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Nintendo Wii: Wii will not connect to Wi-Fi

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 08:15:05 -0700

My Wii will not connect to Wi-Fi. I select “search for access point” in the settings and sometimes my Wii finds no access point, sometimes it finds only my neighbors access point, and sometimes it finds my access point. Whenever it finds my access point and I enter my password it will attempt to connect then spit out the error code 51330. I previously owned a different Wii that could connect to the internet when setup in the same area of the house so I doubt its the area, but I will try to move it to a different location with less obstruction and see what happens. I did just disassemble this Wii to clean it so my basic intuition says I likely messed up the Wi-Fi chip or antennas. This Wii was also pulled from the local transfer station and I did not have a Wiimote to test it before disassembly, but the activity log and channels implied it worked totally fine and the owner replaced it with a Wii U.

⟐ Answer accepted August 08, 2026 at 8:15 MST

Nintendo Wii: Drive Lens not moving.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:59:53 -0700

I have the rvl-001 wii and the laser lens doesn't move along the track when I put the disc in. The only answer I found scouring the Internet is bad motor, or something might be jammed with dust or dry grease. I would like help in planning what I should do to identify the problem and how to fix it, because I don't wanna spend money to fix it.

⟐ Answered August 06, 2026 at 23:59 MST

Nintendo Wii U: Anyway to replace sd card slot

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:07:39 -0700

a falty sd card riped pins out of my wii u is there any way i can replace it and where can i find the parts if i can replace it

⟐ Commented August 03, 2026 at 9:07 MST

Nintendo Wii: 120V power adapter connected to 220V

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:03:29 -0700

I plugged in my power supply without the voltage adapter, so it blew. I've already replaced the fuse with a 2.5A 392 fuse and a V7271U varistor. The Wii still won't turn on. I measured the 12V output, and it reads between 7V and 9V. Do you know where I should check to find the possible problem?

Thanks in advance.

update1: thank @dan0 for the response. Unfortunately, I can't test the Wii on its own, since I don't have another power adapter right now, but I'll try to get one. However, the voltage readings I took were from the power adapter itself, at the 12V output.

I've attached the images.

This is a general view of the transformer with the integrated circuits I mentioned earlier already replaced.

There's the fuse and the varistor that were replaced after they burned out.

Measure the output voltage at these two points: at the cable connector that connects to the Wii, and at the cable output from the motherboard.

Thank you very much for your help

update 2:

here are the images

thanks!

⟐ Commented August 01, 2026 at 10:03 MST

Nintendo Wii: Defective Replacement Wii DVD Drive - Clicking and Read Errors (Order #US3456213)

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:52:18 -0700

I recently purchased and installed a replacement Nintendo Wii DVD Drive (Order #US3456213). The installation went smoothly and the drive recognizes media initially, but as soon as a game is launched, the drive makes a loud clicking sound and displays the blue screen error: "An error has occurred. Press the Eject Button and remove the disc, then turn the Wii console off and refer to the Wii Operations Manual for help troubleshooting." This occurred on the first use of the new drive.

It seems the drive has a tracking problem or a mechanical defect. I would like to request a warranty replacement for this part.

⟐ Commented July 27, 2026 at 5:52 MST

Nintendo Wii: Controller will not sync with Wii

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:50:51 -0700

Does anyone know what the problem might be?

⟐ Commented July 20, 2026 at 2:50 MST

Nintendo Wii U: Wii U Freezes on Startup Screen

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:28:26 -0700

It Turns on, But it's just stuck on the startup Screen with the Wii U Logo. There is no Startup sound either. It accepts and ejects Disks but the disk drive makes a weird noise when starting to read a disk. It was unplugged for multiple Years and if i remember correctly it used to freeze a bit later into the menus before that

⟐ Commented July 19, 2026 at 14:28 MST

Nintendo Wii: only reads a few game disks

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:10:51 -0700

Hello, my Wii has gotten a bit grumpy lately and would not read disks, I cleaned the laser lens with some isopropal alcohol an a q-tip, but now it only reads a few games from my collection, even then it takes a few tries of taking the disk out and putting it back in to get to the disk channel menu. Sometimes disconnecting the console from my TV(27" Panasonic Tau) to get a read, this makes me think either the power brick or the laser diode is going out. the model number is RVL-001 and the games it can read are: Lego Indiana Jones, Wii Sports, The Sims 3, Super Mario Galaxy, I Spy Spooky Mansion, Elebits, DDR Hottest Party 2, and A Boy And His Blob. so only around 1/3 of my games. Once it boots into the game it seems to be fine. any help would be greatly appreciated

⟐ Commented July 17, 2026 at 5:10 MST

Nintendo 64: It powers on but won`t work on my tv

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 07:25:53 -0700

I have tried it on all of the tv s in my house and I can`t get it to work. It works at my in-laws and it worked on a tv in my shop. That tv is now in my house and it does`nt work on it.I brought home a super nes and it works fine. Could my sattilite interfear? I`ve tried it on HD tvs and standard and the only thing thats changed on the one tv is being hooked up to my satilite.

