Introduction
Use this guide to replace the disc drive in your Nintendo Wii mini.
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Remove the two rubber feet at the back of the console to reveal the hidden screws.
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Remove the four 6mm Phillips #0 screws.
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Turn the Wii mini right-side up. Then run a plastic opening tool around the middle edge of the console to loosen the top piece.
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Gently lift the top piece of the console and set it aside.
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Turn the Wii mini around so that the back of the device is facing you.
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Using a Phillips #0 Screwdriver, unscrew the two 6mm screws on either side of the fan piece.
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Using your fingers, gently pull the top of the pin connector straight up to detach the fan from the console.
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Remove the fan piece and set it aside.
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Using your fingers, slide out the blue ribbon cable from the the top of the power board.
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Using a Phillips #0 Screwdriver, unscrew the two 4mm screws at the top and bottom of the power board.
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Using your fingers, gently pull the pin connector to disconnect the power board from the disc drive.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
