into called?

@ImmodderNation 8 ай бұрын

Power supply connector?

@squwooshk 8 ай бұрын

@@ImmodderNation Whenever I look that up I tend to get the gamepad charging port

@ImmodderNation 8 ай бұрын

@@squwooshk someone on eBay called it "Power Supply Outlet Socket Interface Replacement Accessory For Wii U Host"

@user-in1gv1uh2v 5 ай бұрын

@@ImmodderNation Is it soldered to the Wii U? Or can you just push it in place?

@vxcuddlefishxv 3 жыл бұрын

Do you think It'd be worth swapping that thermal pad on the processor for a more highgrade thermal compound?

@ImmodderNation 3 жыл бұрын

I got asked this question before. The answer is No, probably not.

@manuel0578 3 жыл бұрын

For what purpose? The Wii U fan makes noise for you? That’s really the only point to renew the thermal paste.

@vxcuddlefishxv 3 жыл бұрын

@@manuel0578 Hi grade thermal paste can have heat transfer improvements resulting in lower fan rpm's needed. This potentially could make the system quieter and cooler. Also I am personally an enthusiast overclocker. So I go for every little bit of performance. However the OP thinks this would not make an appreciable difference.

@ImmodderNation 3 жыл бұрын

@@manuel0578 I can't speak for Will, but I think he may be trying to pull more heat away than factory.

@iosonodadoleggenda915 Жыл бұрын

I can't think of a way to repair my wiiu's SD slot, I think I have to resold a new one but I can't find any online for less than 60$ 💀

@ImmodderNation Жыл бұрын

There might be some electronic for less than $60 that uses the SD card port. Desoldering off that.

@furstyferret81 3 жыл бұрын

Anyone know the difference between a U with a yellow power port and black, which is newer?

@ImmodderNation 3 жыл бұрын

Never seen a black power port in person. From what I've read, black is the newer revision. The optical drive may have been altered in these.

@furstyferret81 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I couldn't find any info. I've got 2 with yellow and one black, trying to decide which one to keep.

@ImmodderNation 3 жыл бұрын

Keep the one that works

@sergiomilan5272 5 ай бұрын

Doodle how did you say excited last screw and twist need mango or ponch it was stick naw imposible to take it out all parts fine just got cleaned lucky next time past thermal thank you

@ImmodderNation 4 ай бұрын

...Was there a question in there?

@hyp3rvirus 2 жыл бұрын

Does anybody know what part of WiiU can make no video in spite of CPU is hot, USB power is 5V and no capacitor failed. I disconnected all bus devices but neither hdmi nor rca image.

@ImmodderNation Жыл бұрын

I would recommend checking GBA forums for help.

@hyp3rvirus Жыл бұрын

@@ImmodderNation there was console GPU manufacturing defect. I found the same one working.

@Interesting111 4 жыл бұрын

I cant re connect the front ribbon that powers the power button

@ImmodderNation 4 жыл бұрын

Use the handle on the ribbon cable to help you insert it into the connector.

@juniorfuentes6727 7 күн бұрын

Do you happen to know why my Wii U game console wont connect to my TV even though The connections with HDMI seem to be okay and working?

@ImmodderNation 11 сағат бұрын

Your console could default back to analog.

@MyRegardsToTheDodo Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I tried to follow the iFixit teardown guide, but that one is very incomplete. Yours is very good and very detailed. Thanks to this guide I managed to remove the bonusgame that came with my WiiU from the disk drive and now have a working WiiU and a copy of Lego Batman The Videogame. Yes, the WiiU definitely isn't able to play DS games. Never leave kids alone with anything with a slot.

@ImmodderNation Жыл бұрын

You're welcome. I love a happy ending. Unforunately, ifixit doesn't have a video for the Wii U teardown. Pictures only tell half the story. You could have ended that last sentence after "anything." 😂

@MyRegardsToTheDodo Жыл бұрын

@@ImmodderNation True, I could have ended that last sentence there. Just got another evidence of that today. Little brother + silver PS4 Slim + sandpaper really aren't a good combination. I got that PS4 really cheap, but the case looks terrible. I'll get some decals, hopefully that covers it.

@ImmodderNation Жыл бұрын

@@MyRegardsToTheDodo You could also buy a system "for parts" and reuse the case for your system.

@MyRegardsToTheDodo Жыл бұрын

@@ImmodderNation I could, but I'm selling the PS4 off. I hope to get around 120 to 130 Euros for it, in decent condition it would probably bring around 150 Euros. So it's not really worth it for me, considering a broken PS4 Slim costs up to 90 Euros these days.

@arbiterazure2 2 жыл бұрын

Quick question: I recently tried to open my Wii U and when I put it back together, it had stopped working entirely, like it wasn't even turning on. Any clue what could cause this? I know there is a lot, but I believe to have done everything correct, all connections, well connected and everything like that. Is there any way I damaged something in a way to make it stop working?

