How to open up Nintendo Wii and repaste / service 🧽

[@jamesprocter3127]

Awesome video. I used it to help me replace the thermal pads and disk drive in mine. Also swapped out the shell.

[@uFixTek]

It's my pleasure, my friend. 😊 I deeply appreciate your taking the time to provide feedback. If you're inclined to support the channel further, feel free to like and subscribe-or even both! Should you have any questions or requests in the future, please don't hesitate to ask me. 🍻cheers

[@StabTheDabb]

I used Protronix Series 7 Thermal paste for my Refurbishment. My console runs slightly more cooler than it did Originally. Thanks for the Tutorial

[@uFixTek]

It's my pleasure my friend. 😊 Thank you for taking the time to give feedback! If you would like to support the channel, please like, subscribe, or both. :P Should you have any questions or requests in the future, please don't hesitate to ask me. 🍻cheers

[@lifegoaltv3308]

I make a mod of the headsink in 10min. and used MX-4. You can also use a 1,5mm Copper sheet. Much better then a pad!

[@uFixTek]

sure you can use the thicker copper sheet, and place a good thick thermal paste on both sides, it will be fine. good job my friend. cheers🍻

[@wyavic]

Good video and new follower! :) But what do you recommend the most, using thermal paste or a thermal pad? My Wii hasn't had a maintenance for more than 14 years and I would like to change the thermal pad, but many recommend applying thermal paste since it is better to transfer heat, but at the same time others recommend a thermal pad because there must be some space between the heatsink and the processor. But what do you recommend? I wait your answer!

[@uFixTek]

Thank you for the feedback! if you wish to support the channel you can LIKE or SUB or both :P regarding your question: Oh boi please do NOT put thermal paste, because there is a big gap from cpu to heat-sink, the paste wont be able to do its job, place a very good thermal pad 3mm and you will be good for another 70years, and because of the gap if you put thermal paste it will drool over the board when you place the console on its side. go with this: amzn.to/2YDNez6

[@wyavic]

@@uFixTek Thanks for answering! :D And thank you very much for the recommendation, I'll follow your advice to be able to keep the console working. I just have a problem, I'm from México and the product will arrive more expensive than normal, but I guess it will be worth it. Thank you again and have a nice day! :)

[@uFixTek]

hola amigo si andan en queretaro me puedes llevar y con gusto te hago el servicio. si no compra en amazon mexico, amzn.to/3iRpaAc pero 3mm no esta , o mejor compra en USA :P no vayas a usar cualquier pad termica, son muy feos.

[@wyavic]

@@uFixTek Vivo en el norte del país, y sí, busqué en internet y puedo comprar el producto en Amazon USA sin que me cobren tarifa de importación, ya que no cuesta más de $50 dólares. En serio, muchas gracias por la ayuda, la necesitaba de un profesional. :D

[@uFixTek]

es un gusto amigo cuando requieres alo or preguntas que tengas con gusto aqui preguntame. saludos

[@bowi1332]

You mentioned 0,4 or 0,5 millimeters thermal pads, but someone else mentioned 1,5 millimeters. What do you suggest? Also... Would you say such replacement is useless in 2021? If the thermal pads are still moist, I guess there's no use trying to replace them. What do you think?

[@uFixTek]

Thank you for the feedback! if you wish to support the channel you can LIKE or SUB or both :P regarding your question: if the pads are flexin and moist then no need to replace them.i would recommend .5mm because the thicker the slower the heat transfer would be, but you could place a 1.5 and it will squish it down when placing the heatsink. but really just clean and use the same pad, or add a drop of artic mx4 as this paste its more soft and it will make a better bond and fill the micro holes in the pads and it will seal better. add a drop of the paste on the pad.

[@Alvarocious]

@@uFixTek I don't think the heatsink is even touching the pad if it's .5

[@Alvarocious]

@@uFixTek Yeah Do NOT use .5mm. Way too small, zero contact with the heatsink.

