Question U10

[Enrique]

does anyone know where I can buy u10
I tried taking mine off and destroyed it badly
And same with u9
Both destroyed (literally in half)
Second Wii board
Destroyed 4 u10/u9 in total

 

[cheese]

Impressive, @Shank could probs help

 

[Shank]

Shoot me a message my dude. I'll get you all set up

 

[Nold]

if you're from europe, I could help ya, too.

 

[Koksi_90]

i am from austria and i have some spare one

 

[Shank]

He's in California. I got him.

 

[Enrique]

Ok so I did the u10 relocation (thank you shank for u10) but it would only boot up every 2/10 tries is that normal?

 

[Shank]

Your soldering to the via does not look good. See if you can remove the wire, re-tin both the via and the wire, and resolder it.

 

[jefflongo]

Let me also suggest that you trim some of that wire. There is too much exposed wire.

 

[Enrique]

Is it too late for this Wii u10 relocation
I think I completely burned off the spots since solder won't stick to it anymore

EDIT: NVM I NEED TO GET A NEW WII
THIS ONE KINDA SPARKED AND DOESNT EVEN POWER ON ANYMORE
OFF TO FIND Wii #4 and try to relocate that one

 

[Enrique]

Ok since my Wii went ka-poot I decided to try and practice on the omgwtf trim and I also trimmed the gc ports too
So anyone wanna give me some criticism on how my trim looks

 

[jefflongo]

It looks rough (needs a lot of sanding) but should get the job done. You didn't cut too much which is the important part.

 

[Enrique]

It looks rough (needs a lot of sanding) but should get the job done. You didn't cut too much which is the important part.

Yeah I didn't want to cut too close since I didn't know what classifies as decent so I decided to go the safe route
Next time tho I'll try it with a working wii

 

[cheese]

When you trim the working Wii make sure to cover the trim area in some kind of tape to prevent dust from getting under the chips, painter's tape or masking tape should do fine. That also gives you a very clear don't cut here area.

 

[Enrique]

OK SO FINALLY HAVE A SUCCESSUL U10
Relocation
TRIMMED THE WII
WHAT IS ORDER OF SANDPAPER NEEDED AFTER TRIM

 

[jefflongo]

Personally I start at 200, move up to 400, then 800. You should finish with no lower than 600.

 

[Enrique]

Personally I start at 200, move up to 400, then 800. You should finish with no lower than 600.

I have 800 and up at the moment can I start off with those or is it better to get the 200 & 400 to start off with

 

[ToddyHD]

Lower number corresponds to a rougher grit which equals more material coming off the board. It's best to start off with a lower number to sand in towards the cut line and then finish it off with higher grit sandpaper. If you sand with 800 you'll be sanding for ages. I'd recommend starting with 200, then gradually moving your way up as Jeff has said.

 

[Enrique]

Just want to check
When do i know that I sanded the Wii enough to stop

 

[Shank]

Check each voltage rail to gnd and make sure your resistance is abnormally low. Once that's done, sand it with some high grit and you should be good to go