Introduction
Use this guide to remove the outer case of the Nintendo Wii U and gain access to the DVD drive.
Step 1 Console Outer Case
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
Step 2
Rotate the console 180 degrees so that the exhaust vents are facing you.
Remove the two 7.1mm Phillips #00 screws.
Step 3
On the side opposite of the exhaust vents, slide the cover faceplate towards the back of the console and pull upwards to release it.
Step 4
On the bottom of the console beneath the previously removed faceplate, remove the three 13.2mm Tri-wing Y1 screws.
Step 5
On the back of the console, lift up and release the main top cover.
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