@ImmodderNation 2 жыл бұрын

You could have but chances are likely the disk drive ribbon cable is not connected properly.

@arbiterazure2 2 жыл бұрын

@@ImmodderNation That, uh, makes a lot of sense. I always had trouble getting it back in. Thank you, I will test it tomorrow!

@ImmodderNation 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck. Report back.

@arbiterazure2 2 жыл бұрын

While trying to put everything back together after making sure the disc drive is fine, I noticed that the connection from the front of the console (I assume it to be what allows things like the power button to work) had been damaged and I can't reconnect it. Would that be another reason it's not turning on? Even if I use another way to turn it on like the gamepad, I mean.

@ImmodderNation 2 жыл бұрын

The power switch is connected to the front face, so that could have something to do with it. You may need to buy replacement parts.

@zekeram129 Жыл бұрын

I'm unfortunately experiencing a very dangerous issue: the screws holding the front plate in place refuse to budge, and the screws are starting to strip. Any tips?

@ImmodderNation Жыл бұрын

There are lots of ways to get stripped screws out. You could try screw grab or super glue. Or Dremel a small notch for a flathead screwdriver. Lots of KZfaq videos on how to do this as well. Good luck

@yoloboy-yp4dc 2 ай бұрын

Having the same problem they just wont come of

@ateks8473 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks I have a disc stuck bc my sis smashed the gamepad screen

@ImmodderNation 3 жыл бұрын

As an only child, I don't understand the pain of a sibling.

@ingfernandomelgoza9315 2 жыл бұрын

Can you solder more RAM?

@ImmodderNation Жыл бұрын

You could, but the system would probably not recognize it as its not setup that way. Its expecting 32GB of a specific type of storage and it sees something else could cause the system not to boot.

@TheNinjaCrash 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! My Wii U was very dusty and overheating. This helped a lot! Here, take my miniscule algorithm boosting comment and like! B)

@ImmodderNation 2 жыл бұрын

Your miniscule algorithm boosting comment is appreciated here.

@josecarlosquinteroescobedo5348 2 жыл бұрын

How do I know if I connected the console dentor cables correctly?

@ImmodderNation 2 жыл бұрын

If it turns on. I'm just kidding. I don't know what dentor cables are.

@josecarlosquinteroescobedo5348 2 жыл бұрын

@@ImmodderNation The white and red ones inside the system.

@ImmodderNation 2 жыл бұрын

The antennas? I never disconnected them. I just removed them from the plastic holder.

@josecarlosquinteroescobedo5348 2 жыл бұрын

@@ImmodderNation O.K. Thanks!

@ImmodderNation 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@NgoViGiaPhuA 5 жыл бұрын

Cool and good

@ImmodderNation 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Good luck

@LatteStarbuck 3 жыл бұрын

Where is the hard drive where is the wiius 8/32 gb storage if there is no hard drive

@ImmodderNation 3 жыл бұрын

Silly Minecrafter, it's NAND storage. No spinning disks.

@LatteStarbuck 3 жыл бұрын

@@ImmodderNation oh

@CutieSun505 2 жыл бұрын

I need to do this cause my disc drive ain't working so I might find this helpful

@ImmodderNation Жыл бұрын

Probably need new disk drive

@sshuraii 3 жыл бұрын

1:39 I almost expected to see GameCube controller ports.

@ImmodderNation 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe you will in the next video. *Whistles to self walking away*

@UmarAbid 19 күн бұрын

Can we use cpu putty to replace cpu pad?

@ImmodderNation 11 сағат бұрын

I don't know. You could always try.

@Haiyami 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video. Man I've been looking everywhere but i see no one has ever tried to attempt what I've been wanting to do. Since the Harmony Hub is defunct and no longer in production, I can't control my wii or wii u via voice command. So I thought to myself why don't i wire up a wifi relay switch, like the one from Shelly and then take the wires connecting it and solder it to the area on eitiher a wii u remote pcb board or the wii console's pcb board near the area that has the power button. That way when a command is sent via wifi to the Shelly it will send a relay signal to simulate a button press, thus turning the Wii U on. I've seen no tutorials on trying to attempt this. However I have no clue how the structure of the wii u's console or any of it's remote's pcb board works. So I'm not sure I could get it to work the same way as if I used a wifi relay switch on a garage door opener. I wish there we videos on this because it frustrates me to no end.

@ImmodderNation Жыл бұрын

The Wii U uses a momentary switch to power on the console, which is different from a latching switch, like a light switch for example. I don't know which terminals you would have to connect to to simulate a button press on the front of the console. I would look at a Broadlink RM4 Pro or something similar. It does some of the things the Harmony Hub did. There may be newer or better options, but RM4 Pro works with IFTTT automation software, so that might be the direction you want to go.

