Nintendo Wii Remote Motherboard Replacement - iFixit Repair Guide

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Introduction

Installing a Wii Remote motherboard requires the removal of the front cover plate and allows access to the B button.

What you need

1. Step 1 Front Cover Plate and Batteries
  Flip the Wii Remote over so the battery cover faces you.
  
  Push up on the bottom tab.
  
  Remove the battery cover.
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2. Step 2
  Remove the first battery by pressing down on the positive end and pulling the battery out.
  
  Remove the second battery by pushing up on the positive end and pulling the battery out.
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4. Step 3
  Using a tri-point Y1 Screwdriver, remove the two center 7mm screws by turning them counterclockwise.
  
  Repeat with the two bottom screws.
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5. Step 4
  With the flat end of a spudger, gently apply pressure to the tabs located on left side of the controller.
  
  These tabs are breakable. However, if the tabs are broken the controller will still function.
  
  Open the front plate like a book.
  
  Small parts may fall out as you open the front plate.
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1. Step 5 Motherboard
  Using the connector port, gently lift the motherboard about 2 cm from the base.
  
  Electrostatic discharge may damage the device. Be careful and avoid touching the electronic components as much as possible.
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2. Step 6
  Grasp the edges of the motherboard and pull it straight away from the case.
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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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7 Guide Comments

Where do you find a motherboard and how much do they typically cost?

Jeff - Aug 27, 2015 Reply Share

This is useless because you can't just buy a motherboard. May as well buy a new remote for $20

Lisa Cole - Oct 12, 2015 Reply Share

Where can i buy a brand new and original (not fake of course) wii remote for $20?

arttitudesign - Apr 3, 2016 Reply Share

You can buy a first party Wii remote plus for under $50 at Walmart, best buy, or online on Amazon or on Nintendos website

Darren Woloshyn - Sep 29, 2016 Reply Share

What is the dimension is the motherboard? I want to make a custom motherboard for the housing but I haven't managed to get int the wiimote yet as I am waiting for my tri screwdriver

Michael baldwin - Nov 21, 2016 Reply Share

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