FIXING THE KOREAN WII WITH ERROR 003 : THE NEW OLD GUIDE

Summary

The 003 error on the Nintendo Wii is becoming a hot topic, particularly due to the resurgence of old devices during the pandemic. This video guides viewers through fixing the dreaded error, primarily found on region-changed consoles that were updated online. The process is hands-on and requires a mod chip, but the video provides a comprehensive walkthrough. From preparing the necessary tools and files to patching and assembly instructions, this guide aims to bring broken Wiis back to life. Note that some tools may be discontinued, but alternatives are suggested. This tutorial serves as both a practical solution and an entertaining venture for enthusiastic DIYers.

Highlights

• The 003 error is often found on Korean Wiis updated online after a region change. 🎮
• Fixing requires a mod chip, though they are hard to find due to being discontinued. 🔧
• A step-by-step guide is provided to remedy the console, from start to finish. 📜
• The process involves disassembling the console and using specific software patches. 💻
• Post-fix, the mod chip can be removed to restore other consoles. ♻️

Key Takeaways

• Fixing the Wii's 003 error is a complex process but doable with the right tools and guidance. 🛠️
• Enthusiasts can revive old gadgets, turning a frustrating error into an entertaining project. 🚀
• DIY repairs can breathe new life into obsolete technology, proving useful and rewarding. 🔄

Overview

The video delves into fixing the notorious 003 error on the Korean Wii—a task that became particularly relevant as people turned to their old consoles during the pandemic. The error primarily affects consoles that underwent region changes and were subsequently updated online. The narrator introduces viewers to the necessary tools and guides them on acquiring rare mod chips and specific software to resolve the issue.

Step-by-step instructions take the viewer through preparing the equipment, disassembling the console, and applying necessary software patches. The process is meticulous and involves burning patched files onto DVDs, connecting mod chips, and carefully maneuvering hardware components. Although some tools suggested in the video may be hard to find, alternatives are hinted at, and the repair is made accessible through detailed visual and verbal guides.

Upon successfully fixing the Wii, users are shown how to remove the mod chip, restore the system, and protect against future issues. This repair endeavor is positioned not only as a practical fix but as an engaging project for tech enthusiasts. By concluding with reassembly and potential reuse of mod components, the video rounds out a comprehensive DIY effort to revive a beloved gaming console.