@Haiyami Жыл бұрын

@@ImmodderNation broadlink doesn't work. The wii, wii u and Nintendo switch remote controllers use a Bluetooth signal on a particular bandwidth to power them on via computer controller. They do not use radio frequency or wifi. I have a broadlink rm4 pro and trust me I can't program remote commands from the controllers. Hence why I would need either to hardwire to the consoles a wifi circuit switch to a negative and positive terminal (at least in theory) but you know game consoles do these weird proprietary things to consoles. By the way, how does a momentary switch function? By the way the wii remotes do have IR but the IR receiver is not connected to where the power on and off circuitry is. I belief the IR (infrared) is used solely for motion movement. As for the Wii U not sure if the big remote with the screen has a built in IR blaster. And the switch, well, different technology.

@GrahamboPC 2 күн бұрын

PLEASE HELP ME, MY SD CARD IS WEDGED SO FAR IN THE BACK OF THE PORT, PLEASE TELL ME I CAN GET IT BACK

@ImmodderNation 11 сағат бұрын

... Got any tweezers?

@Da-kn6oh 2 жыл бұрын

Where are the files stored? Is there a hard drive in there?

@ImmodderNation 2 жыл бұрын

No hard drive. eMMC soldered to the board. Those are where most of the files are. Rest are SOC.

@Da-kn6oh 2 жыл бұрын

@@ImmodderNation i dont think i need to ask but its not water proof is it? my house got flooded recently

@ImmodderNation 2 жыл бұрын

Nope. Not water proof

@seamusmckeon9109 3 жыл бұрын

I want to put in a pc case so I can liquid cool/overclock

@ImmodderNation 3 жыл бұрын

SFF case should work well. It doesn't need much cooling. Good luck overclocking

@johnpell6867 10 ай бұрын

There's one important step you forgot to mention when taking the faceplate off there's a ribbon that needs to be detached from the side.

@ImmodderNation 8 ай бұрын

I forget that part every time. Don't tear the cable!

@TannedWaffle 3 жыл бұрын

Does the system use thermal paste under the heatsink, or is it a system that doesn't use thermal paste?

@ImmodderNation 3 жыл бұрын

If I remember correctly it's an adhesive thermal pad.

@NoahThomas29 3 жыл бұрын

@@ImmodderNation could you replace the thermal pad with thermal past instead?

@ImmodderNation 3 жыл бұрын

You could, but why?

@NoahThomas29 3 жыл бұрын

@@ImmodderNation Well i would assume thermal paste cools better than a pad.

@ImmodderNation 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah but you wouldn't want to take the console apart again to replace thermal paste. It's probably similar to NAS boxes with PWM fans that spin faster or slower at certain temps. You get the same temperature and maybe a fan that spins slower and is not as loud. In other words, I don't think you'll see a significant difference to make it worthwhile.

@AMSKW- 3 жыл бұрын

I'm buildig a 3 in one console I ripped all the Microsoft screws out... chalnge complete. Good vid verry infomative I now know where the Wii monther board will go in my pc

@ImmodderNation 3 жыл бұрын

The motherboard is not all that different from the Wii. I can see why it's called the Wii U. Glad you enjoyed the video.

@Abauto84 Жыл бұрын

I think they should just use standard screws to take it easier for you because we all have to clean the dust out from time to time

@ImmodderNation Жыл бұрын

Tri wing is to discourage people from opening their consoles. You can, but it takes effort.

@primalpugz2507 4 жыл бұрын

what is the little battery for?

@ImmodderNation 4 жыл бұрын

Settings.

@primalpugz2507 4 жыл бұрын

@@ImmodderNation so, to return into settings and configure it? And what would happen if its not there?

@ImmodderNation 4 жыл бұрын

You'd probably have to reset the date and time every time you turn on the console

@primalpugz2507 4 жыл бұрын

@@ImmodderNation ok thanks for that

@ImmodderNation 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome

@pptruenoverdadero 5 жыл бұрын

Do you think that the thermal pad or thermal grease on the APU needs to be replaced at some point? I have used my Wii u for 6 years and planned to but watching your video I'm a little hesitant. I have never taken apart any other console except for a broken Xbox 360. Is there a way to clean the vents without tearing it apart?

@ImmodderNation 5 жыл бұрын

You would have to take it apart to clean the vents. Otherwise you're just blowing air back into the system. Thermal pad should not need to be replaced. There are also Ifixit guides that have pictures if that helps.

@pptruenoverdadero 5 жыл бұрын

@@ImmodderNation cool, thanks for your reply! I think I will stick to your video to tear my Wii u down

@ImmodderNation 5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and good luck!

