Feedback Hardware Sd Card stuck on Wii u Disk Drive

[RegaDavo]

So I was messing around with my wii u's SD in my laptop and when I tried to place it, it accidentally went in the disk slot and i turned the Wii u by accident and the SD got sucked in the disk slot and i've been trying to get it out by pushing it in and it doesn't budge, so can I get any help or recommendations to fix this problem?

 

[TheStonedModder]

So I was messing around with my wii u's SD in my laptop and when I tried to place it, it accidentally went in the disk slot and i turned the Wii u by accident and the SD got sucked in the disk slot and i've been trying to get it out by pushing it in and it doesn't budge, so can I get any help or recommendations to fix this problem?

About the only thing you can do is open up both the Wii U and dvd drive

 

[RegaDavo]

About the only thing you can do is open up both the Wii U and dSo what screwdriver you think I can use because I did try to open it with a couple that I had in home but they were too small or didnt have the right spacing to open it

 

[Hayato213]

If it is inside the disk drive, you would have to open up the wii u and open u the disk drive and disassemble it and take out the Micro SD, you might also have damaged the SD card and the disk drive.

 

[impeeza]

https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Nintendo+Wii+U+Teardown/11796

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https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Nintendo+Wii+U+DVD+Drive+Replacement/12811

 

[RegaDavo]

If it is inside the disk drive, you would have to open up the wii u and open u the disk drive and disassemble it and take out the Micro SD, you might also have damaged the SD card and the disk drive.

Which screwdriver do u recommend me to use? Cause I did tried to open it but I was using a couple of loose screwdrivers but they weren't either strong enough or didn't have the right spacing to open it.

 

[impeeza]

Which screwdriver do u recommend me to use? Cause I did tried to open it but I was using a couple of loose screwdrivers but they weren't either strong enough or didn't have the right spacing to open it.

You need a 3 mm Tri wing, they are common now and cheap, DO NOT TRY ANY OTHER you will end with damaged console.

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Even you can get the correct size bit on that multi bits kits, today that screw driver is very common.

 

[Hayato213]

Which screwdriver do u recommend me to use? Cause I did tried to open it but I was using a couple of loose screwdrivers but they weren't either strong enough or didn't have the right spacing to open it.

The ifixit thread has what you need, Phillips #00 Screwdriver and Y1 Tri‑point Screwdriver Tri‑point Y0 Screwdriver

 

[TheStonedModder]

You need a 3 mm Tri wing, they are common now and cheap, DO NOT TRY ANY OTHER you will end with damaged console.

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Even you can get the correct size bit on that multi bits kits, today that screw driver is very common.

I’d like to add tho…maybe not get a cheap screwdriver

Maybe I’m just terrible at doing things. But more often than not I’ve striped screws using cheap screw drivers causing an even bigger headache

It could be a placebo but all I know is once I stopped using those cheap Chinese screwdrivers included in things like the extremerate switch shells and only my ifixit(or equivalent) ones the issue almost never happens now

 

[impeeza]

I’d like to add tho…maybe not get a cheap screwdriver

Maybe I’m just terrible at doing things. But more often than not I’ve striped screws using cheap screw drivers causing an even bigger headache

It could be a placebo but all I know is once I stopped using those cheap Chinese screwdrivers included in things like the extremerate switch shells and only my ifixit(or equivalent) ones the issue almost never happens now

Yes cheap screw driver lead to high priced damages, a good screw driver can cost 2 USD! and a kit of good quality multi tip screw driver 15 USD, so cheaper ones do not worth.

 

[RegaDavo]

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You need a 3 mm Tri wing, they are common now and cheap, DO NOT TRY ANY OTHER you will end with damaged console.

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Even you can get the correct size bit on that multi bits kits, today that screw driver is very common.

I'll try to buy them and fix the issue then

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Do I buy these ones?

 

[impeeza]

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Do I buy these ones?

Yes that will do the job but you need another Philips 0, you could go with a kit like:

https://www.amazon.com/HEARTHFUN-Precision-Screwdriver-Screwdrivers-Pentalobe/dp/B0CNRQW4P8

 

[RegaDavo]

I think I will go for the kit

 

[Ferris1000]

if you just need some basic screwdriver bits, you could go with this one:

https://www.ifixit.com/products/moray-driver-kit


if you want something future proof where you can open up literally anything then i would go with:

https://www.ifixit.com/products/pro-tech-toolkit


I own my ifixit pro tech toolkit for 6 years now and i must say it's still like new...it was worth it spending a little bit more one time than buying some one way garbage from scamazon or ebay.

 

[Bunzuku]

Hey, did you ever safely get the SD card out? I managed to make the same mistake while trying to dump some files in the dark at 10 PM and I reaaaally need my SD card back cus I'm using a 126GB micro sd and I wanna know if it turned out alright for you.

 

[impeeza]

you only need the correct screwdrivers, and the guides is relatively easy and very safe if you pay attention.

 

[The Real Jdbye]

if you just need some basic screwdriver bits, you could go with this one:

https://www.ifixit.com/products/moray-driver-kit


if you want something future proof where you can open up literally anything then i would go with:

https://www.ifixit.com/products/pro-tech-toolkit


I own my ifixit pro tech toolkit for 6 years now and i must say it's still like new...it was worth it spending a little bit more one time than buying some one way garbage from scamazon or ebay.

Seconded, the Pro Tech Toolkit is a game changer. Having the right tool for any job is the difference between success and failure.

 

[impeeza]

I did buy this kit on alliexplress https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006134218704.html and I was surprised by the quality and quick shipping.

 

[Bunzuku]

Seconded, the Pro Tech Toolkit is a game changer. Having the right tool for any job is the difference between success and failure.

ah, i'm not exactly good with tools or gentle though, almost busted my laptop trying to replace the battery. any trusty send-in services you guys know?

 

[V10lator]

Seconded, the Pro Tech Toolkit is a game changer. Having the right tool for any job is the difference between success and failure.

Not only this: I purchase a set of fine screw drivers from a local electronics store years ago. Tools where fitting badly into the hands and had almost no grip, highering the chance of scratching/damaging the screw heads. Also they started to rust badly around a year or two after purchase.
Then a friend of mine told me to try iFixIt tools. Purchased the pro toolkit and never looked back: It fits good into the hands, has good grip (never scratched a screw head with it) and looks like new years later.

So +1 from my end for iFixIt tools.
They btw also have good gamepad batteries (ofc. these are cheap china no-names, too, but iFixIt seems to do it's own QA, lowering the chance of getting a bad one + according to reviews they are exchanging them for free even after guarantee time).

any trusty send-in services you guys know?

Depends on the country you live in I guess? For no shipping you could ask at local mobile phone repair shops, they should have the right tools and experience. At best give them the link to the Wii U teardown guide someone posted earlier.
Else I would suggest looking out for people / service shops experienced with Wii Us, like https://www.thesunnymachine.com (in case you're in the USA).