Liquid Spilled in or on Wii Console

Wii & Wii mini

The information in this article can help you when liquid of any kind has been spilled into the Nintendo Wii system.

Important: Any time liquid is spilled inside a system, unplug it immediately.

What to do

What type of liquid was spilled into the system? Water All Other Types of Liquid
Let the system dry for a few days. Do not use type of heat, such as a hair dryer, to speed up the process, as this may cause damage.

Did this resolve your issue? Yes No

Because liquids other than water can damage the internal components of the Wii console, a replacement is necessary.

Nintendo no longer offers service requests or the Wii console (models RVL-001, RVL-101, and RVL-201, serial numbers begin with "LU," "KU," "LB," "KB," or “HW”). You may also find our information on replacement options helpful.
If this information resolved your issue, then you’re all set! For information about Nintendo’s products, be sure to check out Nintendo's website for all the latest news.

If the system does not work properly after waiting for a few days, then a replacement is necessary.

Nintendo no longer offers service requests for the Wii console (models RVL-001, RVL-101, and RVL-201, serial numbers begin with "LU," "KU," "LB," "KB," or “HW”). You may also find our information on replacement options helpful.