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Nintendo Wii Faceplate Replacement

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Nintendo Wii Faceplate Replacement

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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.

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      • 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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      • Remove the two 8.3 mm Tri-Wing screws hidden under the covers you just removed.

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      • Remove the single 5.9 mm Phillips screw under the controller port door nearest the faceplate.

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      • 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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      • Remove the single 5.9 mm Phillips screw hidden under the foot you just removed.

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      • 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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