Wiimote Modification for Persons with Disabilities

Step 3 Remove the Nintendo External Port

To begin secure the circuit board in a clamping base or on the edge of a table. The idea is to use the heat gun to heat the soldering points inside the red square shown and then yank out the port. The heat gun should be held close to, but not touching the circuit board. Aim the gun so that only the area within the red square gets hit with the hot air. Use pliers to grab the Nintendo External port as to not burn your hands. Make sure you have a good grip on the External port before you begin. Also remember to WEAR EYE PROTECTION. Depending on the strength of your heat gun it will take 30 seconds to a minute. Do not pull on the External Port until you visually see all of the target solder points liquefy. Once the solder points liquefy, removing the External port will require minimal effort. Once you successfully removed the External port let the circuit board cool for a couple of minutes.