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Here is a video installation of a 4 layer board. Please use it for references and techniques. | Here is a video installation of a 4 layer board. Please use it for references and techniques. | ||
https://youtu.be/231tQfbZO_k | <!-- embedded video link for https://youtu.be/231tQfbZO_k --> | ||
<youtube>231tQfbZO_k</youtube> | |||
=== Kit Contents === | === Kit Contents === | ||
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Retro GEM jumper information Tool | Retro GEM jumper information Tool | ||
https://docs.pixelfx.co/fxdigital-config.html | https://docs.pixelfx.co/fxdigital-config.html?c=wii | ||
== Disassembly == | == Disassembly == | ||
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[[File:WII_6_BRIDGE.JPEG|500px]] | [[File:WII_6_BRIDGE.JPEG|500px]] | ||
=== Open OSD === | |||
Now is a good time to check the installation. But remember to keep the heatsink attached when testing. | |||
Open up the OSD | |||
-WiiMote A + B + Home - | |||
-GC Controller L Trigger + R Trigger + DPad Right + X | |||
After confirming the GEM is working its type to finish up the install. | |||
=== Shield Cuts === | |||
If using the bottom metal shield you must use the supplied thermal pad. The bottom metal shield can be omitted and thus the thermal pad is required in this instance. | |||
The metal shield needs to be trimmed (Side cutters, fatigue bending etc) to clear the HDMI port as shown. Once trimmed, install the thermal pad on the back of the gem. Then use some side cutters to trim any plastic on the bottom side. THis area is where the HDMI port goes. Reassemble the bottom case and motherboard and route the Wifi antenna as shown. *Make sure its not pinched when securing the heatsink.* | |||
[[File:WII_6_SHIELD.JPEG|500px]] | |||
Now is another good time to check the install. The fan can be install to do longer testing. There is nothing more annoying than putting the console back together only to have to completely disassemble again. | |||
=== Case Cut === | |||
Part of the top case must be trimmed for the Mini HDMI to clear. Just small cut and file as needed. | |||
[[File:WII_CUT.jpeg|500px]] | |||
=== Antenna Placement === | |||
After testing, put the console back together. Install the WIFI antenna as shown | |||
[[File:WII_6_WIFI.JPEG|500px]] | |||
Congrats you made it! | |||
== 4 Layer Installation == | == 4 Layer Installation == | ||
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Solder the GEM PCB mount and install the supplied M1.6 mounts | Solder the GEM PCB mount and install the supplied M1.6 mounts | ||
*Pay careful attention to not put the PCB MOUNT on top of any components on the Wii PCB. There is a small resistor pack can be shorted without careful attention to this area. If this resistor pack is shorted, it must be | *Pay careful attention to not put the PCB MOUNT on top of any components on the Wii PCB. There is a small resistor pack can be shorted without careful attention to this area. If this resistor pack is shorted, it must be replaced [https://www.digikey.de/en/products/detail/panasonic-electronic-components/EXB-28V101JX/256275 Link to Replacement resistor pack]. More details can be found on the discord here: https://discord.com/channels/1101136714916962364/1425610417505570959/1435257770441183376 * | ||
[[File:RA20.png|500px]] | [[File:RA20.png|500px]] | ||
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[[File:WII_6_BRIDGE.JPEG|500px]] | [[File:WII_6_BRIDGE.JPEG|500px]] | ||
=== Open OSD === | |||
Now is a good time to check the installation. But remember to keep the heatsink attached when testing. | |||
Open up the OSD | |||
-WiiMote A + B + Home - | |||
-GC Controller L Trigger + R Trigger + DPad Right + X | |||
After confirming the GEM is working its type to finish up the install. | |||
=== Shield Cuts === | |||
If using the bottom metal shield you must use the supplied thermal pad. The bottom metal shield can be omitted and thus the thermal pad is required in this instance. | |||
The metal shield needs to be trimmed (Side cutters, fatigue bending etc) to clear the HDMI port as shown. Once trimmed, install the thermal pad on the back of the gem. Then use some side cutters to trim any plastic on the bottom side. THis area is where the HDMI port goes. Reassemble the bottom case and motherboard and route the Wifi antenna as shown. *Make sure its not pinched when securing the heatsink.* | |||
[[File:WII_6_SHIELD.JPEG|500px]] | |||
Now is another good time to check the install. The fan can be install to do longer testing. There is nothing more annoying than putting the console back together only to have to completely disassemble again. | |||
=== Case Cut === | |||
Part of the top case must be trimmed for the Mini HDMI to clear. Just small cut and file is needed. | |||
[[File:WII_CUT.jpeg|500px]] | |||
=== Antenna Placement === | |||
After testing, put the console back together. Install the WIFI antenna as shown | |||
[[File:WII_6_WIFI.JPEG|500px]] | |||
Congrats you made it! | |||
== Wii Mini Installation == | == Wii Mini Installation == | ||
Coming Soon | Coming Soon | ||