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Nintendo Wii U Button Replacement

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    1. Nintendo Wii U Button Replacement, Button Replacement: step 1, image 1 of 2 Nintendo Wii U Button Replacement, Button Replacement: step 1, image 2 of 2
      • You will first need to find all the screws hidden underneath the black (or white) square stickers. They are all located on the bottom side of the Wii U.

      • Use a spudger to remove the stickers if it is difficult to peel off with your fingers.

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    2. Nintendo Wii U Button Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the five Phillips #0 screws.

      • Remove the four Tri-Wing Y1 screws.

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      • Remove the CMOS battery door on the left side of the console.

      • Once the door is removed, remove the three Phillips #0 screws.

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      • Gently pry off the top lid of the Wii U.

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      • Rotate the device so that the front plate is facing you.

      • Remove the two Phillips #1 screws.

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      • Remove the ribbon cable and separate the front plate from the main console.

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    7. Nintendo Wii U Button Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the three Phillips #1 screws.

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    8. Nintendo Wii U Button Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
      • Once unscrewed, remove the black braces that hold the power button, eject button, and sync button in place.

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    9. Nintendo Wii U Button Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the desired button(s).

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Conclusion

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

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Anyone know what that ribbon cable is in step 6? Just regular 9 pin?

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