How Can I Clean My Wii Console?
In this article, you'll learn how to safely clean the different parts of your console.
Note: The Wii Lens Cleaning Kit is out of stock.
What to do
There are different cleaning methods depending on which part of the console needs cleaning.
Housing/Exterior
Spray a dry cloth with Windex or Simple Green then wipe the system down. Be sure not to get the cloth too wet, because liquid can drip down into the system.
Vents
Use some type of dusting tool, including a dusting attachment for a vacuum. Never use liquid of any type to clean the vents.
Disc Trays
Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any crumbs or light objects from inside the disc tray (caddy). The vacuum should be on its lowest setting.
System Buttons/Levers/Ports
Nintendo does not have a recommended cleaning method. The system will need to be replaced if these are not working properly.
Nintendo no longer offers service requests for the Wii console or Wii mini (models RVL-001, RVL-101 and RVL 201 serial numbers begin with "LU," "KU," "LB," "KB," or "HW"), so the console will need to be replaced instead.
Residue left by vinyl stickers
Some vinyl stickers that can be applied to the outer housing of the Wii console may leave behind a sticky residue when removed. Nintendo has found that the following procedure can be used to remove the residue:
- Place the fingers of one hand together and wrap a long strip of masking tape around the tips, so that the sticky part is facing outward. Other tape may be used, but we found masking tape to be the most effective.
- Dab at the sticky areas of the console with the tape to remove the sticky residue.
Lens
Nintendo only recommends using the Wii Lens Cleaning Kit. The Wii Lens Cleaning Kit is not compatible with the Wii mini.
