How to unscrew threepronged screws without a three. This video will show you how to make a home made tribit, or triwing, screwdriver. Which triwing screwdrivertool kit are you using for joycon. If youre an owner of the nonsp version of the game boy advance, we have a tutorial for you. I cant find that type of screwdriver in any store and i dont want to buy one online. Maybe its getting dinged up, maybe its splitting apart from stripped screws. Regardless of your particular reason, this is the nintendo wii tear down and disassembly guide. I tried filing an old screwdriver into a triwing once, and can honestly say that no ones time is worth the cost. How to make a screwdriver to dissemble your nintendo games. How to remove those damn wii,gameboycoloradvgamecube. To unscrew a screw without a screwdriver, use a butter knife, coin, credit card, or the tab from a soda can to twist the screw counterclockwise. This 17in1 triwing screwdriver repair tool kit is designed to serve modern nintendo products and other game devices, such as nintendo switch, new 3ds2ds xl, nes,snes, wii, nds, ndsl, ds lite, gba, gameboy advance.
What youre basically going to have to do is to take apart your nintendo wii to access the dvdroms serial port which you will solder the chip onto. I have a gamecube controller i want to take apart, but it has triangle screws. How to unscrew three wing threepronged screws without a. There are more than four kinds of screws on the wii. Many of you are probably waiting in line for your wii right now so lets crack these nintendos open. Tri wing screwdriver alternative methods to do the job. Its impossible to disassemble the wii without removing the battery and in doing so your console will have its date and time settings reset.
If you need to take apart you nintendo product sometime, you will see that the screws cannot be opened with the normal screwdriver. If you dont want a full set, you can probably get a wii specific triwing screwdriver for pennies from ebay. Most premium magnetic screwdriver set allows you to take apart your mobile devices easily and safely without damaging the tablet or phone cover. Remove the two silver triwing screws in the holes and remove the two black triwing screws on the faceplate figure 4. Also, would it be better to get bits or the actual screwdrivers.
If that fails, try throwing it out of a 2nd floor balcony. Y tip triwing screwdriver repair tool for nintendo wii ds. Jun 22, 2008 hey im 12 and about to turn in october 17 2009 i need to know how to fix my wii without using a triwing screw drive so do you know a way to take out a triwing screw without that triwing screw driver so i can fix it and me and my friends and bros can play but if there is another way to fix my wii without taking everything apart,then please. Video game console screwdriver set 103 piece gaming repair. The screw will be driven in, yes, but once the toygamecubeetc comes apart the screw can be removed and replaced with a normal one. The obvious diagnosis was that the wii was overheating, and. If its a tiny screw, use the tip of a knife or a pair of tweezers to unscrew it. Purchase a triwing screwdriver from a electronics repair shop or online. Which triwing screwdrivertool kit are you using for joy. Recommended tools soldering iron 15 watt rosin core solder 30 guage wire wire cutters soldering flux helps solder bond to points triwing screw bit or driver required. Triwing triangle screwdriver repair fixing tool for nintendo wii ds lite ndsl. I put in smg without knowing that wii sports was still in the console, now it wont play or eject smg and will at least recognise wii sports havent tried playing it since and eject it nicely.
Locally available tri wing screwdriver alternatives. I later tried it without the handle using a pair of locking pliers to turn it and the tip did not see to fit the wii screws. After that, it is simply a matter of applying enough force to turn the screw without overdoing it and causing the screwdriver to slip out. The first is a small phillips screw driver, which should be easy to locate. Then use the tri wing screw to unscrew the four small screws. Keten triwing screwdriver for nintendo, 17in1 professional.
