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Wii U GamePad Outer Case Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the outer case on your Nintendo Wii U GamePad.

What you need

  1. Wii U GamePad Outer Case Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 Wii U GamePad Outer Case Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Face the GamePad down and unscrew the two Phillips #00 screws which are attached to the battery cover.

    • Lift up and remove the battery cover.

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  2. Wii U GamePad Outer Case Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Wii U GamePad Outer Case Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Wii U GamePad Outer Case Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • With your finger on the battery connector, pull downwards toward the base of the GamePad to disconnect it.

    • Pull upwards from the bottom of the battery to release it.

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    • Remove the ten 8.9mm Tri-wing Y1 screws hidden underneath square stickers.

    • Lift up the back plate.

    • The back plate is still connected by a cable to the motherboard.

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    how do i replace the whole front and back casing?

    enbodylin - Reply

    bruh the ifix it screwdriver dont reach down the whole way

    Michael - Reply

    I feel like it’s important to mention how deep some of these holes are. Your screwdriver might not reach. Mine sure didn’t.

    greatshadowdude - Reply

    I had to shove some tissue into the screwdriver bit holder to get it to reach

    Andrew Walker - Reply

  5. Wii U GamePad Outer Case Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Wii U GamePad Outer Case Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Unplug the connector that connects the back plate to the motherboard.

    • Remove the back plate.

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    You don't have to remove just be careful

    Heather Sheppard - Reply

    I tried to remove like at least 6 times but I wasn’t able to. Using tweezer, my nails, long nose pliers. There could be a lock but I gave up since I’m afraid if I put more force I might accidentally pull the wires. I’m able to remove the left and right analog stick with the back plate plugged, as mentioned, just be careful.

    Royce Remulla - Reply

    I was stuck on this step for a while - note that you’re only removing the little white plastic bit. The beige or yellowish plastic bit is attached to the board. I needed to use pliers to carefully grab just the white plastic bit and wiggle it side to side.

    Nova H - Reply

Conclusion

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

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2 Comments

This is either incomplete or mistitled - it is a currently a back plate replacement guide.

At the conclusion of this how-to/walkthrough, most of the GamePad's hardware is still attached to the front plate, one half of the outer case.

Elijah - Reply

and the front?

Raul Kim Diego - Reply

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