⟐ Answered July 11, 2026 at 7:25 MST

Super Nintendo: Theres a slot on the bottom of the console whats it for?

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 01:33:48 -0700

On the bottom of my SNES console there is a slot for something but i have no clue what. it has a protective cover and on the cover is simply the letters EXT. I am guessing its for some type of extension....However since i do not have the orginal manual that came with my Nes when i received it when i was little i cant be sure and have yet to find any way to find out what its for or what purpose it serves...

⟐ Commented July 11, 2026 at 1:33 MST

Nintendo Wii: Wii Disc Drive Broken Gear - Possible to Fix?

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:39:02 -0700

I have a wii disc drive that will accept discs, but will not eject them. Upon tear down the disc drive makes some noises presumably coming from this one gear i noticed. On closer inspection it seems this one plastic gear is slightly cracked? Is there anyway to repair this or, is buying a new disc drive my best bet? Attached is pictures.

⟐ Commented July 03, 2026 at 10:39 MST

Nintendo Entertainment System: Why won't the screen and red light stopping blinking?

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:26:00 -0700

Maybe my NES has finally had its last day of life, but I think it can be fixed some how. When I put in a game and start it up, I get a flashing screen and blinking red light. I have taken apart my NES, cleaned it and moved the connectors closer together. It works occasionally now, but I wanted to know if there was anything else I could do to restore it and hopefully make it more functionally?

Update: Bought a new 72-pin connector from ebay. Will get back to you guys with the results.

⟐ Commented July 01, 2026 at 10:26 MST

Super Nintendo: My F1 fuse keeps blowing.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:39:00 -0700

The F1 fuse on my SNES keeps getting tripped. As soon as I plug in power the fuse blows. I’ve checked the voltage regulator and It seems good. I can’t find any other glaring issues but clearly there’s a short somewhere. Any help would be appreciated!

⟐ Answered June 06, 2026 at 8:39 MST

Nintendo 64: Will these broken vias affect my mod?

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:08:20 -0700

Hi, I'm doing the pixelfx mod for my N64 and I'm using the full size HDMI port so I need to remove the AV port. I sucked up all the solder with my sucker, but didn't see that there a little bit left so when I removed the port it ripped out two vias will it affect the mod?

⟐ Answer accepted June 05, 2026 at 10:08 MST

Nintendo Wii: Why is the disc drive not working

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:23:45 -0700

whenever I put my Mario galaxy disc in (which is brand new BTW) it reads the disc plays for a minute or two and then It just crashes and says, please eject disc a turn off the console. what should I do?

⟐ Answered June 01, 2026 at 13:23 MST

Nintendo 64: Is there any chance of saving this console?

Fri, 29 May 2026 19:18:47 -0700

So I wanted to mod my n64 with the Pixlefx HD and I botched and tore off a trace. Can it be fixed by running a wire from the pin to the other pin(marked with black dots) it communicates with? I also noticed the one to the bottom of it is loose, but not torn off(yet) and any tips on removing the flux under the pins I don't want to damage it more..

⟐ Answer accepted May 29, 2026 at 19:18 MST

Nintendo Wii: Where can I find 3D print files for the GC port covers?

Fri, 08 May 2026 14:09:33 -0700

So my Wii's GC port covers are broken, and I want to 3D print some new ones for it. The only problem is, I can't design new covers because the original ones aren't in good enough condition to use as a reference for CADing. So then I checked all of the 3D print file websites I know of and searched to see if anyone had already designed them, but I couldn't find files for new port covers on any site I checked (Thingiverse, MakerWorld, etc.). Does anyone know of a site that does have files for these port covers?

⟐ Commented May 08, 2026 at 14:09 MST

Nintendo Entertainment System: Why does my NES display a solid pink when it is turned on?

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:16:40 -0700

When I start up my NES system every time, it displays a solid pink. Does anyone know why it displays pink? The pink screen is annoying me. I've already tried using my air pump to try to get dust out of the console and also I keep trying to reset the console.

⟐ Edited July 13, 2026 at 7:16 MST

Nintendo Wii: I love my wii and in other news the eject button broke :(

Sun, 03 May 2026 11:15:59 -0700

The eject button does not press and it’s stuck but if you press it super hard it sometimes ejects

⟐ Commented May 03, 2026 at 11:15 MST

Nintendo Wii: The disc drive is super loud but works

Sat, 02 May 2026 18:12:34 -0700

it works but the disc drive is super super loud it makes a high pitched zzzzzzzzz sound.

⟐ Edited by author May 02, 2026 at 18:12 MST