Faulty Wii? Hardware issues?

Ender · 01-08-2007, 03:38 PM

I got my second wii like an hour ago. If you call about 6:30 you get to talk to some one instantly, at least i did. From the looks of my new wii, it doesn't appear to be a refurb, but for all i know it could have been.

match002001 · 01-08-2007, 03:43 PM

I'll look more into this when I get home as I have limited access to the internet at work.

Ender · 01-08-2007, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by match002001

I'll look more into this when I get home as I have limited access to the internet at work.

Slow internet or proxies?

match002001 · 01-08-2007, 04:20 PM

Proxies with a nice pop up that says "DON'T DO IT AGAIN"

Ender · 01-08-2007, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by match002001

Proxies with a nice pop up that says "DON'T DO IT AGAIN"

Ouch, if you haven't tried it already, i would try proxy sites. My second wii is now up and it is definitely really hot to the touch during standby. I wish Nintendo would put the fans to run on standby mode. It's not like you would hear them, they are so quiet when it's on and the disk isn't spinning.

RaptorZX3 · 01-08-2007, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Ender

I wish Nintendo would put the fans to run on standby mode. It's not like you would hear them, they are so quiet when it's on and the disk isn't spinning.

that's exactly what i want too. the tiny fan is silent, well not 0dB silent, but fairly silent (more silent than the Gamecube fan).

i wonder if they can change this with a firmware update

match002001 · 01-08-2007, 08:00 PM

I know dude That's another factor in the over heating issue that I found out while taking the temps.

dcofty · 01-08-2007, 08:22 PM

wonder if u can get a small computer fan that runs off usb. I havent research it but would be good to have it in the back pointing at the wii

RaptorZX3 · 01-08-2007, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by dcofty

wonder if u can get a small computer fan that runs off usb. I havent research it but would be good to have it in the back pointing at the wii

but the fan need to spin even in Standby mode...

match002001 · 01-08-2007, 08:40 PM

In standby mode the USB ports still supply power. Just tested it with Wireless Mouse dongle. USB Fan is a possibility awesome idea dcofty

Nicktendo86 · 01-09-2007, 04:07 AM

I think match002001 that from what LE-FISH is saying he lives in the UK. Here in the UK Nintendo don't send out boxes for you to send your hardware back, you have to do it yourself. I mean from my experience anyway, I phoned Nintendo (I had to get in early and phone them as the lines opened) and they told me to just send it in. You might want to try to get in contact with them first but if I were you I'd just send it in.

match002001 · 01-09-2007, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Nicktendo86

I think match002001 that from what LE-FISH is saying he lives in the UK. Here in the UK Nintendo don't send out boxes for you to send your hardware back, you have to do it yourself. I mean from my experience anyway, I phoned Nintendo (I had to get in early and phone them as the lines opened) and they told me to just send it in. You might want to try to get in contact with them first but if I were you I'd just send it in.

From what I understand in the US there are 2 different ways of handling an issue.

1.) You send in your Wii for repair

2.) They send you a box you put the Wii in it then ship it off then later on down the line you receive a new Wii.

I could be what I've heard.

RaptorZX3 · 01-09-2007, 04:39 PM

no

you can go, in USA, to a UPS or FedEx post office and you just tell them it need to be sent for repair to Nintendo, and it's supposed to be free.

for Canada, it's Purolator

Ender · 01-09-2007, 06:08 PM

I am working on taking an old computer case fan and splicing it with a usb cable to put behind my wii. trying to make sure it will work at 5v since it's a 12v fan.

ewhitey718 · 01-09-2007, 07:09 PM

is it normal for the wii to make loud noises when playing some games?
mine gets pretty loud sometimes. also, game suggestions for VC?

RaptorZX3 · 01-09-2007, 08:09 PM

the fan is so silent, when you have a game in, you hear the disk spinning

and yes, when the lens seeks on the disc, you hear it moves.

RaptorZX3 · 01-09-2007, 08:19 PM

i've found this on the net, unofficial USB fan for the Wii:

Blaze USB Fan for the Wii

Major Tom · 01-09-2007, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Wiiboy93

My Wii also froze when I was playing Wii Sports but it hasnt happened lately so im not really worried

My Wii has never froze and it has no problems exept for the occasional lag. But thats normal right? Just got mine Thursday.

geoff2005 · 01-09-2007, 08:34 PM

when sending it to nintendo for a replacement is a receipt required?

dcofty · 01-09-2007, 09:57 PM

ive looked at that fan but didnt like it would a smaller one but thanks

01-08-2007, 03:38 PM	#221
Ender Argetlam Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 47 Friends: 0 4444-1198-4679-1985	I got my second wii like an hour ago. If you call about 6:30 you get to talk to some one instantly, at least i did. From the looks of my new wii, it doesn't appear to be a refurb, but for all i know it could have been. __________________ "After all, how can a mere dragon expect to tell a man like yourself what to do? In fact, everyone should stand in awe of your brilliance of finding the only dead end."

