Wii U GamePad Outer Case Replacement

Written By: Kim Arre
  • Comments: 9
Wii U GamePad Outer Case Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

4

Time Required

5 minutes

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the outer case on your Nintendo Wii U GamePad.

  1. MVKVruSeZW3bD6SI
    MVKVruSeZW3bD6SI
    le1JAt3FQbf54yTp

    • Face the GamePad down and unscrew the two Phillips #00 screws which are attached to the battery cover.

    • Lift up and remove the battery cover.

  2. fPDZ5cowSusmnpPm
    fPDZ5cowSusmnpPm
    Sq4UdmndJ3JCRDDj
    RCEoM1aRFKMg4XR6

    • With your finger on the battery connector, pull downwards toward the base of the GamePad to disconnect it.

    • Pull upwards from the bottom of the battery to release it.

  3. mqcXxTcpkCsUCEUC
    mqcXxTcpkCsUCEUC
    KouXoDYfgoKjGHim
    AckGF6GfFXbPSdJn

    • Remove the ten 8.9mm Tri-wing Y1 screws hidden underneath square stickers.

    • Lift up the back plate.

    • The back plate is still connected by a cable to the motherboard.

    how do i replace the whole front and back casing?

    enbodylin -

    bruh the ifix it screwdriver dont reach down the whole way

    Michael -

    I feel like it’s important to mention how deep some of these holes are. Your screwdriver might not reach. Mine sure didn’t.

    greatshadowdude -

    I had to shove some tissue into the screwdriver bit holder to get it to reach

    Andrew Walker -

  4. RSCLrkAAAJfPYL2i
    RSCLrkAAAJfPYL2i
    MpWZHBviKJl1AWqN

    • Unplug the connector that connects the back plate to the motherboard.

    • Remove the back plate.

    You don't have to remove just be careful

    Heather Sheppard -

    I tried to remove like at least 6 times but I wasn’t able to. Using tweezer, my nails, long nose pliers. There could be a lock but I gave up since I’m afraid if I put more force I might accidentally pull the wires. I’m able to remove the left and right analog stick with the back plate plugged, as mentioned, just be careful.

    Royce Remulla -

    I was stuck on this step for a while - note that you’re only removing the little white plastic bit. The beige or yellowish plastic bit is attached to the board. I needed to use pliers to carefully grab just the white plastic bit and wiggle it side to side.

    Nova H -

Conclusion

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

Author

Kim Arre

Member since: 11/01/13

4888 Reputation

2 comments

This is either incomplete or mistitled - it is a currently a back plate replacement guide.

At the conclusion of this how-to/walkthrough, most of the GamePad's hardware is still attached to the front plate, one half of the outer case.

Elijah -

and the front?

Raul Kim Diego -