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Wii & Wii mini: Other Product Issues

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  1. Noise Coming from Wii Console

     The information in this article can help you when noise (for example, a buzzing sound) is coming from the console. It is normal for some amount of noise to come from the console, as there are various moving parts inside of the console. Additionally, the console may make noises as it's reading discs, which may... KA ID: 2853 Meta-Answer ID: 2852

  2. Disc Slot Doesn't Light Up

     The information in this article can help you when the Wii disc slot does not remain on/does not light up when powered on or when a disc is inserted. Note If your Wii will not power on at all. If your Wii will not read discs, or is getting a disc read error. Information The disc slot only lights up when the system is turned on, or when a disc is... KA ID: 2848 Meta-Answer ID: 2847

  3. Physical Damage to Wii Console

     The information in this article can help you when the system has been physically damaged or suffered catastrophic breakage. What to do The system will need to be replaced. 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,"... KA ID: 2998 Meta-Answer ID: 2997

  4. Liquid Spilled in or on Wii Console

     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... KA ID: 2996 Meta-Answer ID: 2995

  5. Frame Rate Is Slow, Irregular

     The information in this article can help you when the frame rate becomes slow or irregular while playing a game. Occasional slowdowns in a game's frame rate can occur from time-to-time and do not necessarily indicate an issue with the game or system. What to do How many games is this happening with? One... KA ID: 3102 Meta-Answer ID: 3101

  6. Why is the Disc Slot Light On or Pulsating?

     The information in this article can help you when the Wii disc slot light is on or pulsing consistently. This is normal. It means there is a new Message Board message and/or update available on the Wii console. For games programmed to support this feature, the disc slot will illuminate whenever a game... KA ID: 2849 Meta-Answer ID: 2848

  7. Wii System Update from Game Disc Locks Up

     The information in this article can help you when the system locks up when attempting to install the Wii System Update from the Super Smash Bros Brawl game disc. Complete these steps Unplug the Wii console's AC Adapter from the wall. Wait a few seconds and plug the AC Adapter back into the wall. Power the Wii console back on and try to play Super Smash Bros... KA ID: 2978 Meta-Answer ID: 2977

  8. SD Card Menu Not Appearing on Wii Menu

     The information in this article can help you when the SD Card icon is not appearing on the Wii system's main menu. Note: The Wii mini does not support the use of a SD Card, and therefore it has no SD Card menu. The SD Card Menu is accessed from the SD Card icon on the Wii menu for Wii consoles with Wii Menu... KA ID: 2959 Meta-Answer ID: 2958

  9. SD Card Won't Stay in Wii Console

     The information in this article can help you when the SD Card will not stay inserted in the corresponding slot on the Wii console. What to do Try inserting the SD Card into the SD Card slot a few times, making sure the SD Card is being pushed in all the way. Situation not resolved If the SD Card will not stay in place, the SD... KA ID: 3128 Meta-Answer ID: 3127
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