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How to Remove the Cover From a Nintendo Wii

Opening a Wii cover is helpful if you want to repair, maintain, clean or upgrade the system yourself. The Wii is a Nintendo video game console released in 2006. The distinguishing feature of the Wii is the wireless remote controller that detects movements in three dimensions. Nintendo discourages you from taking apart or modifying your Wii. Tri-wing screws and stickers provide obstacles to opening the Wii cover. Removal of the Wii cover may void your warranty.

Things You'll Need

Phillips screwdriver

Instructions

- 1
  Turn the Wii upside down Unscrew the silver Phillips screw and remove the battery tray.
- 2
  Remove the two Tri-wing and three Phillips screws on the same side of the Wii as the battery tray. Some of the screws are hidden under stickers and a rubber foot.
- 3
  Turn the Wii on its right side. Remove the two stickers and two rubber feet in the corners. Remove the four Tri-wing screws now visible.
- 4
  Slide the faceplate off gently. A black wire and a red wire hold the faceplate to the motherboard. If you want to fully remove the faceplate, then disconnect the red and black wire plug.
- 5
  Turn the Wii upright and remove the two door covers. They pop off when pulled.
- 6
  Turn the Wii on to its black plate, remove the three Phillips screws and remove the black plate that slides off.
- 7
  Place the Wii on its left side where the Nintendo and ATI logos are. Forcefully slide the cover off.

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