Hardware behaves as wiiu without drive

[trumpet-205]

Wii U's optical drive is locked to the system itself. Like others have said, to swap the drive requires you to re-use the old logic board. Of course if logic board is the faulty part then Nintendo repair is the only option.

That being said, there should be screws on optical drive that you can took it apart to get the disc out.

 

[averuki]

Assuming that logic board is still working is it possible to replace the dvd drive?

 

[thorasgar]

Assuming that logic board is still working is it possible to replace the dvd drive?

Putting a DVD drive in a Wii U would be most unwise.

 

[averuki]

What I meant is, can I replace optical drive in my wii U with a new one from ebay? (Cause mine is not working)

 

[chevowner]

Try plugging in the drive cable the other way around.