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your Nintendo Wii using the component cable
. Instead of plugging the Green-Blue-Red cables into your display using the component ports, instead plug the green cable into the “Yellow” port of the RCA ports on your display. You will now get a greyscale rendering of your Nintendo Wii interface, but totally usable.
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Why has the Colour gone on my Wii?

If you find that the settings are correctly set for the type of cable you are using, but you are still unable to get a color picture, switch the setting to the opposite setting, save it, and then switch it back to the correct setting.
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How do I get my Wii to work again?

Most power issues with the Wii can be fixed by resetting the AC adapter. Unplug the AC adapter from both the outlet and the console and let it sit for at least 2 minutes. Plug both ends back in, making sure that the adapter is plugged directly into a wall outlet, not a surge protector or power strip.
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How do you fix a Wii that won't read discs?

What to do
  1. Eject the problematic disc if it is still in the system.
  2. Power the system off and ensure it is placed correctly.
  3. After 30 seconds has passed, power the Wii back on.
  4. Insert the disc. Be sure to verify you are inserting it correctly.
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Why is my Wii connected but no color?

Try another set of inputs on the TV, or connecting the Wii console up to another TV. If the TV does not have the yellow, red and white inputs, it will most likely have component inputs which allow standard AV cable use. Try these AV connection steps. Check the TV for alternate AV input settings, such as HD vs Video.
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How To Synchronize Wii Remotes

How do I know if my Wii is bricked?

If the System Menu boots fine, then the brick is simply a semibrick. If the health screen is the last screen seen, then the brick is either a banner brick or a mail brick. To test this, hold + and - when pressing A; if the system still refuses to boot, it is a banner brick, otherwise it is a mail brick.
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What colors do I plug my Wii into?

Plug the colored connectors into the following inputs:
  • Yellow: Video Input.
  • White: Audio Input Left (or Mono)
  • Red: Audio Input Right.
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How do I reset my Wii sensor?

How to Reset the Wii Remote
  1. Take out the batteries, wait for one minute, and then reinsert them (there is no need to use new batteries).
  2. Wait a few seconds before pressing any buttons to wake up the Wii Remote.
  3. Resync the Wii Remote.
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How do you clean the laser on a Wii?

Just remove the screws on the outer shell, carefully remove the panels until you can clearly see the disc-loader, and then apply a cotton ear swab and a dab of rubbing alcohol to the laser's lens (it'll look glassy and shiny, can't miss it).
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Is it easy to repair a Wii?

Like its competitors at the time, the Nintendo Wii is a bit more complicated to dismantle and repair than Nintendo's previous generations that could be taken apart very easily. Nevertheless this console is quite simple to disassemble and repair, even without any knowledge of electronics.
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Why is the red Wii rare?

The Japanese version of the red wii is probably more collectible and therefore rare because it came with a pre-installed copy of the NES super Mario bros 1 with 25 in all of the coin blocks thoughout the game. The other regions didn't have this.
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How do you clean a Wii sensor?

You put 2-3 drops of the supplied cleaning fluid on the pad, then insert the paddle into the Wii's disc slot. You wiggle the handle 10-20 times to clean the lens. Press the Eject button to remove the paddle, and you're done.
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Do candles work as a Wii Sensor Bar?

Here's how to do it:

Place two lit candles roughly as far apart as the sensor bar is wide. In your Wii's settings, choose whether the candles are above or below the television just like you would for the sensor bar. Aim the WiiMote between the two candles and your pointer will respond on the screen like normal.
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Is the Wii still usable?

(KGTV) — A rumor going around social media claims all the old Wii game consoles will stop working next year. But that's fiction. The false rumor stems from a meme stating that Nintendo announced all functioning Wiis will self-destruct in 2023. As you might expect, Nintendo said no such thing.
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What can I do with an old Wii?

12 Awesome Things You Can Do With an Old Wii
  • Install independent homebrew community games.
  • Develop your own indie projects.
  • Turn your Wii into a media center.
  • Play DVDs on the Wii.
  • Install Linux and use the Wii as a PC.
  • Host Minecraft network games.
  • Remotely control your PC over VNC.
  • Use the Wii as an alarm clock.
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What are the three plugs on a Wii?

Plug the coloured connectors into the following inputs:
  • Yellow = Video Input.
  • White = Audio Input Left (or Mono)
  • Red = Audio Input Right.
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Why is Wii light orange?

An orange LED indicates that your Wii U GamePad is charging. This does not mean that the Wii U GamePad will turn on immediately. It may take up to fifteen minutes of charging before the Wii U GamePad turns on.
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What is the color code for Wii?

The hexadecimal color code #999999 / #999 is a medium light shade of gray. In the RGB color model #999999 is comprised of 60% red, 60% green and 60% blue. In the HSL color space #999999 has a hue of 0° (degrees), 0% saturation and 60% lightness. This color has an approximate wavelength of 0 nm.
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How old is the oldest Wii?

It was released on November 19, 2006, in North America and in December 2006 for most other regions of the world.
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How long do Wii systems last?

If you take good care of it, you can make them last 10 years easy enough. Assuming you have an average system and haven't got an unlucky combination of components.
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Is the Wii 16 years old?

As of 2022, the console is 16 years old—the same age the Super Nintendo was when the Wii launched in 2006.
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Why is the Wii sensor bar not turning on?

Check the cord on the Sensor Bar for any frayed wires or kinks, and verify that the Sensor Bar is free of obstructions. Check the button functionality, and that the Sensor Bar is operating correctly, by accessing the Wii Main Menu. Use the "+" and "-" buttons to scroll side-to-side through the Wii Channel screens.
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