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