Disc drive trimming
- Thread starter Shank
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Generalindividual
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While planning my portable Wii I wanted to make it as efficient as possible by removing components I don't use. As you might already know, the Wii loses most of its functionality when the disc drive is disconnected. So while searching for a solution I came across this guide (https://gbatemp.net/threads/tutorial-internal-hard-drive-mod-for-wii-high-bandwidth.149299/). With this guide you're able to remove everything from the drive but the power cable, data cable, and the player sensor, while also taping down the lid switch. If you can tell me which board you're working with I can tell you which chips can be safely desoldered without losing the functionality of the drive. The drive uses 12v, 5v, and 3.3v of power but with the motors and everything else disconnected I'm sure you'd be able to cut the 12v and 5v lines powering it with only the 3.3v line. But let's just hope someone can find a way to have games boot without the drive completely.
The Wii can also run on 10.8v minimum I think. Link to a folder of mine that might help you (https://www.dropbox.com/sh/sdrpexlqphjxyl9/AAAKKZ_TYHXfsLBk4wRH7h5Pa?dl=0).
The Wii can also run on 10.8v minimum I think. Link to a folder of mine that might help you (https://www.dropbox.com/sh/sdrpexlqphjxyl9/AAAKKZ_TYHXfsLBk4wRH7h5Pa?dl=0).
Generalindividual
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I've uploaded a picture that outlines a trim that I think might be possible. The ICs that are getting cut control the motors (rectangular chip) and laser functions (square chip). The lid switch also get cut. Before you attempt this trim you should try to remove the ICs to see if the drive still works without them.
This site (http://goo.gl/BAmjfn) might explain more about the chip's functions.
This site (http://goo.gl/BAmjfn) might explain more about the chip's functions.
Generalindividual
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It was in the folder man :/