Chapters

• 00:00 - 00:30: Explaining Error 003 The chapter titled 'Explaining Error 003' discusses the resurgence of the Error 003 issue on the Nintendo Wii, which has become a trend due to the COVID-19 pandemic as people revisit old gaming consoles. The error occurs when users try to update their outdated consoles online, leading to panic and frustration. The chapter encourages adventurous individuals to troubleshoot and fix the problem rather than discarding the device.
• 00:30 - 01:00: Tools Needed The chapter titled 'Tools Needed' explains an error commonly occurring on the Wii console after a region change and an online update, resulting in the 003 error. To fix this error, mod chips such as the Wasabi DDX or a Vote Jigbox are needed. Unfortunately, these tools are discontinued and may be difficult to find. The chapter concludes by suggesting enjoying the content as entertainment.
• 01:00 - 01:30: Initial Setup The chapter titled 'Initial Setup' provides a step-by-step guide on fixing the 003 error on a Wii console. It begins by instructing to use a GameCube controller, which should be plugged into port 4 of the Wii. Additionally, it mentions the necessity of connecting the power supply and ensuring the Wii is connected to a TV, highlighting these steps as part of the overall process to fix the console.
• 01:30 - 02:00: Power and Firmware Setup The chapter titled 'Power and Firmware Setup' provides instructions on how to check the firmware version and region of a GameCube console. It involves pressing and holding all directional buttons on the GameCube D-pad simultaneously (up, down, left, right), followed by pressing the power button. Upon doing so, the console firmware version and region will appear on the bottom right of the screen. The example given in the transcript indicates a US region, and therefore, the chapter suggests using the US version of games, in this case, Mario Kart Wii. The chapter concludes by advising to turn off the console once the information is checked.
• 02:00 - 02:30: Downloading and Preparing Files In the 'Downloading and Preparing Files' chapter, the process begins by downloading the v003 on brickpack from a specified link in the description. Users are instructed to prepare their ISO image files with the correct MD5 hash to ensure they match the clean, original disk. This requires the use of a healthy Wii. For those without a Wii, options include borrowing one, purchasing, or finding the ISO image files online. The chapter also guides on opening the unbrickpack using WinRAR or 7-Zip, navigating into the folder, and then accessing the DVD patch tools folder.
• 02:30 - 03:00: Patching ISO Files The chapter starts with the console initially set to the US region, requiring the extraction of the USA folder. The user is instructed to open the '2vsd card' folder and get a 2GB SD card, then extract the '2vsd card' contents to the SD card. After closing both windows, the process of patching the ISO files begins. The user is then directed to open the USB folder and drag both ISO files.
• 03:00 - 04:00: Burning ISO Files to Disc The chapter titled 'Burning ISO Files to Disc' explains the process of renaming ISO files for Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros. Brawl specifically for disc burning purposes. It details renaming 'mario kart iso' to 'channel.iso' and 'super smash bros brawl iso' to 'ssbbdespal.iso'. Additionally, it includes a step to execute the 'mario kart pwms batch file' with a double-click.
• 04:00 - 05:00: Disassembling the Console The chapter titled 'Disassembling the Console' discusses the process of patching original ISO files to generate two new ISO files. The next step involves burning these patched ISO files onto good quality DVD-R and DVD dual-layer media. The text recommends downloading a clean version of the software 'Image Burn' to perform this task, ensuring the absence of malware. The chapter advises using good single-layer DVD-R media for burning and provides instructions on selecting the option to write an image file to disk.
• 05:00 - 06:30: Installing the Mod Chip The chapter titled 'Installing the Mod Chip' provides a step-by-step guide on preparing and burning ISO files for a mod chip installation. The process involves selecting the source ISO file named 'this one.iso', configuring the write speed to 4x, and setting specific settings in a tool's menu. The user is instructed to open the tools menu, select settings, and enter the number 2084960 into the user specified layer break option for dual-layer disk burning. The instructions conclude with clicking the burn icon to begin writing the ds1.iso file into a single-layer disk.
• 06:30 - 08:00: Inserting SD Card and Loading Menu The chapter provides instructions on patching the Mario Kart V ISO file with a specific .iso file, referring to it as a 'patch version.' It mentions that the process of patching takes time, allowing users to relax while it progresses. The instructions then guide the user to select the ds2.iso file and recommends using quality DVD-R media such as Verbatim for burning the file onto the disc.
• 08:00 - 09:30: Installing Homebrew Channel This chapter guides the reader through the process of installing the Homebrew Channel, which involves disassembling the console. A dual layer DVD-R is used, which lengthens the process compared to other methods. Essential tools for the task include the driving and Phillips screwdriver. Readers are urged to carefully follow the guide and refrain from asking unnecessary questions.
• 09:30 - 12:00: Preventing Future Errors In "Preventing Future Errors," the discussion revolves around the limitations of fixing certain technical issues. The narrator questions the viability of repairing a console using easy methods, such as a USB flash drive, implying that such simplistic solutions are not feasible. This contemplation leads to the rhetorical conclusion that if an easy solution were possible, opting for a more difficult path would be illogical. The chapter underscores the necessity of understanding limitations to prevent errors, emphasizing that not all problems have a straightforward fix.
• 12:00 - 16:00: Installing Custom IOS This section, entitled 'Installing Custom IOS', apparently involves a scene or content that is heavily dominated by music or background sound, as indicated by the repeated '[Music]' transcriptions. Without specific dialogue or detailed descriptions, one can infer that this might be a montage or instructional sequence centered around installing custom IOS, possibly involving visual aids or steps demonstrated without spoken words.
• 16:00 - 17:30: Removing Mod Chip This chapter appears to be focused on the topic of 'Removing Mod Chip'. However, there is no detailed content available in the provided transcript to generate a precise summary. The transcript consists only of music notations with no other descriptive text or dialogue providing specific actions, methods, or narrative related to mod chip removal.
• 17:30 - 19:30: Conclusion The Conclusion chapter wraps up the main themes and insights from the content. It briefly touches upon additional multimedia resources available, like the DVD ROM section, suggesting there are supplementary materials to further explore the discussed topics. The chapter may briefly review key points and provide final thoughts or suggestions for the audience to consider post-discussion.

