Where to find 4 layer wiis

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I friend bought a wii from goodwill for me to fix, but it was a rvl 001 bord, where can I get 4 layer boards for idealy less then $30
 

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Look for non-white Wiis on eBay with broken disc drives. I can usually find one for ~$20 with a quick search. If you're having difficulty, you can also look for white Wiis with serial numbers LU7, LU12-19. Those will be 4-layer boards.
 
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will a black wii work?
 

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Yes, any non-white Wii (black, blue, red) is a guaranteed 4 layer.
 
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cool thanks!
 
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I found some black wii's but the seller says its rvl-001
 
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weird, ok thanks!
 

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At its most basic, the RVL vs RVK designation goes like this:
  • RVL-001 on the sticker means the system has Gamecube controller and memory card ports. If the case is not white, it's guaranteed to be a 4 layer as Nintendo only started releasing non-white Wiis once the 4 layer revision was completed. If the case is white you need to check either the serial number, or the board revision identifier in the CMOS battery compartment to identify its status.
  • RVK-001 units do not have Gamecube controller or memory card ports, and were sold as "Family Edition" Wiis. The pads for the Gamecube controller and memory card ports are still present on the PCB and can be used by modders in exactly the same way. All RVK boards are 4 layer regardless of colour.
See below as well
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I just looked a that, thanks!
 
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try local online marketplaces or flea markets . even ebay will work , if its for a portable you can get one with a broken laser
 
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I already got one, but thanks for the info
 
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