Nintendo Wii Faceplate Replacement - ric

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Introduction

Use this guide to replace your Wii's faceplate. Replacing the faceplate will provide new blue LEDs that light up around the optical drive opening.

What you need

1. Step 1 Nintendo Wii Faceplate Replacement
  Use a metal spudger to remove the white plastic screw covers stuck to the lower case near the front of the Wii.
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2. Step 2
  Remove the two 8.3 mm Tri-Wing screws hidden under the covers you just removed.
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4. Step 3
  Remove the single 5.9 mm Phillips screw under the controller port door nearest the faceplate.
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5. Step 4
  Use a metal spudger to remove the rubber foot stuck to the side of the Wii near the DVD drive opening.
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6. Step 5
  Remove the single 5.9 mm Phillips screw hidden under the foot you just removed.
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7. Step 6
  Carefully pull the faceplate away from the front of the Wii.
  
  Use a pair of tweezers to disconnect the LED cable's plastic connector from the motherboard.
  
  Remove the faceplate.
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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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