DriveKey Installation
Before you start, make sure you've Disassembled your Wii, you can find the instructions to take your Wii apart by reading our How To on Wii Dissassembly.
Drivekey sits on the bus between the Wii motherboard and the DVD drive. It transparently monitors all data transmitted. When a backup disc is inserted DriveKey emulates an original game disc by transmitting and patching necessary data. DriveKey has full control and can read the entire DVD media.
STEP #1 -- Remove DriveKey from it's packaging and switch the dip-switches as follows
STEP #2 -- Open your Wii with a tri-wing screwdriver, remove the Wii cover, exposing the DVD drive.
Remove the 4 screws as illustrated
Lift up the Wii drive to expose the underside as illustrated
STEP #3 -- Disconnect and remove the DVD Drive carefully!
Locate the socket on the DVD drive
Lift the hinge which holds down the cable
Pull out the cable. Almost no effort should be needed to do this
STEP #4 -- Connect the DVD drive to DriveKey.
Insert supplied the cable into both sockets with the hinges lifted
Close the hinges, making sure the cables are inserted properly
STEP #5 -- Connect the DVD drive to DriveKey.
Insert the cable from the Wii into DriveKey with the hinge lifted
Close the hinge, making sure the cable is inserted properly
STEP #6 -- Insulate DriveKey, close your Wii cover & enjoy!
Stick the included DriveKey PVC sticker (or a few strips of insulating tape) over DriveKey to keep it out of contact with the chassis, replace the DVD drive and close the Wii cover. You will now be able to play backups (copies) of your favorite Wii titles as well as imported originals from other regions! It's as easy as that!