D2E with epoxy modchip

**syst3merror** · 10-20-2008 02:43 PM

I wanted to ask first......

If I have the d2e with epoxy (I know I have the d2e regardless), can I still use a solderless modchip if I take the time to remove the epoxy?

I can't solder for crap so I want to know if I can still use the wiiclip if the epoxy is removed.

Thanks in advance guys!

**Forgot to add, I don't know if I have epoxy or not because I don't have a triwing screwdriver to open it up yet.

**Spyman** · 10-20-2008 07:26 PM

you likely won't have epoxy yet , but yes there are ways to get rid of it so a clip can be used. it takes a bit longer though.

**dcell77** · 01-31-2009 09:37 AM

and these ways are......?
or at least a link to where would be appriciated.

thanks

**billygreen1973** · 01-31-2009 09:58 AM

I had one of these in today to install a chip in.
I just managed to just chip away the epoxy in the right areas, it's actually quite easy, you just need to go steady!

I then soldered in a D2pro using the 6 wire install.
Works a treat!

As for soldering skill, I would get an old circuit board from a dead PC or what ever, and practice. You know your not going to do any damage if you stuff up!

**dcell77** · 01-31-2009 10:08 AM

thanks for the reply! appreciated

the thing is, i already ordered and received the wiikey2 with the wiiclip presoldered on. this was, of course, before i had a triwing screw driver, so didnt realize there was epoxy on my chip.

is it realistic to get rid of all the epoxy on the chip? or enough so that i can securely place the wiiclip on it? is paint stripper, etc safe to use on integrated circuits or will it wreck them?

thanks

**erb247** · 01-31-2009 10:41 AM

if your in the uk some guy used nitromors stripper, said it worked a treat

just search nitromors in box up top and it'll pop up

**Balaberda** · 01-31-2009 02:21 PM

Search the thread as there are several different methods for removing epoxy. Paint stripper (I prefer) and heat gun would be your options as the dremel won't work for what you need (to remove all of the epoxy).

Go to the hardware store and get any paint stripper. I don't have nitromors near me so I got a product called circa 1850 which worked great.

**§piktsµ** · 02-06-2009 05:03 AM

So? Did it have Epoxy or not?

**dcell77** · 02-06-2009 06:00 AM

we'll soon see. i'm gonna do it this weekend. didnt want to get started during the week, as i work full time and the wife is pregnant .

so lots of runing around to do.
will post my positive results when im done.

**§piktsµ** · 02-06-2009 06:02 AM

Your wife is pregnant? My girlfriend is pregnant

ahhaha
She's due in April... alright bro.. good luck...

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