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01-08-2007, 04:20 PM	#224
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01-08-2007, 08:00 PM	#227
match002001 I'm like a ninja! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 279 Friends: 0 1484-3381-6098-3781	I know dude That's another factor in the over heating issue that I found out while taking the temps. __________________ It's Wiitastic and PS3 can lick my balls, you can quote me on that if you like 1484-3381-6098-3781 "PM me your Wii number if you want to add me"

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dcofty WiiChat Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Brinson, Ga. US Posts: 110 Friends: 0 6429-9414-6267-1011	wonder if u can get a small computer fan that runs off usb. I havent research it but would be good to have it in the back pointing at the wii __________________


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01-08-2007, 08:40 PM	#230
match002001 I'm like a ninja! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 279 Friends: 0 1484-3381-6098-3781	In standby mode the USB ports still supply power. Just tested it with Wireless Mouse dongle. USB Fan is a possibility awesome idea dcofty __________________ It's Wiitastic and PS3 can lick my balls, you can quote me on that if you like 1484-3381-6098-3781 "PM me your Wii number if you want to add me"

01-09-2007, 04:07 AM	#231
Nicktendo86 WiiChat Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: London, UK Posts: 53 Friends: 0 0452-9416-6102-0106	I think match002001 that from what LE-FISH is saying he lives in the UK. Here in the UK Nintendo don't send out boxes for you to send your hardware back, you have to do it yourself. I mean from my experience anyway, I phoned Nintendo (I had to get in early and phone them as the lines opened) and they told me to just send it in. You might want to try to get in contact with them first but if I were you I'd just send it in.

01-09-2007, 04:39 PM	#233
RaptorZX3 CCJVQ collector Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 71 Friends: 0 2583-8468-6951-5861	no you can go, in USA, to a UPS or FedEx post office and you just tell them it need to be sent for repair to Nintendo, and it's supposed to be free. for Canada, it's Purolator __________________ Wii games owned: Wii Sports, Zelda: Twilight Princess, Super Swing Golf, Metal Slug Anthology. SD Card: 3 x 1GB

01-09-2007, 06:08 PM	#234
Ender Argetlam Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 47 Friends: 0 4444-1198-4679-1985	I am working on taking an old computer case fan and splicing it with a usb cable to put behind my wii. trying to make sure it will work at 5v since it's a 12v fan. __________________ "After all, how can a mere dragon expect to tell a man like yourself what to do? In fact, everyone should stand in awe of your brilliance of finding the only dead end."

01-09-2007, 07:09 PM	#235
ewhitey718 WiiChat Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 13 Friends: 0 0727-7828-9300-8139	is it normal for the wii to make loud noises when playing some games? mine gets pretty loud sometimes. also, game suggestions for VC?

01-09-2007, 08:09 PM	#236
RaptorZX3 CCJVQ collector Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 71 Friends: 0 2583-8468-6951-5861	the fan is so silent, when you have a game in, you hear the disk spinning and yes, when the lens seeks on the disc, you hear it moves. __________________ Wii games owned: Wii Sports, Zelda: Twilight Princess, Super Swing Golf, Metal Slug Anthology. SD Card: 3 x 1GB

01-09-2007, 08:19 PM	#237
RaptorZX3 CCJVQ collector Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 71 Friends: 0 2583-8468-6951-5861	i've found this on the net, unofficial USB fan for the Wii: Blaze USB Fan for the Wii __________________ Wii games owned: Wii Sports, Zelda: Twilight Princess, Super Swing Golf, Metal Slug Anthology. SD Card: 3 x 1GB

01-09-2007, 08:34 PM	#239
geoff2005 WiiChat Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 76 Friends: 0	when sending it to nintendo for a replacement is a receipt required?

01-09-2007, 09:57 PM	#240
dcofty WiiChat Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Brinson, Ga. US Posts: 110 Friends: 0 6429-9414-6267-1011	ive looked at that fan but didnt like it would a smaller one but thanks __________________

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