Originally posted by leosdesk:

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try this method out

http://www.ps2-scene.org/m37r01d/Wiikey%20review.html[/quote]

Good Link, Thanks!

Originally posted by leosdesk:

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The one thing different I did was put all 6 wires on the wii first and thenn slid on the wiikey and then folded the wires over and then soldered then on the wiikey ( Pics to come )

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Originally posted by Kalida:

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I'm practicing now. I'm using a 15 Watt iron so that there would be minimal chance of me frying the WiiKey or the Wii itself.

But i'm having trouble following basic procedure on Soldering. It says to heat the component up then touch it with the solder. Thing is, even after holding the iron up to the pad for 10 seconds, the solder won't melt onto the pad. Same is with the wire, which i'm SUPPOSED to tin but have no clue how since no matter how long I heat it the solder just WILL NOT GET ON. (Maybe I just can't see the solder?)

So the method I managed to used is something I think more experienced solderers (SP?) will gasp at. (Hopefully not...) I either press the iron and the solder on the pad at the same time, then remove the solder, and right after that remove the iron. It works pretty well. The other method I used was something I came up with when I got really pissed at this one pad. I actually put a small dab of solder onto the point of the iron then press the iron onto the pad. The solder then forms a bead on the pad. Surprisingly worked well, but I have no idea how well it would work.

So... I need some answers please. Heating the pad then applying solder to it doesn't work, and I can't tin the wire. Also, I would like to know what to avoid doing at all costs and if the solder is supposed to bead like it does. Help is greatly appreciated. ^_^

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Originally posted by leosdesk:

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Yes would love to see your pics. Where at?

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Originally posted by matty420:

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I feel that using any part of a quicksolder method is kind of foolish....i did a complete wire install flawlessly having just bought a soldering iron the day before. I think the best method for n00bs and supa ex's alike is to use a 'true' wired install.

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Originally posted by leosdesk:

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I don't have a picture, But the two cyclowiz chips i did i did the quicksolder method. All you do it pretty much had a pile of solder and drip it off the chip so it overhands onto the wii DVD drive board.

So it looks like a big glob just sitting there. its alright if you can get the solder at a certain temp to work it. but anything else you'll be there hour an hour tryign to pull the blob of solder off the chip onto the wii.

It will just stick to yoru irom and make a peek from the chip.

Stick with the wires

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Originally posted by leosdesk:

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I had to do the same thing. I didn't bother trying to retin the pad so I made sure the WiiSports worked and then sold it on ebay.
Bought a new Wii and then re soldered the chip on.

Anyone know how to resolder the pads?

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