Hacking In Desperate Need Of Help With Semi-Brick

[DeadlyFoez]

Just first check that the ribbon is connected properly. Chances of the logic board going bad is very small. I would doubt that you need to purchase a drive, but you never know.

 

[Labatryth]

I've taken the drive out and put it in already. I'm sure I put it in right. Maybe I should just push the ribbon cable in halfway and then clasp it?

 

[Labatryth]

I'm not paying 100 dollars for anew drive. Thanks for the link though. I'll just not read DVDs I guess. Can't have everything it seems....

I just want to play Wii Sports and Mario Galaxy already!

BINGO! http://cgi.ebay.com/NINTENDO-WII-DRIVE-D2A...=item43a1ad79b1

 

[Hells Guardian]

I have one I'll sell to you for $30 USD Plus Shipping.

 

[Labatryth]

Is it new? I appreciate the offer, but there is no warranty.

 

[Hells Guardian]

used but in great condition. I'd even go as low as $25.

 

[Labatryth]

Hmmm. I'll think about it. -Scratches mane-

 

[Hells Guardian]

ok just PM me if you want it. The thing plays All Wii and GC original and backups fine but has some issues with reatail DVD movies It plays any burnt movie fine though...

 

[Labatryth]

Well thank you for being honest with me. I'll think I'll stick with EBAY though. I like the warranty thing. Your offer is good, but it's just not quite what I am looking for.

 

[Hells Guardian]

fair enough truth be told that's why I have it is that I swapped for a new drive that didn't have issues with DVDs.

 

[Labatryth]

I ordered a DVD-compatible drive and it's on the way! Thanks guys!

 

[Bad_Ad84]

Just first check that the ribbon is connected properly. Chances of the logic board going bad is very small. I would doubt that you need to purchase a drive, but you never know.

This is good advice. When putting Wiis back together its very easy to not connect the ribbon correctly.

Most boards I've have that are faulty are due to someone taking the Wii apart and shorting it out. The fuse next to the power connector needs replacing (or just bridging with solder if you want to live dangerously)

 

[OncleJulien]

This is good advice. When putting Wiis back together its very easy to not connect the ribbon correctly.

its also important to know that every wii ships with at least three extra screws...you'll notice them lying there after youve put your case back together.

 

[DeadlyFoez]

its also important to know that every wii ships with at least three extra screws...you'll notice them lying there after youve put your case back together.

LOLWUT?

 

[OncleJulien]

my attention to detail isnt the greatest - any time i embark upon hardware work, i invariably end up with extra screws, as i didnt put everything back the way it came out.

my intentions are always pure, however.

 

[BBking83]

Most boards I've have that are faulty are due to someone taking the Wii apart and shorting it out. The fuse next to the power connector needs replacing (or just bridging with solder if you want to live dangerously)

What's the value/rating of this fuse?

 

[Sicklyboy]

my attention to detail isnt the greatest - any time i embark upon hardware work, i invariably end up with extra screws, as i didnt put everything back the way it came out.

my intentions are always pure, however.

Happened to me when I was fixing my friend's wii. Had to take it all apart again >_>

 

[Labatryth]

I really hope this new drive is going to fix all...

 

[Bad_Ad84]

What's the value/rating of this fuse?

I've never bought any replacements to date, I scavenge them from other boards (usually dead D3, D3-2 as they are pretty useless) as there are 2 per board right next to each other.

 

[Labatryth]

What's the value/rating of this fuse?

I've never bought any replacements to date, I scavenge them from other boards (usually dead D3, D3-2 as they are pretty useless) as there are 2 per board right next to each other.

Um... ok.