Anyway, i just used it to take apart my wii to repair a faulty dvd drive and this screw driver worked great. What screwdriver do i need for a joy con nintendo switch. I dont have a screwdriver for this, so i need a way to unscrew them. Aug 21, 2015 this video will show you how to make a home made tribit, or triwing, screwdriver. They are certainly not available at any of the big box retailers. The past few weeks, my family has been having a problem with our nintendo wii game system at home. The point is that screwdriver must cover only center of the screew. Once the screws are out, you will have to pull the top and bottom of the remote apart with significant force. While playing blood dragon i noticed something about my sixaxis controller the version without the rumblers, the right side felt somewhat loose. Triwing screwdriver for nintendo wii, gamecube, gameboy advance. This type of driver is not very common and might take some phone calls or internet searches to locate. Triwing and tripoint are not the same drive, but most tripoint drivers are sold as triwing, just be careful to get one that says its for game systems or specifically uses nintendo in the description and looks more like a y. Security tamper proof bit set 33 pc torx torx hex star spanner tri wing screwdriver ergonomic design, more convenient and efficient antislip handle to prevent slippage during use, easy to use.
Youll find no help on taking the wii apart, so i have filled in some of the details. Actually they are housings with full set buttons for nintendo switch joycon without any electronic parts. You can also grip the screw with a pair of pliers and try unscrewing it that way. Whether you need to fix your wiimotes sticky a button, replace a part, or want to mod your wiimote, this guide will show you how to get in there so you can get it done. All time and date data will be reset, but the game save data should remain the same. Oct 07, 2014 in this video i will be explaining how to make a screw driver to dissemble your nintendo carts. After being on and used to play games for an hour or two, the wii would just shut itself off without warning. Nintendo uses a tamperresistant screw that requires a triwing screwdriver to open. Which triwing screwdrivertool kit are you using for joycon modding. If you find your nintendo wii under attack by dust bunnies, break things down for a good cleaning without wasting much time. How to disassemble a wiimote with a flathead screwdriver. That is the surefire easiest way of getting your wii open.
Help opening my wii without the triwing screwdriver. Wii disassembly instructions wiikey installation wii. Nintendo screwdriver fits wii, wiiu, gamepad, ds, gba. I really like the look of those transparent shells for the switch and plan on doing the mod one day. I tried with other tools and ended up almost rounding all of the triwing screws, so i ended up getting a proper triwing screwdriver and that worked perfectly. All you will need is a t15 screw, a metal file or grinder, and a piece of wood. You have to get a triangle headed screwdriver which is not easy to get. Foxnovo 5pcs triwing trigram ytip screwdrivers screw drivers. We will send you a replacement without extra charger, or offer refund after we receive the defective item. If there is, grip the top of the screw with a pair of pliers and turn it manually until its loose enough to remove. Nov 07, 2018 a few simple steps will help you quickly install your nintendo wii so you can spend more time playing games. This video shows you how to take apart a nintendo wii. Either way, you can see some detailed pictures of the internals of the wii and how the parts are laid out. Leegoal triwing screwdriver for nintendo wii, gamecube.
Your stuff will eventually break or need a cleaning, and i for one, would like to be able to take something apart without having to hunt in vain for hours at all the local hardware stores, and still not be able to find a screwdriver that no respectable man should even need in his garage. To remove a stripped screw, first check to see if there is any space between the head of the screw and the surface its screwed into. Your stuff will eventually break or need a cleaning, and i for one, would like to be able to take something apart without having to hunt in vain for hours at all. How to unscrew threepronged screws without a threepronged. The first, as demonstrated by popular science, involves breaking the wii open due to a lack of tools. These are usually sold as a bit that you attach to a driver shaft, so if you dont already have a shaft, keep in mind that youd need to order or otherwise get ahold of one. Nov 10, 2007 hwo do i open my wii without triwing screw driver. If its already out of warranty, you dont need to worry. Learn about topics such as how to connect a wii remote, how to play wii games from a usb drive or thumb drive, how to set up your nintendo wii, and more with our helpful stepbystep instructions with photos and videos.
