You are correct some of the holders will not keep the battery in place if the cartridge is dropped. I personally prefer the tabbed batteries. Cheers

I would recommend contacting SDIO. He has far more knowledge about all of that than I do. I am curious why UDPIH and the recovery menu won't work for you though. Should be able to use that to put the region back to what it should be.

@@Tzirf SDIO doesn't say why. to not be able to use UDPIH And dumping via PRSHhax doesn't work as well. And with the instructions from SDIO wiiu can now be used normally.

If the Wii U freezes when launching anything it could be a defective 2.4Ghz Wifi Module. Test and validate the eMMC is failing using the recovery menu and a udpih. You can rebuild the MLC by using the guide provided by SDIO: gbatemp.net/threads/how-to-upgrading-rebuilding-wii-u-internal-memory-mlc.636309/ This would be the same guide used to rebuild the MLC on a NAND-AID. Cheers

Pins were not heated. There would be no reason to do that unless you planned on removing the connector and replacing it. I do not know the history of the console though and far as I can tell it was opened and someone messed with that connector which is why the top pin was already bent and the latch was broken.

@@Tzirf ok, so it must have been the fact that this was a hyper up close zoom in of a super small part that was throwing me off making it look like it was a really soft metal. Really is somethin trippy.

You only need to back them up if you plan on restoring data. If you look at my written guide it explains that without a backup you will have to rebuild the MLC, thus losing all data on the console. Honestly its the preferred method as restoring corrupt data and then repairing it is extremely time consuming. I recommend you start with the recovery menu + UDPIH. You will need to install ISFShax using the recovery menu to repair a console with a NAND-AID. www.tzirf.com/nintendo-consoles-handhelds/wii-u-nand-aid-installation-guide-complete/

@Tzirf udpih didn't work for me. It was that bricked. I tried many many times.

​@@christiangetchell8218 You can use de_fuse to boot stroopwafel instead of udepih or ifshax. Ifshax need to be installed before it breaks and udepih only work if the mlc still has enough data on it for the system to draw the wii u boot screen. Only complicated thing about de_fuse is that it requires you to solder the raspberry pico on the wii u board but it can be used to revive ANY brick, even blinking blue light!

I am finding out that youtube comments are unreliable. I apologize I responded to you asking this on another video, but apparently it never got posted. I use an Amscope SM-4TPZ Trinocular microscope.

lol your good brother I absolutely love these videos I appreciate your response. Please keep them coming I dig these videos

Error reading disc could be a failing drive or damaged disc. You can isolate the disc reading error by checking with a known working game disc that you verified in another console. If all games are freezing on the splash screen I believe that indicates a Defective Bluetooth Module is present in the console.

@@Tzirf ok but there’s this weird thing where the only disc that reads is Splatoon

@@NebulazGamez if it reads splatoon i guess its your games that are messed up, the fact it can read at all makes me guess that, either or your wiiu really only wants you playing splatoon

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I purchased the a entire socket off Amazon. I removed the latch from the replacement socket I purchased and used it in the console. However there are different versions of the socket. If you are doing a repair on a NEW Nintendo 3DS you need the 4 pin Touch Screen Ribbon Socket. Make sure the latch matches your design in the console. If you cannot find it on Amazon I recommend checking Aliexpress. Cheers

@@Tzirf I have a nintendo 3ds XL and I would like to buy a latch because mine is broken so I can't repair my joystick

I have seen and heard for years how using an eraser on NES/SNES/SEGA carts will clean them. While it is true that it removes some dirt/gunk it also spreads it around, which is something you won't be able to see unless you have a microscope. That being said I did use this method of cleaning pins when I was a teenager so I know it works to some extent. However I have found the magic eraser works best for cleaning & polishing the pins. As for WD40 contact cleaner, yes this is probably similar to Deoxit. I have not personally used it, but according to the manufacturer, it removes dust, dirt and oxidation in electronics and is fast drying and leaves no residue. If you use it and find it works please leave a comment.

