Post by: sheepie on December 19, 2007, 06:51:00 AM
anyone know what he might mean by this?
Post by: crackfeen on December 19, 2007, 08:11:00 AM
Post by: sheepie on December 19, 2007, 10:05:00 AM
Post by: Tortuga2112 on December 19, 2007, 10:36:00 PM
QUOTE(sheepie @ Dec 19 2007, 02:51 PM) 
i tried to get my wii modded by the guy i sent it to said he could not open it and it might be sealed.
anyone know what he might mean by this?
sealed?? never heard of that before, maybe HE just didn't know how to open it.
you'll need a try-wing screwdriver.
Post by: sheepie on December 23, 2007, 07:55:00 AM
QUOTE(Tortuga2112 @ Dec 20 2007, 08:12 AM)
sealed?? never heard of that before, maybe HE just didn't know how to open it.
you'll need a try-wing screwdriver.
well the guy is an experianced modder on these forums i have friends who had thiers modded by him as well.
tried opening it up screws out etc the damed case is stuck together im scared if i try winching it open i may crack the mobo inside
Post by: Perplexer on December 23, 2007, 08:52:00 PM
QUOTE(sheepie @ Dec 23 2007, 10:31 AM)
experianced modder on these forums
Doesn't mean a whole lot. Your experienced modder probably can't handle a D2C install, hence the Wii is "unmoddable."
There are some screws hidden under rubber foot pads and also under rectangular white stickers. These will need to be removed, then the case should open up easily.
Post by: throwingks on December 23, 2007, 09:01:00 PM
If Nintendo can seal it, you can open it. All Wiis are moddable.
Post by: sheepie on December 29, 2007, 08:06:00 AM
QUOTE
Your Drive Chip is most likely GC2-D2B.
Your Drive Pins are most likely cut.
To help the WiiTracker become even more accurate please consider adding your actual console data to the WiiTracker database if and when you decide to open it up.
Your Drive Pins are most likely cut.
To help the WiiTracker become even more accurate please consider adding your actual console data to the WiiTracker database if and when you decide to open it up.
not sure how accurate the tracker is but its looking like i purchased the wrong chip (IMG:style_emoticons/default/uhh.gif)
still gona open my wii tonite and have a look.
Post by: sheepie on December 29, 2007, 05:39:00 PM
QUOTE(sheepie @ Dec 29 2007, 05:06 PM)
seems i made a mistake i got a wiikey but having checked wii tracker it says
not sure how accurate the tracker is but its looking like i purchased the wrong chip
still gona open my wii tonite and have a look.
i was doubting the guy who i sent it to, i followed the opening tut on http://wiki-scene.com/Wii_disassembly
i ran into a problem with the game cube ports, the thing was glued on impossible to remove, the screws holding it would only turn once then not budge, i ended up using pliers to remove them, then came the thin black sheet that according to the guinde just needs weding off, mine was glued i ended up taking it apart bit by with with acombo of a exacto knife and pliers.
http://wiki-scene.co...d/de/Wiir2s.jpg
the screws in the above pic were some way in the case covered in rubber/glue and impossible to remomve with tri screwdrivers. i spent 3 hours trying. it also jhas another 2 screwes near the top they to are impossible to remove.
all the other screws come out fine apart from them. i took pics shall post em tommorow, looks preety much like im gonna order a replacement case and dremel thru this one
Post by: ausmods on December 29, 2007, 10:00:00 PM
This post has been edited by ausmods: Dec 30 2007, 06:02 AM
Post by: sheepie on December 30, 2007, 09:49:00 AM
(IMG:http://homepage.ntlworld.com/y.a.k.a/wii%20shit/gc%20plate1.jpg)
(IMG:http://homepage.ntlworld.com/y.a.k.a/wii%20shit/gc%20plate%202.jpg)
(IMG:http://homepage.ntlworld.com/y.a.k.a/wii%20shit/gc%20plate%20removed.jpg)
these are the screws all of em have some kinda compond on making them impossible to remove
(IMG:http://homepage.ntlworld.com/y.a.k.a/wii%20shit/wii%20glued%20screws.jpg)
(IMG:http://homepage.ntlworld.com/y.a.k.a/wii%20shit/gc%20screw3.jpg)
alos been told the wii key is a clone and not a orignal, whats the best way of checking?
(IMG:http://homepage.ntlworld.com/y.a.k.a/wii%20shit/wiikey.jpg)
Post by: throwingks on December 30, 2007, 09:30:00 AM
Here is how to check out for clones:
http://wiki.nintendo...m/Wiikey#Clones
Post by: sheepie on December 30, 2007, 11:32:00 AM
QUOTE(throwingks @ Dec 30 2007, 07:06 PM) 
That looks malicious. A D2B with cut pins is an older version. More would have popped up by now. I am not accusing you of anything, but is the only possibility, Nintendo did it?