Disassembly taking the wii apart will requires a small triwing driver, and a small philips driver. You will only need two tools to take apart the wii. With it, you will be able to easily take apart your nintendo wii gaming console in less than 10 minutes. A true triwing security driver has offset blades and may strip the screwheads. I already ordered a mayflash gamecubetopc usb adapter, and i also want to fix the gamecube controller i wanna use. I think i used a flat head screw driver to do this. Triwing triangle screw driver repair fixing tool for nintendo wii ds lite ndsl ebay. I am looking for a way to unscrew them without the specific screw driver.
They are, however, the perfect size to take apart anything with those. Remove the three black phillips screws from the black plate figure 5. The second method is a more formal wii disassembly guide, which is provided by. Independent hardware stores are also very unlikely to carry them as they are. Basically, i want to be able to open up any system or game, i just need to know what bits are required for each. Triwing triwing screwdriver opening repair tool for nintendo gameboy advance, gba sp, ds, nds lite tri wing screw driver. Theyre like phillips fourpronged but only have 3 prongs instead. In this teardown, we open a wii to the logic board. Mar 18, 20 for this purpose a special triwing screwdriver is also available on some stores. I know this isnt the answer you want to hear, but seriously just get a triwing screwdriver. First things first, english is not my native language, so i may commit some mistakes. Flip the wii upright and carefully remove the two socket covers. Triwing triangle screw driver works perfectly to take a wii controller apart.
If you want to take apart device with, three wing or threepronged screws without a matching screwdriver, try with small torx or hex screwdriver. Tbgs triwing triwing trigram y screwdriver for nintendo wii. What if the tri wing screws are on a nintendo switch joycon. And has anyone ever found these in actual stores radio shack, home depot, lowes, etc or are. The tip is still in good shape as are the heads of all the screws.
Nintendo wii dvd drive replacement ifixit repair guide. Anyone know how to remove tri wing screws on gbm without. For this purpose a special triwing screwdriver is also available on some stores. We do not accept any returns without an authorization number on the box or label it is being returned in. If you own a nintendo product and want to take it apart, you may be wondering, can i get a tri wing screwdriver locally. So you cant really go to home depot or walmart or even radio shack and find a tri wing screwdriver that will allow you to disassemble the wii. If you used the website provided above there should be a package addon you can opt for with your chip that will have a triwing screw driver.
Im looking to get a set of security bits or screwdrivers, but im not sure what sizes ill need for each system and games. Highquality, triwing, ytip screwdriver specially designed for the nintendo wii, ds lite. Triwing triangle screwdriver repair fixing tool for. Now we are ready for removing the front panel from nintendo wii. If you are expecting something heavy duty, these are not it.
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My partner is also going to be showing how to tear down a wii nunchuk. Wii disassembly instructions wiikey installation wii mod chip. Triwing triwing screwdriver opening repair tool for. This driver is cheap junk of the worst possible kind. Insert the tip of a long, skinny screwdriver into the hole in the center of the first grommet on the rear of the dvd drive housing. Learn everything you want about nintendo wii with the wikihow nintendo wii category.
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Anyone know how to remove tri wing screws on gbm without tri wing screwdriver. The model number of the original wii remote i will be tearing apart is rvl003. Be advised that taking apart your wii will void any warranty. This type of driver is not very common and might take some phone calls or. I couldnt have done this without the help of my girlfriend, elizabeth. Tri wing screwdriver size for opening gamecube controller. The console, joycon and other parts are not included. Works for taking apart gamecube controllers a few times. You first must remove the battery door, take out the batteries, and then unscrew the four triwing screws keeping the wii mote together. This can fk up the outside, so if its for a delicate project or you want said thing that youre opening to be clean and fine to look at, its not a good idea. I bought this so i can take apart my wii console to replace the dvd drive that stopped working. How to open up a nintendo ds without a triwing philips screwdriver. You have your beautiful, comfortable, taco shaped handheld and you want to swap the shell.