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Nintendo Wii U Console Outer Case Replacement

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  1. Nintendo Wii U Console Outer Case Replacement, Console Outer Case: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • With the bottom of the console facing up, remove the following 6 screws hidden underneath the white square stickers:

    • Three 5.1mm Phillips #000 screws

    • Two 6.1mm Tri-wing Y0 screws

    • One 13.2mm Tri-wing Y1 screw

  2. Nintendo Wii U Console Outer Case Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Rotate the console 180 degrees so that the exhaust vents are facing you.

    • Remove the two 7.1mm Phillips #00 screws.

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    • On the side opposite of the exhaust vents, slide the cover faceplate towards the back of the console and pull upwards to release it.

  4. Nintendo Wii U Console Outer Case Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • On the bottom of the console beneath the previously removed faceplate, remove the three 13.2mm Tri-wing Y1 screws.

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    • On the back of the console, lift up and release the main top cover.

Conclusion

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

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