Wii Overheating i think? then shuting off!

yian_master · 11-11-2007, 12:06 AM

This has probally been posted before and i know there is thread about help but alot of the times now one replies and at the moment i really want to play my wii!

Now to the problem when ever im playing my wii for one hour or less it turns off and the light on the power button turns off. The first couple of times this happend i thought the power cord was falling out so i took it out and out it back in then played it again but then it happend again. I heard that this happens coz you leave wiiconnect24 on and it overheats and you should turn it off during night which i don't do coz some times messages come late and i will miss them. Is there any other way i can fix this problem or do i just have to switch the wii off completely?

FR. · 11-11-2007, 12:23 AM

It should not be WiiConnect24 because I leave it on and I have never had power issues. Make sure the Wii is turned off every night so that it is not running for too long, check it though, it is very easy to walk by it and say that it's off since the rumble is very low. That will lead to overheating and eventually to the Wii shutting down for good.

You mentioned the power cord, try blowing into each socket, that usually works with gaming plugs or controllers when they are acting strange.

Hope I could help.

Sylux · 11-11-2007, 12:27 AM

I leave my wii on so I can get wii-mail from people. Does yellow light on the wii = off?

Taero · 11-11-2007, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Sylux

I leave my wii on so I can get wii-mail from people. Does yellow light on the wii = off?

Nope, red = off/standby. Yellow = Wiiconnect24.

Yellow comes on when you power the wii down with the controller, red when you hold the power button on the console in

Sylux · 11-11-2007, 12:35 AM

So should i leave it on yellow light or red light? Cause I like to get my wii-mail asap.

Taero · 11-11-2007, 01:38 AM

Well if you want your wii-mail as soon as it gets there then it has to be Yellow, red means it's not connected to the net. However yellow pulls more power and also leaves the wii slightly warm constantly.

Skippy · 11-11-2007, 02:30 AM

Possibly the fan is defective?

yian_master · 11-11-2007, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Taero

Well if you want your wii-mail as soon as it gets there then it has to be Yellow, red means it's not connected to the net. However yellow pulls more power and also leaves the wii slightly warm constantly.

I thought when its off on red light and a message comes you don't get it because i was grounded from the internet and my mum took out the cord that connect the router to the modem for 1 month and my friends sent me message during when i was grounded and they never came.

Taero · 11-11-2007, 12:37 PM

To be perfectly honest I'm not sure, I don't use my wii for messages. But look at it this way, I rarely leave mine on standby and had it unplugged for months as I got bored :P When I plugged it in I still got messages from nintendo waiting for me so they must go in a queue. Or maybe it's just because they came from Ninty.

manakill · 11-11-2007, 01:09 PM

they should have put a more powerful fan on it.

red is off and it doesn't get messages. but when you turn it on it tries to connect.

KyleForMe · 11-11-2007, 06:29 PM

Evidentally there is the potential for a faulty a/c adapter. However it could be something wrong with the Wii itself. Also make sure its got room to ventilate and that the fan runs occasionally. One change that may be worth a try is to put the wii on its side if it isn't already like that. If the Wii is on its side, it receives somewhat better airflow for the internal cooling fan.

This is what Nintendo recommends trying before calling them, but if it does not work you'll notice theres a customer service line at the bottom. Hope this helps

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Originally Posted by Nintendo.com

No Power

1. Make sure that the word "Wii" and the model number "RVL-002 (USA)" molded into the AC adapter. Unlicensed products are not fully compatible and may not work correctly.
2. Avoid the use of unlicensed products such as memory cards, controllers, and cheat devices. Some of these products are poorly manufactured and may result in damage to your system. If one of these products is attached to your system, remove it and try resetting the AC Adapter (see below).
3. Check all accessories, licensed or not, for phsyical damage. Physical damage, such as frayed wiring or a cracked housing can cause the system to shut down. Remove any damaged products and try resetting the AC Adapter (see below).
4. Make sure the Wii has good ventilation. Avoid operating the Wii while it's on carpeting or inside an enclosed space. If you have the Wii placed in a vertical position, make sure the vent on the bottom is lined up properly with the hole in the plastic stand and no foreign material is obstructing that hole.
5. Check the vents on the back and side of the Wii for dust build up. The system will shut down if it cannot vent properly to prevent overheating. If there is a build-up, remove it using a vaccum cleaner with a soft brush attachment.
6. Make sure that your wall outlet works. To check it, try plugging a lamp into the same outlet where your system was plugged in. Turn the lamp on the verify the outlet works. Also, make sure you are not using an outlet that is operated from a wall switch. If you do, make sure the wall switch is in the ON position.
7. Make sure the AC adapter is attached properly. Firmly plug your AC adapter into the back of the Wii (the port is labeled 12V IN) and into a working wall outlet. Click here for detailed instructions.
8. Once plugged in, check the power light on the Power button to see if the system is receiving power.

If this fails, try resetting the AC adapter.

1. Unplug/remove all accessories from the system (including game discs, SD Cards, memory cards, Nintendo GameCube controllers, hookup cables, the AC Adapter, and Sensor Bar) from the outlet and Wii.
2. Let the system rest for about 90 seconds. While you're waiting, check to see that controller cords, AC Adapter, and Stereo AV cables/Component Video cables are not frayed or have exposed wires (this can cause the system to shut off); if so, you should replace those parts.
3. After the 45 seconds, Plug the AC Adapter into the system and wall outlet. Check to see if the power light on the Power button comes on.

* If the system works, plug ONE accessory into your system starting with the Sensor Bar, then turn the system on to see if it still works. Repeat this process with ONE accessory at a time. If your system doesn't work once you put a particular accessory in (Sensor Bar, GameDisc, Nintendo GameCube controller, Memory Card, SD Card, etc.), there may be something defective with that accessory.
* If the power does not come on, a repair will be necessary. Because it is not possible to determine which item (Wii console or A/C Adapter) needs repair, please call our Consumer Service Department at 1-800-255-3700 to discuss available options, or click here to e-mail us.

yian_master · 11-12-2007, 06:40 AM

Non of this stuff seems to work. Should I call nintendo?

killik119 · 11-12-2007, 07:10 AM

yeh, if you think it's neccessary, give nintendo a call. thats what i'd do. although, i've never had that problem and i play it constantly with it on standby overnight...