FIXING THE KOREAN WII WITH ERROR 003 : THE NEW OLD GUIDE Transcription

• 00:00 - 00:30 the 003 error on the nintendo wii is trending now well at least in my country why because people got bored in this stupid pandemic condition they dig their stories for an old and dusty wii updated online hoping to get new features and boom this happens and you know the rest of the story people got panic then either they throw it away or try to fix it for those who are adventurous and passionate to fix things let's solve the problem together
• 00:30 - 01:00 [Music] this error occurs mostly on the current wii if you have a region change currently and update the console online you will get the 003 error this error is fixable but you need a mod chip like the wasabi ddx or a vote jigbox unfortunately these hacking tools are discontinued and you might not find it everywhere to buy it so let's enjoy this video as entertainment
• 01:00 - 01:30 [Music] so these are the tools you need to get to fix the 003 error the first thing you want to do is to get the gamecube controller and plug it to the wii on port 4 like this of course you need to plug in the power supply and connect the wii to your tv i'm just illustrating the procedure to fix the console
• 01:30 - 02:00 then press and hold all of the gamecube d-pad buttons yes i mean press and hold up down left and right button together keep pressing those buttons then press the power button [Music] and you will see the console firmware version and the region on the bottom right of the screen in my case it is the us region so i will need to use the us version of the mario kart wii then you can turn off the console for now
• 02:00 - 02:30 download the v003 on brickpack from the link in the description prepare to be iso image files with the correct md5 hash item my original disk with clean rib using a healthy wii if you don't have it you can run or buy this or maybe find the iso image files on the internet open the unbrickpack with winrar or 0zip enter the folder then enter the dvd patch tools folder
• 02:30 - 03:00 since this current console was originally changed to the us region we need to extract the usa folder now go back and enter the 2vsd card folder get your 2 gigabyte sd card and open it on your computer extract the 2vsd card content to the sd card [Music] and you can close both windows now let's begin patching the iso files open the usb folder and drag both iso
• 03:00 - 03:30 files into it now we need to rename the mario kart iso file into channel.iso and rename the super smash bros brawl iso file into ssbbdespal.iso then double click the mario kart pwms batch file
• 03:30 - 04:00 the patch file patches the original iso files and generates two other iso files which are this one.iso and these two dot iso next we need to burn the pass iso files into good dvd-r and dvd dual layer media and for that purpose you can download the clean version of image burn from the link in the description no edward no malware just pure tool install and run image bird for this first step you need a good single layer dvd-r media i use catchy then select write image file to disk
• 04:00 - 04:30 select the source iso file and choose this one.iso then i configure to write speed to 4x [Music] open tools select settings click the right tab and type in 2084960 in the user specified layer break option this option is for burning the dual layer disk and it'll take effect while we burn the ds2.iso later on click the burn icon to begin writing the ds1.iso file into a single layer
• 04:30 - 05:00 dvd-rdisk remember that this one.iso file is a patch version of the mario kart v iso file this process took some time to finish so you can relax a little bit [Music] now select the ds2.iso file these are a good delay your dvd-r media like verbatim then burn it
• 05:00 - 05:30 since you are burning to a dual layer dvd-r the process will be longer than the first one now let's start fixing the console it's time to disassemble the console prepare the driving and the phillips screwdriver and follow the guide please do not ask stupid questions like
• 05:30 - 06:00 can we fix the console without tearing the console or can we use a usb flash drive to fix it the answer is no if that kind of solution is possible then logically why should i choose the hard way think about that
• 06:00 - 06:30 [Music] [Music] [Music]
• 06:30 - 07:00 [Music] [Music]
• 07:00 - 07:30 [Music] [Music] [Music] as you get into the dvd rom section you
• 07:30 - 08:00 need to be very careful lift the drive slowly as there is a large flex ribbon cable and group of wires below it you don't want to mess or break this part now remove the wires and the flexible header from its socket
• 08:00 - 08:30 get the wasabi ddx mod chip set the region of the mod chip by looking at the diagram mine is usa alter the dip switch to set it up connect the console's flex ribbon cable to the right side of the mod chip
