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Nintendo Wii Remote Shell Replacement

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Nintendo Wii Remote Shell Replacement

Introduction

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This Guide shows how to change a Wii Remote Shell. There are many reasons to change the shell. Such as

  • Not liking the color
  • Shell is cracked
  • White Shell turned yellowish

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What you need

Tools

    1. Nintendo Wii Remote Shell Replacement, Removing the strap (Optional, but recommended.): step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the Safety strap to prevent it into getting in our way

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    2. Nintendo Wii Remote Shell Replacement, Removing the batteries: step 2, image 1 of 2 Nintendo Wii Remote Shell Replacement, Removing the batteries: step 2, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the battery using a fingernail.

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    3. Nintendo Wii Remote Shell Replacement, Removing the screws: step 3, image 1 of 2 Nintendo Wii Remote Shell Replacement, Removing the screws: step 3, image 2 of 2
      • This is where the disassembly begins, Grab your Y1 Screwdriver and unscrew the following screws

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      • Gently take out the front cover

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    4. Nintendo Wii Remote Shell Replacement, Removing the buttons: step 5, image 1 of 2 Nintendo Wii Remote Shell Replacement, Removing the buttons: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • Remove all of the buttons on the motherboard

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    5. Nintendo Wii Remote Shell Replacement, Removing Rubber: step 6, image 1 of 2 Nintendo Wii Remote Shell Replacement, Removing Rubber: step 6, image 2 of 2
      • Remove all of the rubber.

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    6. Nintendo Wii Remote Shell Replacement, Removing the Motherboard: step 7, image 1 of 3 Nintendo Wii Remote Shell Replacement, Removing the Motherboard: step 7, image 2 of 3 Nintendo Wii Remote Shell Replacement, Removing the Motherboard: step 7, image 3 of 3
      • Take out the motherboard

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    7. Nintendo Wii Remote Shell Replacement, Taking out the B Button: step 8, image 1 of 3 Nintendo Wii Remote Shell Replacement, Taking out the B Button: step 8, image 2 of 3 Nintendo Wii Remote Shell Replacement, Taking out the B Button: step 8, image 3 of 3
      • Take out the B button

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    8. Nintendo Wii Remote Shell Replacement, Removing the B Button: step 9, image 1 of 2 Nintendo Wii Remote Shell Replacement, Removing the B Button: step 9, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the B Button

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    9. Nintendo Wii Remote Shell Replacement, Getting new shell: step 10, image 1 of 1
      • Grab your new shell

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    10. Nintendo Wii Remote Shell Replacement, Inserting the components: step 11, image 1 of 2 Nintendo Wii Remote Shell Replacement, Inserting the components: step 11, image 2 of 2
      • Insert all of the buttons

      • Make sure they fit in properly and are clickable.

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    11. Nintendo Wii Remote Shell Replacement, Inserting Rubber: step 12, image 1 of 2 Nintendo Wii Remote Shell Replacement, Inserting Rubber: step 12, image 2 of 2
      • Put on all of the rubber on the buttons

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      • Connect the B button

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      • Carfully place the back cover on your wii remote

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    12. Nintendo Wii Remote Shell Replacement, Screwing In: step 15, image 1 of 1
      • Screw in the Y1 Screws into the following places

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Conclusion

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