Nintendo Wii Mini Fan Replacement Repair Guide

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                          15 minutes

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2 steps

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Introduction

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Step 1

              Unscrew the Bottom

Remove the two rubber feet at the back of the console to reveal the hidden screws.
Remove the four 6mm Phillips #0 screws.

Remove the two rubber feet at the back of the console to reveal the hidden screws.

Remove the four 6mm Phillips #0 screws.

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Step 2

              Remove the Cover

Turn the Wii mini right-side up. Then run a plastic opening tool around the middle edge of the console to loosen the top piece.
Gently lift the top piece of the console and set it aside.

Turn the Wii mini right-side up. Then run a plastic opening tool around the middle edge of the console to loosen the top piece.

Gently lift the top piece of the console and set it aside.

Step 3

              Unscrew the Fan

Turn the Wii mini around so that the back of the device is facing you.
Using a Phillips #0 Screwdriver, unscrew the two 6mm screws on either side of the fan piece.
You may need to use tweezers to pull out the screws once they are loosened.

Turn the Wii mini around so that the back of the device is facing you.

Using a Phillips #0 Screwdriver, unscrew the two 6mm screws on either side of the fan piece.

You may need to use tweezers to pull out the screws once they are loosened.

Step 4

              Detach the Fan Connector

Using your fingers, gently pull the top of the pin connector straight up to detach the fan from the console.
Do not wiggle the connector or cable while removing. This may cause the connector to come loose
Remove the fan piece and set it aside.

Using your fingers, gently pull the top of the pin connector straight up to detach the fan from the console.

Do not wiggle the connector or cable while removing. This may cause the connector to come loose

Remove the fan piece and set it aside.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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