Retro GEM Wii Installation: Difference between revisions

Line 165: Line 165:


[[File:WII_4LAY.png|500px]]
[[File:WII_4LAY.png|500px]]
Install the Mini HDMI connector. Desolder some of the area around the points to get a better fitment. Make sure the PORT is flat and squared out with the console when attaching.
[[File:WII_6_HDMIMOUNT.JPEG|500px]]
Breakdown the small flex cables to two small cables. Just grab them with your fingers and pull apart.
Attach the cables as shown to the USB Sniffer board. Pay attention to the orientation of the cables, the traces should be on the solder side.
[[File:WII_SNIFF1.JPEG|500px]]
Solder to the main flex next. Again pay attention to the orientation.
[[File:WII_SNIFF2.JPEG|500px]]
Before soldering the other side of the sniffer. Prep the sniffer by partially removing the 3M tape backer . Get your alignment and solder the flex. Take careful note of the orientation. As the hookups for the 4 layer and Wii mini will be on the top side.
Take note that flex on the 6 layer is flipped vs the 4 layer when connecting to the motherboard.
[[File:WII_4_USB.JPEG|500px]]


== Step 3 - Wii Mini Installation ==
== Step 3 - Wii Mini Installation ==


== Step 4 - Finishing Up ==
== Step 4 - Finishing Up ==