Retro GEM Wii Installation: Difference between revisions
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(Take note that flex on the 6 layer is flipped vs the 4 layer when connecting to the motherboard if following a video tutorial with a different mainboard) | (Take note that flex on the 6 layer is flipped vs the 4 layer when connecting to the motherboard if following a video tutorial with a different mainboard) | ||
Ignore the GEM and white HDMI cable these will be installed in the next step | |||
[[File:WII_6_USB.JPEG|500px]] | |||
Attach the white ffc cable to the GEM's HDMI port as shown. | |||
[[File:WII_WHITEFFC.JPEG|500px]] | |||
Flip the GEM over and install the main FFC connector. Attach the GEM loosely as show with the white FFC cable going underneight. Make sure its not snagged by any components. | |||
[[File:WII_6_MOUNT2.JPEG|500px]] | |||
The white ffc cable needs to flipped 180 to make the correct mating orientation. Follow the steps closely to bend the cable and then plug into the mini HDMI cable. Do not pinch the FFC cable too tight, just light pressure is all that is needed. Tighten down the gem screws after the HDMI cable is routed. | |||
[[File:WII_6_HDMIMOUNT2.JPEG|500px]] | |||
Bridge the pins shown to enable 480p support, FYI this will also disable composite support. | |||
[[File:WII_6_BRIDGE.JPEG|500px]] | |||
== Step 3 - 4 Layer Installation == | == Step 3 - 4 Layer Installation == | ||