How to Reset a Wii AC Adapter
Wii & Wii mini
In this article, you'll learn how to reset a Wii AC Adapter.
Complete these steps
- Unplug the Wii AC adapter at both ends (from the back of the Wii system and from the wall outlet or power strip).
- The AC adapter must remain unplugged at both ends for a full two minutes.
- The AC adapter must remain unplugged at both ends for a full two minutes.
- Unplug anything connected to the USB ports and the Nintendo GameCube Controller ports (such as LAN Adapters, keyboards, Nintendo GameCube controllers, etc.).
- Check the AC Adapter for the following:
- Make sure that the word Wii and the model number RVL-002 (USA) are molded into the AC adapter. Unlicensed products are not fully compatible and may not work correctly.
- Check the AC Adapter for physical damage. Physical damage, such as frayed wiring or a cracked housing can cause the system to shut down. If the AC Adapter needs to be replaced, you may find our accessory replacement options helpful.
- After waiting two minutes, plug the AC adapter into the Wii system and directly into a wall outlet, not a surge protector or power strip. If the power light comes on and stays on, then the AC Adapter reset was successful.
