Introduction
Use this guide to replace your Wii's faceplate. Replacing the faceplate will provide new blue LEDs that light up around the optical drive opening.
Step 1 Faceplate
Use a metal spudger to remove the white plastic screw covers stuck to the lower case near the front of the Wii.
Step 2
Remove the two 8.3 mm Tri-Wing screws hidden under the covers you just removed.
Step 3
Remove the single 5.9 mm Phillips screw under the controller port door nearest the faceplate.
Step 4
Use a metal spudger to remove the rubber foot stuck to the side of the Wii near the DVD drive opening.
Step 5
Remove the single 5.9 mm Phillips screw hidden under the foot you just removed.
Step 6
Carefully pull the faceplate away from the front of the Wii.
Use a pair of tweezers to disconnect the LED cable's plastic connector from the motherboard.
Remove the faceplate.
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