• 08:30 - 09:00 [Music] then connect the flex ribbon cable from the mod chip to the wii dvd rom by the way make sure your v dvd rom is capable of reading homemade or burn disk if not then you cannot fix the console then reconnect the wires to the socket and put the drive to its place temporarily [Music]
• 09:00 - 09:30 now reconnect the gamecube controller to port 4. [Music] insert the sd card to the console [Music] again press and hold all of the gamecube d-pad buttons press the power button until you get into this grid
• 09:30 - 10:00 now get this one or the channel disk and insert it into the console and if everything is okay you will see the mario kart wii now it's better to use the wiimote to navigate to the menu beyond this point so connect the wii sensor bar and sync the controller if needed [Music] now press the a button on your wii mode
• 10:00 - 10:30 then click the settings on the top right of the screen [Music] select mario kart channel click next [Music] then press the home button on the wii mode now you need to eject this one and insert these two [Music] and repress the home button
• 10:30 - 11:00 now you need to wait for at least 10 seconds until you hear the dvd rom spinning and clicking and hit that install button and again when everything is okay it will load the super smash bros pro press yes to create a new save file if prompted
• 11:00 - 11:30 now repress the home button to reset the game select reset then press yes press any button to get into the main menu
• 11:30 - 12:00 now select vault then choose the stage builder delete all the sample stages then go back to the main menu now reload the stage builder and you will get into this hack me boot
• 12:00 - 12:30 screen wait a while until you see the number 1 button displayed on the screen [Music] then press the number 1 button on the wii mode [Music]
• 12:30 - 13:00 select continue then install the homebrew channel press continue now select boot me and install the bootme as ios select yes continue
• 13:00 - 13:30 select continue then return to the main menu choose exit [Music] run korean key on the main screen press the minus button or the l button press the a button to continue after
• 13:30 - 14:00 running this app you have um rig or fixed d003 error but we need to do additional steps to prevent this error from reoccurring press the home button on the wiimote then choose boot me we will dump the console's name you can skip this step if you already have a working nand previously press the power button three times to get into the gears icon then press the reset button to confirm the selection
• 14:00 - 14:30 repress the reset button to begin dumping the nail this process will take a while to finish please be patient press any of the consoles button to exit the app press the power button three times to get back to the main boot me menu then press the reset button to confirm it then select the homebrew channel
• 14:30 - 15:00 select preloader to add the level of brick protection and to enable the system hacks press the plus button or the a button to install it [Music] press the home button on the wii mode then choose shutdown now you need to press and hold the reset button then press the power button
• 15:00 - 15:30 [Music] use the remote d-pad button to select system menu hacks now enable these options then save the settings press the b button to go back to the main menu then choose the home row channel
• 15:30 - 16:00 finally let's install the custom ios to enable usb loading and better compatibility make sure your console is connected to the internet for this task press any button to continue follow what i did exactly like in this video so watch and observe the video closely
• 16:00 - 16:30 [Music] then press a to continue and press a again to install the first custom ios then press a to continue follow the rest of the custom ios settings and this is the last one so there are a
• 16:30 - 17:00 total of three custom ios [Music] press the b button to exit the app [Music] press the home button then choose exit
• 17:00 - 17:30 to system menu congratulations you have revived the console the next part is to remove the mod chip and reassemble the console since we have fixed this wii we can remove the mod chip why because we don't need it anymore and we can use it to repair other
• 17:30 - 18:00 consoles but if you want to keep it intact then it's up to you this section is about removing the mochi and reassembling the console [Music]
• 18:00 - 18:30 [Music] [Music] so that's all folks that's the end of
• 18:30 - 19:00 this video i hope you can learn a lot about fixing the korean wii with 003 error i know it's an old method but i think it is useful for some people thanks for watching this video stay safe everyone cheers [Music]
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