Tutorials - Guides & Install Diagrams
Disassemble the Wii (html)
This guide will show you how to disassemble your Nintendo Wii
console for the purpose of installing a Yowii modchip.
The process has been streamlined to only include the steps
needed to install a Wii modchip.
The tutorial is broken down into easy to follow steps with all
instructions color coded for easier understanding.
This guide can also be used for other modchips and may help
with repairs as well.
Feel free to put this guide on your own site, but please link
back to Yowii.net as the source.
View Disassemble the Wii (pdf)
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Quicksolder install guide
for Wii Modchip
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View internal wire install tutorial (html)
for Wii Modchip
This tutorial will show you how to solder a Yowii chip into your Nintendo Wii.
The process has been streamlined to only include the steps
needed to install a Wii modchip internally using the wire install method.
The tutorial is broken down into simple steps for easier understanding.
This guide can also be used for other modchips and may help
with repairs as well.
Feel free to put this guide on your own site, but please link
back to Yowii.net as the source.
View internal wire install tutorial (pdf)
for Wii Modchip
Click here to download the pdf file
View external wire install tutorial (html)
for Wii Modchip
This tutorial will show you how to solder a Yowii chip into your Nintendo Wii.
The process has been streamlined to only include the steps
needed to install a Wii modchip externally using the wire install method.
This is the recommended install method, since it gives easier access to the Yowii
modchip for reprogramming. It will also allow you to see the glow from the LED lights.
The tutorial is broken down into simple steps for easier understanding.
This guide can also be used for other modchips and may help
with repairs as well.
Feel free to put this guide on your own site, but please link
back to Yowii.net as the source.
View external wire install tutorial (pdf)
for Wii Modchip
Click here to download the pdf file
Programming the modchip tutorial for Nintendo Wii (New method - Winpic800)
Programming your Yowii modchip with Winpic800 is regarded as the best way to program or update your modchip.
Winpic800 is very simple to use and doesn't have the problems with flashing the
complete code that some of the other programs have.
This tutorial will take you through the simple process of upgrading your modchip with the latest
version of Yaosm or any other code that you decide to use.
You can also use this guide for just about any jdm programmer, if you are trying to flash Yaosm onto a PIC chip.
Programming the modchip tutorial for Nintendo Wii (Old method)
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