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Nintendo Wii U Button Replacement

Introduction

Use this replacement guide for step-by-step instruction on how to replace the power and accompanying buttons on the Wii U console's front face panel.

What you need

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    • You will first need to find all the screws hidden underneath the black (or white) square stickers. They are all located on the bottom side of the Wii U.

    • Use a spudger to remove the stickers if it is difficult to peel off with your fingers.

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    • Remove the five Phillips #0 screws.

    • Remove the four Tri-Wing Y1 screws.

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    • Remove the CMOS battery door on the left side of the console.

    • Once the door is removed, remove the three Phillips #0 screws.

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    • Gently pry off the top lid of the Wii U.

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    • Rotate the device so that the front plate is facing you.

    • Remove the two Phillips #1 screws.

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    • Remove the ribbon cable and separate the front plate from the main console.

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    • Remove the three Phillips #1 screws.

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    • Once unscrewed, remove the black braces that hold the power button, eject button, and sync button in place.

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    • Remove the desired button(s).

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Conclusion

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

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Anyone know what that ribbon cable is in step 6? Just regular 9 pin?

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