Retro GEM Wii Installation: Difference between revisions

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Please make sure the heatsink is attached to the Wii when doing any power on testing. M2 screws and Nut can be use a temp solution to hold the heatsink in place without the bottom plastic. Allowing you to boot the console and still have access to the back side of the motherboard. For the Wii to display an image the WIFI/BT Dongle must be attached (Sometimes it sticks to the top metal shield during disassembly).

== Step 3 - ~~Installing the GEM Mount & Flex~~ ==

== Step 3 - 6 Layer Installation ==

Prep all the areas highlighted in the picture for soldering. (Some vias might have solder mask that needs to be scraped off) Solder the flex to the AVE as shown in the photos.

~~== 6 Layer ==~~

Prep all the areas highlighted in the picture for soldering. (Some vias might have ~~soldermask~~ that needs to be scraped off) Solder the flex to the AVE as shown in the photos.

The Wii by default uses leaded free solder. If you are using leaded solder please take the proper steps to solder wash the AVE.

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== 4 Layer ==

== Step 3 - 4 Layer Installation ==

Prep all the areas highlighted in the picture for soldering. (Some vias might have soldermask that needs to be scraped off) Solder the flex to the AVE as shown in the photos.

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[[File:WII_4LAY.png|500px]]

== Wii Mini ==

== Step 3 - Wii Mini Installation ==

~~== Step 4 - Attaching the GEM and Initial Testing~~ ==

== Step 5 - Finishing Up ==

== Step 4 - Finishing Up ==

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 Please make sure the heatsink is attached to the Wii when doing any power on testing. M2 screws and Nut can be use a temp solution to hold the heatsink in place without the bottom plastic. Allowing you to boot the console and still have access to the back side of the motherboard. For the Wii to display an image the WIFI/BT Dongle must be attached (Sometimes it sticks to the top metal shield during disassembly).
-== Step 3 - Installing the GEM Mount & Flex ==
+== Step 3 - 6 Layer Installation  ==
+Prep all the areas highlighted in the picture for soldering. (Some vias might have solder mask that needs to be scraped off) Solder the flex to the AVE as shown in the photos.
-== 6 Layer ==
-Prep all the areas highlighted in the picture for soldering. (Some vias might have soldermask that needs to be scraped off) Solder the flex to the AVE as shown in the photos.
 The Wii by default uses leaded free solder. If you are using leaded solder please take the proper steps to solder wash the AVE.
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-== 4 Layer ==
+== Step 3 - 4 Layer Installation ==
 Prep all the areas highlighted in the picture for soldering. (Some vias might have soldermask that needs to be scraped off) Solder the flex to the AVE as shown in the photos.
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 [[File:WII_4LAY.png|500px]]
-== Wii Mini ==
+== Step 3 - Wii Mini Installation ==
-== Step 4 - Attaching the GEM and Initial Testing ==
-== Step 5 - Finishing Up ==
+== Step 4 - Finishing Up ==