@@Tzirf Out of interest have you tried what you did above with isopropyl as in isopropyl and the magic eraser under the microscope i’m wondering if the slight abrasive is what mostly does the actual cleaning more than the type of cleaner one would use.

@@MisHapMusic Yes I have, IPA is absorbed/evaporates quickly so you have to reapply it constantly. Also its not great at removing oxidation on the pins, which is why I said Deoxit works better for this. You could certainly try it with IPA but it takes way more effort and much longer than 5-10 minutes to get the same results. Also if the oxidation is closer to corrosion your out of luck, you need deoxit or a similar product.

No the brightness on the IPS (left GBC) is set to max, while the AMOLED Display is set to level 7 out of 10. The camera makes it look brighter than it is in person. Neither display is too bright to be played in a dark room and both have enough brightness levels to be adjusted so that anyone can play them comfortably

@@Tzirf How do you compare it with your phone's brightness? example, I can't use my phone above 5% brightness without getting too uncomfortable.

​@jackipiegg yeah I was wondering the same thing my current ips is too bright in the dark that I use the red filter. I just ordered the oled so I'm gonna see how that compares

I am not currently able to accept consoles being mailed to me for repair. I would look locally and see if there is anyone who does this kind of repair. Are you sure its the home button and not the power button? I am not aware of a 3DS that needs the home button to power on. Which console is it?

It’s the regular 2ds model. I’m not very knowledgeable about this sort of stuff, but, the ribbon cable latch connector thats on the motherboard for the home button is broken off. I don’t really know what treatment the console needs, but I assume it would need a replacement connector or for the broken one to be re soldered. Let me know your thoughts, thanks.

You can purchase a NAND-AID on eBay. I keep an updated list of sellers in the written installation guide you can find at this link www.tzirf.com/nintendo-consoles-handhelds/wii-u-nand-aid-installation-guide-complete/

🤣😂🤣😂 I have seen similar repairs over the years and I admit some of them had me laughing hysterically because how bad they were

I agree it would work. However working and being correct are two different things. Cheers

​@@Tzirf IMO the CORRECT way to do it is to install a battery terminal / slot / holder, and use a quality branded battery. Skips out on the jank AND the lower quality cells a lot of tabbed batteries use.

Agree. We'd like to avoid soldering as much as possible.

Yes you could certainly use a socket. I have used them many times. I don't typically use them for games in my own collection though. I guess I just like the original way Nintendo did the save battery. Only takes me a couple minutes to replace these batteries which is very easy for me. I have had individuals ask me to install the socket for them and I agree. If you are someone who doesn't solder and you are having someone replace these batteries for you I would recommend using the CR1616 socket, as its a one and done solution and the next time the battery needs to be replaced you can just pop out the old one and pop the new one in. As far as I know the CR2025 sockets do not work or cause the cart to bulge due to the added thickness. Either way CR2025 or CR1616 batteries can be used with GB/GBC games.

The CR2032 is a larger capacity. That being said its thicker, which is why Nintendo didn't use them in these games. see the numbers on these batteries have to do with the width and thickness. So a 2032 is the same width, but .32mm thick, where the 2025 is .25mm thick.

​@@TzirfI have a copy of crystal, silver and 2 yellows I need to replace the batteries on. Where do you get cheap and reliable batteries from? Also I have a gba ruby and sapphire, do they take the same battery?

@@marcellachine5718 Amazon is where I purchased the batteries. You can certainly go cheaper through eBay or Aliexpress where sometimes these batteries can be purchased for $2 or less. That being said the cheaper battery may not last as long so I don't buy them. I prefer to order the maxell ones from Amazon, and they do cost a bit more roughly $5 give or take, but they should last another 20+ years. Crystal & Silver use CR2025, Yellow uses CR1616 and all GBA games with save batteries use CR1616.

No. It must be soldered securely into place in order to function.

That would indicate a failing eMMC. Have you looked at the log files and verified that its failing? This video isn't going to help fix that problem. You need to use the recovery menu to validate that the eMMC is failing. If it is you need to install a NAND-AID in order to fix the problem

mine does that too.