Here is how to check out for clones:
http://wiki.nintendo-scene.com/Wiikey#Clones
thats wot got me as none have been reported, and i dont think the guy i sent it to for modding did it, he did send it back to me within a couple of days saying its sealed. managed to ger a drill bit to remove unremovable screws, so i just need 4 right sized screws.
the console it self was purchased from shopto.net on 24/7/2007
as for the wiikey mine looks to be fake as pcb is greenish color and not blu, some luck i am having with the wii:/
This post has been edited by sheepie: Dec 30 2007, 07:35 PM
Post by: sheepie on January 05, 2008, 07:17:00 PM
now seems first time round when i said i removed the other screws fine, seems i missed 2 below the rubber feet. these were filled withglue or some componed as well.
preety much means no way for me to take my wii apart and in is present form i can ebay it. now im left with a very horrible looking wii, unless anyone know of a way to break it opened so i can use the replacment xcm case i got.
and with there being no wiis reported like this, and a friend suggesting the modder i sent it to "may" have botched the install and did this to my wii to cover his tracks. but as it is still working and running games fine this to be a bit hard to belive
Post by: throwingks on January 05, 2008, 07:25:00 PM
Post by: sheepie on January 07, 2008, 01:11:00 PM
the tools i used for the screws
they helped remove the stuck screws at the GC ports
the screws removed on with the case tab broken
the blocked holes below the feet
this one was half filled
the holes after drilling, the tri holes are still filled with the compound this is making the scre impossible to remove as the grabit bits dont reach that far
need advice on how to remove these 2 screws,
Post by: LEECH666 on January 08, 2008, 07:12:00 AM
http://www.xbox-modc...embly-guide.htm
If you look at this picture specifically you should notice that the holes/poles that are filled with glue on your Wii aren't too close to the motherboard. I mean the poles in each of the corners.
Just use a drill that doesn't exceed the diameter of the (glued) holes and drill through them.
You should be fine.
I hope that helps somehow.
Sorry for my bad english, im from Germany an i'm not too good at describing things.
But you should get the point.
LEECH666
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Post by: kirky1991 on January 08, 2008, 09:32:00 AM
Post by: LEECH666 on January 08, 2008, 12:44:00 PM
QUOTE(sheepie @ Jan 8 2008, 07:50 PM)
thanks for the info and the pic, i shouldhave thought about this my self before. i shall try and drill thru the heads tonite
and leech666 your english is better than mine
Well, good luck to you! I hope the inside isn't as f*cked up as the outside.
Post by: whiteblazer01 on January 09, 2008, 07:49:00 AM
Post by: sheepie on January 12, 2008, 03:38:00 PM
and the guy i sent messed it up big time, the chip with the missing feet looks like it was cut way too deep
the guy i sent it to. just hop no body makes the same mistake i made and send thier wiis to be chipped.
only good thig is he refunded me the money i sent. i dont think i can mod this, not sure i can sell it on either now. will post pics after match of the day tonite
Post by: sheepie on January 12, 2008, 05:09:00 PM
anyone know where to get the replacement drive from?
Post by: throwingks on January 12, 2008, 09:37:00 PM
You just need to solder your chip right to the stubs. Each leg has a corresponding pad. Whatever pad you were supposed to solder to for your chip, just solder right to the leg stub instead. It takes a little skill and your guy should have easily been able to do it.
Post by: Odb718 on January 12, 2008, 10:09:00 PM
Does/did it still play originals? If it did it can still be modded. Not sure if I could do it or not by looking at the pictures though. It's not like it's a d2c so I don't understand why the guy had such a hard time.
Post by: commandersafi on January 12, 2008, 10:12:00 PM
could you get a picture of the 5 gears on the right side of the dvd drive for me....My gears fell out and i need to know the arrangement of them
Post by: sheepie on January 13, 2008, 04:42:00 AM
have looked at it up close, the three legs were cut , from what it lookes like to me i think he shaved too much off ( bear in mind this is the first time i have seen a wii nekid) i have tried taking sioome closer shots of the chip
but my old sony p150 has crap zoom and focus
best i could do to show you guys
it looks like he shaved too much off to me, totally regret not doing this me self, i have little spare time due to work atm but i blame my self for this really. at leat it plays orignals i guess
Post by: sheepie on January 13, 2008, 07:50:00 AM
ive had look on ebay and there 2 types of drives available
D2B version
or
DMS/Early version
can any drive be used or would it have to be the same version with the same chip? and do wii drives need to be firmware flashed liek 360 drives?
Post by: kirky1991 on January 13, 2008, 08:25:00 AM
Atleast it still works!!
It looks as if he has melted the chip not shaved some of ?
Good luck !
Dan
Post by: kirky1991 on January 13, 2008, 01:02:00 PM
It looks like a soldering iron he has used!
Post by: sheliak on January 13, 2008, 06:44:00 PM
Post by: LEECH666 on January 13, 2008, 11:32:00 PM
QUOTE(sheepie @ Jan 13 2008, 09:55 PM)
well i blame my self more, i could have left it opened and slowly done it my self over a few weeks.
and as i am preety much stuck for time tgoing to manchester is a no go. at least it still works like it is. and i have ordered a DMS version of the drive as it should work
You're waaaaaaaaaaay easier off with a DMS drive. "D2B with cut legs" is like the second hardest install as of now. But replacement-drives are expensive over here. Not sure how things are in the U.S. of A.
