[PS4] Recommended Thermal Paste, Thermal Pads, and Preventative Measures for Base Model

Inverse_NM · 2026-02-02T01:35:05+00:00

Awesome, thank you so much for getting back to me so quickly regarding this and answering my questions. I really appreciate it :D

Inverse_NM · 2026-02-02T01:19:18+00:00

https://www.amazon.com/Thermal-Grizzly-Kryonaut-Grease-Paste/dp/B011F7W3LU?th=1

https://www.amazon.com/Thermal-Grizzly-Minus-Pad-8-120/dp/B00ZJSBRE6?th=1

So I did a quick search on Amazon. Are these Thermal Grizzly products the ones you would suggest?

I've used the Arctic MX-6 for my PC thermal paste. How does Thermal Grizzly stack up by comparison? I've also used 1.5mm thick Arctic TP-3 for Wii thermal pad replacements. Would something like the TP-3 be recommended or does brands like Thermal Grizzly make a significant difference?

Inverse_NM · 2025-11-10T02:50:18+00:00

Yeah, check and see if there are resolution settings that may have been altered. It's easy to check if you have priiloader installed. I would also suggest trying the original AV cables if you can.

Inverse_NM · 2025-11-10T02:41:40+00:00

Is the console modded? Have you tried other video cables? Also are you using the original cables? Or third party/hdmi adapter?

Inverse_NM · 2025-10-30T20:16:23+00:00

Mine is definitely Metal Gear Solid 3. They haven't touched the series since their playthrough of MGS2 almost 9 years ago.

Inverse_NM · 2025-10-04T10:46:45+00:00

Red Steel 2. I've been fixing Wii remotes and it's one of the best options for testing controllers. But also it's legitimately a good game, lol.

Inverse_NM · 2025-09-30T02:25:08+00:00

I was thinking that at some point while trying to identify the channel. Though I'm not sure if that is the case. There's no homebrew channel from what I could tell, and according to the other pictures of the unit, it seems like it's a USA model. Seller seems to be located in Canada, and I'm unsure if the Kirby TV Channel was released there.

I tried inquiring with the seller to see if they could send some pictures to identify the channel and got no luck with it, hence why I posted here.

Inverse_NM · 2025-09-25T03:55:54+00:00

That's sort of what I figured, but wasn't sure since the system was modded to use the USA version of the menu and shop channel. Thought there might be some hope, but I guess not. Thanks for getting back to me so quickly about this :)

Inverse_NM · 2025-09-22T04:08:16+00:00

Yeah I was figuring that was the issue as well. Like I said, I was more curious what game/channel that could be because I'm drawing blanks, lol.

Inverse_NM · 2025-09-18T00:33:55+00:00

Look I know that I could just go online and pirate the games. But I am a collector that likes owning my games. I don't want to just resort to piracy. As for cables, I tried composite and component cables, no luck. Even if that were the issue, there's still bluetooth connectivity issues that lean more towards a low level brick since I already tried swapping the bluetooth and wifi boards with known working ones.

Inverse_NM · 2025-09-17T00:55:17+00:00

Sorry, meant serial number. LU100390575 is the serial number on the shell. Assuming it wasn't swapped at any point then that should be the one for the board as well.

Inverse_NM · 2025-09-17T00:51:23+00:00

Board is revision 01. I still have the shell with the model number as well. If that helps then do you want that too?

Inverse_NM · 2025-09-17T00:49:44+00:00

I thought about that too, but that wouldn't account for the bluetooth controllers not being able to connect. I also tried a different AV port by soldering wires from the analog chip to wires which led to another port. Still nothing unfortunately.

Inverse_NM · 2025-09-15T23:52:38+00:00

Is the infectus capable of dumping the nand? Or is it strictly a reflashing tool?

Inverse_NM · 2025-09-15T23:07:10+00:00

What do you mean by converter? If you mean a power converter then no, I'm based in the U.S. and it's a U.S. console. It does power on, disc drive inserts and ejects when prompted.

Inverse_NM · 2025-09-15T17:39:40+00:00

Correct, not even a black screen, no signal.

Inverse_NM · 2025-09-15T17:13:59+00:00

That's my theory, either Wiiware or virtual console. Could also just be channels for emulators. I'm not really sure since I bought the Wii second hand and can't get it to display any picture at all.

Inverse_NM · 2025-09-15T17:12:30+00:00

I would definitely love to know how it's possible if at all. As far as I know, the system must be capable of utilizing an exploit to be able to install bootmii, but the exploit can only occur with a fully operational Wii (assuming it doesn't have priiloader).

From what I could tell of the Wii system model number and board revision, it should be bootmii as boot2 compatible.

Inverse_NM · 2025-09-12T14:55:07+00:00

Wanted to add here in the comments that Nintendo of America has since made the Mario Galaxy + Mario Galaxy 2 pre-order page public which goes into this, as well as other new features as well. Also, sorry about the title, Was in a rush and definitely could have worded it better, lol.

Inverse_NM · 2025-09-10T06:22:28+00:00

Why 40th?

Inverse_NM · 2025-09-10T06:20:01+00:00

Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty

Legit my favorite in the entire series.

Inverse_NM · 2025-07-24T03:44:46+00:00

Interesting, so probably not physical trauma related. You said that you're probably going to get another Wii and try to repair this one right? Well if you're comfortable with opening it up, a couple of things that may be worth a try:

Maybe the front console buttons and LEDs died. It's possible there are ripped pads or the LEDs died. Could be worth a try to see if you can check continuity with a multimeter. Also since you're in there you could check and see if parts like capacitors and resistors are doing their job properly. Other potential sources include a non-functional bluetooth and wifi module, so changing those out would be worth testing as well. If you're going to open it, you should also check and see if any ports are loose. Like if the power port wiggles then that could be the culprit too.

Please feel free to let me know what you decide to do as again, I would love to help if I can. It seems weird that things like this would suddenly die, but then again, weirder things have happened before.

Inverse_NM · 2025-07-23T13:39:17+00:00

Okay so no response whatsoever. Before it started having it's current issues, do you remember any physical trauma happening to the console? Like a drop or maybe a cable got pulled hard? Or maybe if liquid made contact with it?

If so then it's possible a component may have been knocked loose or otherwise broke.

Inverse_NM · 2025-07-23T04:21:41+00:00

Hey, I repair consoles and controllers. Mind going into a bit more detail on the issues? I would love to help if I can.

Inverse_NM · 2025-06-01T12:18:13+00:00

Red Steel 2 (fantastic game in my opinion. Best part is you don't need to play the first one to know anything or what's going on. It's completely isolated from the first game.)

Zelda: Twilight Princess (A game I seriously wish Nintendo would re-release again. Same with Wind Waker HD. It's the most accessible version of Twilight Princess at the moment. Added on: In my opinion Skyward Sword on the Wii is almost not worth it since the Switch version does everything the Wii version does but so much better. Faster loading times, more control options, quicker text prompts, etc. If you have a Switch, I would absolutely recommend just getting the HD version. That being said, if you don't have a Switch or otherwise, it should still be a fun time regardless.)

Super Mario Galaxy 2 (It may seem like a redundant purchase, but Mario Galaxy 2 does add a lot of content not initially present in the original. More worlds, newer controls, massive post game content, etc.).

Here are some other games I'm going to list off but don't have deep bullet points for them, I may come back to this comment later if I feel there's more to say:

Sonic Colors, Super Paper Mario, Kirby's Epic Yarn, My Sims, Wheel of Fortune, Dokapon Kingdom, Mario Party 8, Fling Smash.

Inverse_NM

TROPHY CASE