[@dw9932]

​@@uFixTek actually I used 1.5 thermal pads they actually fit well without any tension I have artic tp3 thermal pads in my system it stays really cool before my system would get really warm to find out they weren't even placed right and they were moist but were crumbling anyway I would suggest getting thermal pads from artic 1.5 and replacing them if going to refurbish your system yourself

[@dw9932]

​@@Alvarocious ya it wouldn't make contact will suggest getting 1.5 it makes contact and keeps the system cool

[@MRCOKOR]

How many times do you have to replace the thermal paste in 1 year?

[@uFixTek]

Thank you for your feedback! If you wish to support the channel, you can like, subscribe, or both! Regarding your question, you need to replace the paste once every 2 years. Should you have any further questions or requests in the future, please don't hesitate to ask me. cheers🍻

[@tyman517]

I bought a used black Wii a couple of days ago. I never use the disc drive since I got homebrew setup for GameCube games. I've opened it up and cleaned it out. Only thing I haven't done is change the thermal pads. I know with the system being so old I should probably them. Should I? If so can I have a link to the exact pads and the exact size I need? And what other places would I have to apply the pads? I know 2 under the heatsink, 1 on the bottom of the gray case and 1 on the bottom of the wifi board? My Wii doesn't normally start getting warm near the fan until about 20 -30 mins. What should I do? I want it to last a long time!! Sorry for the long message

[@uFixTek]

Thank you for the feedback! if you wish to support the channel you can LIKE or SUB or both :P regarding your question: i would suguest to place a GOOD brand Thermal pad and 1mm because when you screw it down it will pull and squish nicely the pads and you will get a good thermal conductivity, we do it and works like a charm. and its normal to heat up thats what the heatsink is there for to pull the heat and it will blow out the hot air. amzn.to/3rhlFrO just replace the two pads under heatsink.

[@tyman517]

@@uFixTek thank you so much! You are awesome!! :D I Subscribed!!

[@uFixTek]

its my pleasure my friend, and thank you for the awesome support :) feel free to ask me any time

[@vivendoeaprendendo1360]

Thank you for the information! Hello from Brazil, friend!

[@uFixTek]

My pleasure! if you wish to support the channel you can LIKE or SUB or both :P if you have any request or question feel free to ask me my friend :)

[@hilac9577]

Should i replace the pads on my wii? Or leave it be? What is recomended?

[@uFixTek]

Thank you for the feedback! if you wish to support the channel you can LIKE or SUB or both :P regarding your question: leave it be, no need to replace them my friend. unless they are damaged or ripped.

[@pacijentt4367]

Which one can i use 1mm or 2mm thermal pads

[@uFixTek]

Thank you for the feedback! if you wish to support the channel you can LIKE or SUB or both :P regarding your question: i would say go 2mm its fine, but if you can get 1.5mm it would be ideal. amzn.to/3d2gAPw 2mm will squish down too but go with 1.5mm, we put 1.5 mm to our clients and works perfect.

[@vcbbr]

thanks

[@uFixTek]

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[@Markchill2]

Wicket video new sub thank you

[@uFixTek]

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[@djpainkiller3326]

careful with razor with the plastic please😭 you just set it on top with everything on top of it too carelessly just so it can easily get scratched

[@uFixTek]

you can keep your razor far if you wish i been doing this for over 17 years and never scratched any equipment. cheers🍻

[@djpainkiller3326]

dope

[@ViviLd]

You use a sharp knife on the cpu. Are you trying to scratch it?

[@uFixTek]

no not on the cpu i use it to remove the rubber legs and the sticker. i use it to lift up not to pull or slide in order to scratch. if you have a "Parkinson" then dont use the a cuter you will scratch. thank you for the feedback

[@zerocool2727]

buen video me costo mucho pero lo hize

[@uFixTek]

que bueno, me alegra que te ayudo mi videos, saludos

[@bigmac9670]

Good video

[@uFixTek]

Thank you for the feedback and your support to the channel by a SUB :P if you got any question or request in the future feel free to ask me.

[@Rogerdaki]

Gracias por tu vídeo

[@uFixTek]

por nada amigo, cualquier cosa pregúntame, si gusta apoyar al canal puedes dar like or SUB :P saludos

[@plqyer6]

How do I replace the motherboard?

[@uFixTek]

i will make a video for that. cheers🍻