@pptruenoverdadero 5 жыл бұрын

@@ImmodderNation thanks dude. Good luck with your channel, too

@zote8602 3 жыл бұрын

Alright well How do I put it back together

@ImmodderNation 3 жыл бұрын

Watch this video in reverse!

@zote8602 3 жыл бұрын

@@ImmodderNation yeah, I eventually figured it out, and im honestly surprised that the only problems I had was accidentally messing with the ribbon wire which im guessing controlled the power LED and somehow having a single extra screw, great video by the way

@ImmodderNation 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Spare parts get thrown in the trash. Nobody saw that! 😂

@Kitsunzero4 4 жыл бұрын

i can't slide the compartment out

@ImmodderNation 4 жыл бұрын

What compartment? The battery compartment?

@Sillysoft 5 ай бұрын

you arent telling us what screws are what when actually unscrewing them and the video is too blurry to see the tip of the screws and the screwdriver you are using

@ImmodderNation 4 ай бұрын

Get yourself a tri-wing 00x50 and a small phillips. Or just get an iFixit Mako toolkit. Covers everything.

@kommandokodiak6025 2 жыл бұрын

Id replace the APUs thermal pad with the hitachi hm03 thermal pad

@ImmodderNation Жыл бұрын

You could. Would that cool it better than stock?

@leanderremixs5135 2 жыл бұрын

What happens when the battery at 1:32 dies

@Juan-mw5tt 2 жыл бұрын

The console can not keep track of time when the battery dies

@ImmodderNation Жыл бұрын

That's a CMOS battery. Stores things like time like Juan mentioned.

@kenrickeason 3 жыл бұрын

My Wii U just stopped working.. I think I need to clean it..

@ImmodderNation 3 жыл бұрын

Stopped working how?

@bassusthebird3192 3 жыл бұрын

@@ImmodderNation mine too. It overheats and just shuts down.

@ImmodderNation 3 жыл бұрын

Clean out dust in fan?

@bassusthebird3192 3 жыл бұрын

@@ImmodderNation i tried that with a can of compressed air and it still shut down, so I want to clean it myself by opening it.

@ImmodderNation 3 жыл бұрын

Good idea. Does the fan spin at least?

@ferdieserrano7538 2 жыл бұрын

After watching this I realized there's nothing I could do on my SD card not being read unless I push and hold it in further using its spring mechanism.

@ImmodderNation Жыл бұрын

Are you sure the SD card is working properly?

@ferdieserrano7538 Жыл бұрын

@@ImmodderNation yeah, the wiiu is already erratic sometimes it detects the card sometimes it does3

@Kage5868 Жыл бұрын

Where is the gpu?

@ImmodderNation Жыл бұрын

Its underneath the headspreader. That big silver cover

@Kage5868 Жыл бұрын

@@ImmodderNationweird thats the smallest gpu and cpu nintendo ever created

@ImmodderNation Жыл бұрын

@@Kage5868 Actually AMD created it.

@solachesis451 3 жыл бұрын

Wow this inside is not very intuitive at all. I've torn down the Xbox one and PS4 quite often and after the first time it becomes very simple. Have to take the entire thing apart and heatsink off to get to the WiFi chip in the console, darn 😂

@ImmodderNation 3 жыл бұрын

Nintendo is the Apple of video game developers. If you've ever worked on older Nintendo consoles you'll remember gamebit screws. Harder to find bits for those than triwing.

@rynkie 3 жыл бұрын

aight so basically I looked up this video because I want to mod a wii U shell to house my original wii but make it be cooled WAY better

@ImmodderNation 3 жыл бұрын

You'll have to cut the shell if you have gamecube ports on yours. The Wii should fit easily inside. What are you going to do with your Wii U then?

@james_day2020 3 жыл бұрын

Challenge accepted!

@ImmodderNation 3 жыл бұрын

I...what? What challenge?

@james_day2020 3 жыл бұрын

For the tri bit screws in the beginning of the video

@james_day2020 3 жыл бұрын

You mentioned how you look at security screws and say challenge accepted, I say the same

@james_day2020 3 жыл бұрын

It's cool that you responded, thanks!

@ImmodderNation 3 жыл бұрын

I published this video so long ago I forgot I was funny.

@solarsolistical6358 Жыл бұрын

I think there are more screws than console.

@ImmodderNation Жыл бұрын

You may be right about that.

@GuyMinus 2 жыл бұрын

This would be helpful if I hadn't ORDERED THE WRONG FAN

@ImmodderNation 2 жыл бұрын

Oh no! Why did you do that?

@GuyMinus 2 жыл бұрын

@@ImmodderNation I didn't do it on purpose, the photos didn't show what kind of output it had. But I ordered another & I know it's right this time, so all I have to do is install it & put my Wii U back together. Thanks for your guide.

@ImmodderNation 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Glad you cleared up the fan situation.