Through excellent customer service, the DOA drive was replaced and I was able to install the new drive with no issues. Excellent step-by-step directions. The key is to find a small parts tray that allows you to store the screws step-by-step. My Wii is now working as good as new. Thanks, IFixIt!
Excellent guide! Before you start, get a small parts tray with at least 15 bins in it, and put the screws from each step in a separate bin. It makes reassembly MUCH easier!
Before you start, get a small plastic tray with at least 15 small bins in it, and put the screws you take out in each step in the bins in order. It makes reassembly a LOT easier.
The case tools they're sending now are too wide to fit into the space by the battery ribbon cable connector. Use a bent paperclip or tweezers to pull the connector up to free the cable.
Excellent guide! Before you start, get a small parts tray with at least 15 bins in it, and put the screws from each step in a separate bin. It makes reassembly MUCH easier!
Before you start, get a small plastic tray with at least 15 small bins in it, and put the screws you take out in each step in the bins in order. It makes reassembly a LOT easier.
The battery I got read having half charge, and the iPod powered right up when I hit the wheel. I went ahead and charged it anyway.
My battery ribbon cable was not fully extended. Once fully extended, and the end bent to match the original, it fit just exactly right.
The case tools they're sending now are too wide to fit into the space by the battery ribbon cable connector. Use a bent paperclip or tweezers to pull the connector up to free the cable.