The casing of the chip doesn't melt. Its way to resistant to heat to be melting. However heat helps to scrape of the plastic material. It might look like it's been melted but thats aktually some flux (stuff that makes solder flow) on the chip. The guy used the flux to solder the wires to the freed traces, or in this case, he did not.
I got to go now.
Work awaits.
LEECH666
Post by: broady81 on January 16, 2008, 03:07:00 PM
EDIT: Typing error
Post by: sheepie on January 17, 2008, 02:49:00 PM
QUOTE(broady81 @ Jan 17 2008, 12:43 AM)
sheepie, I really do feel sorry for you. I'm relatively new to the wii mod scene, and have just got my wii installed with a YAOSM (D2B cut leg like yours). I was seriously worried about the install but got someone else to do it because the soldering is too complex considering all I have done is "breadboard" work. I sent mine off, and it was worth it for the risk and the money it cost - It works flawlessly. I live in manchester, but only know of one installer. I doubt it was him because he doesn't grind the IC cover. Wan't me to pay him/her a visit on your behalf ?
EDIT: Typing error
thanks but no, he refunduded me everything bar postage costs, isent him the wii, it came back on the 3rd day, with a not saying its sealed with question mark. and he refunded me full cost bar postage each way which i would say is fair. i could make an issue of it but i wont end of the day wii still worked, with the DMs version of the drive on its way to me i should be able to do it my self.
at the end of the day no human is perfect we all make mistakes, his was probably not telling me he screwed up, but modding/chipping comes with that risk. atleast i can play swg while the new drive comes, my back log imported gc games can wait
Post by: Perplexer on January 17, 2008, 04:27:00 PM
Reputable modders would never pull a stunt like this.
This guy LIED TO YOU, and tried to COVER HIS TRACKS since he left the Wii in a state POORER THAN WHEN IT WAS RECEIVED.
He damaged your case and may have negated the possibility of getting your Wii chipped properly.
The correct thing to do in this case is to have him refund YOUR FULL SHIPPING COSTS, and also provide a replacement Wii case (original or aftermarket) since he damaged your original.
I would LOVE to know who this modder is, and I am sure many others here would, as well. I strongly suggest that if your modder is reading this, he makes things right.
Post by: sheepie on January 21, 2008, 01:11:00 PM
anyways the new drive got delivered today, but i seem to have problem, the screws i drill thru ive no idea what size they were? as i ned em. i did say i had an xcm case handy well i said XCM but i meant talismoon katana case, they dont come with replacement screws it seems:/
Post by: Xombe on January 22, 2008, 10:13:00 PM
Given the hand he dealt you and the way you've handled it, you don't have to worry much about dropping a name in this particular thread.
I hope your mod works out.
Post by: sheepie on January 23, 2008, 07:04:00 PM
altho the ebay guy said it was early version of the drive it had point 3 missing ( like this pic http://www.wiikeygui...Diagram-D2B.jpg )mangaed to wing with a bit thich tip, tapped it onto the leg couple of times and its conecceted well. installed everything in new case the talismoon guide that comes with the case is nice and simple to follow. the dvd drive i didnt scew down as i didnt have the right sized screws as some of the kids ran off with the match box they were in, winged that as well with some duct tape for the time being.
i poped in the wiikey 1.2fw disc and it showed and error disc not reconised but it showed up as a GC disc in menu, same with 1.3 disc. but 1.9g disc worked (showed the bum pic) but after a bit it says press a or another button at which point i can use the a button on my wii mote for some daft reason. its playing wii originals and pakl gc games fine tho
Post by: sheepie on January 24, 2008, 05:54:00 PM
Post by: LEECH666 on January 28, 2008, 05:54:00 AM
Taped connections are bound to break.
It just needs a little heat and the tape comes off.
This post has been edited by LEECH666: Jan 28 2008, 01:59 PM
Post by: sheepie on January 28, 2008, 06:07:00 PM
only other times i used tape was for the outer shell as i hvae no screws ( remeber i had to drill them)
the connections them shelves are soldered, unless you mistook me when i wrote to connect the wire to the 5th leg i gently did a tap with soldering iron a couple of times, thanks for your advice on the DMs drive tho works like a charm now
Post by: LEECH666 on January 30, 2008, 01:43:00 AM
QUOTE(sheepie @ Jan 29 2008, 02:43 AM)
i only used leccy tape to cover the solder points just in case. and cover/stick the wiikey in place
only other times i used tape was for the outer shell as i hvae no screws ( remeber i had to drill them)
the connections them shelves are soldered, unless you mistook me when i wrote to connect the wire to the 5th leg i gently did a tap with soldering iron a couple of times, thanks for your advice on the DMs drive tho works like a charm now
Oh well, looks like I got the wrong Idea.
Taping down soldered wires is indeed a good way to keep the wires from breaking loose.
So I guess all is well. I'm glad you made it.
Post by: InterestedHacker on February 06, 2008, 09:02:00 AM
Post by: sheepie on February 09, 2008, 08:05:00 AM