How To Fix A Wii
Posted on January 1st, 2009 by monsterguide
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Alongside Microsoft’s Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 by Sony, Nintendo’s Wii has become one of the most popular home video game consoles today. With its distinguishable Remote, a wireless hand-held controller that can detect movement in three dimensions, and its Internet-ready WiiConnect24, this product has certainly captivated kids and kids at heart.
Just like other famous consoles, though, Nintendo’s creation seems to have a few flaws, and numerous consumers are looking for repair solutions to Wii problems. If you’ve got this machine and you want to find out how to properly fix it, here are a few helpful hints you can try.
Dealing With Wii Error Codes
Many of the problems experienced by Wii users come in error code forms, instead of hardware issues. Wii has several common error codes, and here are the proper ways to deal with them.
- Error Codes 110210, 110212, 110211 and 110213 - These show signs of a hardware problem in your Wii system. They often appear when your Wii is updated to 2.0U. You need to bring your machine to the nearest Nintendo service center, if these codes appear.
- Error Code 51130 - When this comes up the screen, try to press the “retry” button a few times. Keep trying, and eventually your console will start working properly again.
- Error Code 32002 and 52030 - When these appear on the screen, the problem lies in the Wii’s router. Solve this by changing the router channel from 1 to 11. If nothing happens, change the security type from WEP to WPA. You can also disable toe security temporarily. Check if this tactic helps.
- Error Code 220602 - Another router issue that many users come across. Try to move the Wii closer to the wireless router. If this fails, switch the primary and secondary DNS servers on the console. That should bring it back to normal.
Wii Disc Read Error
Another common dilemma Wii users encounter when using their machine is the errors than indicate an unreadable disc. The screen will show signs with “Disc could not be read” or “unable to read disc”. Oftentimes, this appears when the Wii took a severe jolt, like if it was dropped. To solve this, unplug the power cord from the console, and let sit for a few minutes. Plug it back in, then try again. Many users find this effective, but if it doesn’t work for you, you might need to have your Wii serviced.
Wii Remote Problems
Aside from Error Codes and Disc Error, another factor Wii users complain about is the Wii Remote. Despite its revolutionary and impressive functions, the Remote is also one of the parts that often needs repair. Here are ways on how to solve your Wii Remote dilemma.
- Check the sensor bar, and make sure it’s inserted and attached tightly to the Wii’s back area.
- Put the sensor bar below or above your TV, depending on where you indicated it should be during setup.
- Change the Remote’s batteries. Sometimes, you encounter trouble with your remote before it shows that the batteries need changing. If your Wii’s all fixed, it’ll tell you promptly when the batteries are getting low.
- Cordless computer keyboards, wireless phones and other kinds of radio-based devices can make your Wii Remote stop working properly. You should also watch out for radio interference.
- When you’re using the Remote, make sure you’re at least three feet, but and no more than 10 feet, away from it.
- Take away anything that’s standing between the console, the sensor bar and the Wii Remote.
- Don’t use the Remote in the sunlight, or near a candle or a fireplace. Any interference from an infra-red light source can also cause problems.
Nintendo’s Wii is an amazing electronic gadget, but not when it’s not working properly. Although it’s more advisable to bring your Wii to a service center when it encounters problems, trying these do-it-yourself repair tactics won’t hurt. Hopefully, they’ll make your console useful and entertaining again.
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