WarioWare: Twisted! Rumble Motor Replacement

Введение

This guide demonstrates how to replace the rumble motor for WarioWare: Twisted!

WarioWare: Twisted! is a beloved Gameboy Advance game from the early 2000s that people still play to this day. WarioWare: Twisted! uses a rumble motor that is essential for the game to function. It works together with the built-in gyro sensor to provide feedback to the game player when the handheld game is rotated. If the rumble motor fails due to age or it burns out after lots of gameplay, use this guide to replace the rumble motor.

This repair requires soldering. If you're not experienced with soldering or need a refresher on the topic, take a look at this guide, How to Solder and Desolder Connections.

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Шаг 1 Rumble Motor

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Use a Tri-point Y0 screwdriver to remove the single 3 mm screw located at the back of the game.
Remove the cover to expose the control module electronics board underneath.

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Шаг 2

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Heat up the soldering iron to approximately 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Remove the rumble motor from the slot.
For more information on soldering, refer to How to Solder and Desolder Connections.
Apply the tip of the soldering iron to the connection points, causing the red and blue wires to melt and detach.
Separate the old rumble motor from the board and set it aside.
The soldering iron will be very hot. Do not touch the tip of the iron. It will cause severe burns.

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Шаг 3

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Use your hands to remove the black sleeve from the old rumble motor.
Set the old rumble motor aside.
Use your hands to place the black sleeve onto the new rumble motor you're using.

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Шаг 4

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Place the red wire onto the plus (left) side, and the blue wire onto the minus (right) side.
To reattach the red and blue wires, carefully bring the tip of the soldering iron into contact with the connection points.
The soldering iron will be hot. Do not touch the tip of the iron.
Place the new rumble motor back in its slot.
Turn off the soldering iron after you finish this step.

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Шаг 5

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Put the cover back on the game.
Gently push the two sides back together.

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Шаг 6

Use your Tri-point Y0 screwdriver to screw the single 3 mm screw back into place.
Test the game to make sure the problem is fixed and you should be ready to play!

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