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How to Change the Disc Slot Color on the Wii

The Wii is a sleek piece of technology molded in white plastic, with a blue light theme on the remote and console itself. However, blue can be a little boring on its own. Fortunately, there are a handful of kits readily available that will let you change your Wii slot color to give yourself a new look. As with most modifications of this type, the best way to do it is with a simple kit that includes all the parts you may need.

Things You'll Need

Wii DVD gate kit with included screwdriver

Instructions

- 1
  Unplug the Wii from your TV.
- 2
  Place the console upside-down on a flat surface and remove the stickers underneath the front of the console.
- 3
  Unscrew the screws hidden under the stickers using the screwdriver included in the Wii gate kit. Set the screws aside.
- 4
  Turn the console around so the bottom panel with the exhaust fan is facing you. Remove the upper-front rubber foot, which is glued to the bottom. It will come off when you pry it.
- 5
  Unscrew the screw concealed behind the foot.
- 6
  Turn the console around so the top panel, which conceals the Gamecube controller ports, is facing you. Open the top panel by flipping the panel down on its hinge.
- 7
  Remove the upper screw on the side with the DVD port on it.
- 8
  Gently wiggle and remove the front of the console by sliding it off. Unplug the wire that connects it to the motherboard, pulling on the plug itself, never on the wire.
- 9
  Unclip the existing DVD gate from the front piece of the console.
- 10
  Slide the replacement Wii gate piece into the front bezel in place of the original blue slot kit.
- 11
  Plug the Wii Gate wire into the motherboard.
- 12
  Put the front piece of the console back onto the Wii, ensuring the wire stays out of the way in its intended channel.
- 13
  Put the four screws back in place in the reverse order you removed them. Install the top and bottom pair, then the two side screws.
- 14
  Power on the Wii. Your new slot light will be working.

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