Wii won't recognize any games

I have a Wii with the black Epoxy and have used a hot air gun to remove the Epoxy from the points I need to connect my Wasabi chip.

This went well, however before proceeding with the soldering of my Wasabi I thought I should try the Wii to make sure that it still works.

It boots up fine but when I install any game the drive is a little louder than normal and will not recignize any game.

Does anybody have any idea what could be the problem? Could it be that I applied to much heat while trying to remove Epoxy?

Any help would be greatly appreciated

mlmace

Maybe post some pics so our more experienced modders can help you out.

u must verify Wii with authentic game disc.
the drive is a little louder than normal -- may be the screws (of dvd-rom) were overtigthened. u could verify Wii by placing the dvd-rom in position without screw mount.
any error code, when unread happens ? what's that ?
overheat (normal hotgun) is not able to melt solder [melt point 280 degree c]. the dvd-rom makes noise, so, it's alive. :) yet, suggest u to closely check for broken etch on the board (i suspect u may hv applied a blade to remove epoxy residue...right ?)

I used an original games and still won't work.

The drive spins up then about 2 secs later it stops. I cleaned the laser eye and it appears to move freely.

As for removing the Epoxy I did use a exacto knife but I have verified the area and it is super clean just like nothing was ever there before. No cuts rips or broken legs at all. I have checked that over very well.

Is it normal for the drive to spin the dvd and then stop?

mlmace