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How do I force reset my Wii?

Press and hold the POWER Button down until the system resets; this may take some time. Once the system is powered down, press the POWER Button once to turn it back on.
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How do I reset my Wii to a new owner?

Complete these steps
  1. Access the Wii Data Management screen.
  2. Select Save Data. Save Data Icon.
  3. Select Wii.
  4. Select the tab labeled Wii at the top of the screen to view the data stored on the Wii console. The Wii tab selected on the Save Data screen.
  5. Select the desired data, and then select the Erase option.
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How do you soft reset a Wii?

Complete These Steps:

While in a game, press and hold for one second the buttons START + SELECT + L + R. The screen will return to the beginning of the game without saving.
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Why won't my Wii read the disk?

Cleaning the console with a lens-cleaning kit is your first step if the console isn't reading discs at all. The problem may be a dirty lens. If cleaning the lens doesn't help, perform a system update. If cleaning and updating don't do anything, contact Nintendo.
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How do I fix my game disc not reading?

If you tried to insert a disc into your Xbox One console and it didn't work, check out our tips to quickly resolve the issue.
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How to fix Xbox disc errors
  1. Check for damage. ...
  2. Clean the components. ...
  3. Test another disc. ...
  4. Update and restart your Xbox One. ...
  5. Change power modes on your Xbox One. ...
  6. Move your Xbox One.
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How to reset a nintendo Wii

How do you fix a disc that won't read?

Check the Disc

Clean your discs – Grime and dirt can make it hard for the drive laser to read small groves located on your disc. If the disc is dirty, you can try cleaning it with filter water and a clean cloth; or better yet, a specialized disc cleaning solution and cloth can be purchased in most electronic stores.
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Is an old Wii worth anything?

A single Nintendo Wii console can sell from anywhere between $15 to $125. If it has scratches, is dirty, the buttons don't press properly, and it's worn, expect it to sell for $20.
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What is error code 51330 on Wii?

This error code indicates the authentication process between the Wii and wireless router or access point failed. This is often caused by the router refusing a connection because an incorrect security key or security type has been entered into the Wii Internet settings.
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Where is Wii data stored?

Plug in the SD card and navigate to the directory /private/wii/title/. Here is where all of the saved games you've transferred to the SD card are located.
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What causes a bricked Wii?

These bricks are caused by installing a corrupted theme, a theme for the wrong system menu, or a theme that was designed incorrectly. The symptom of a theme brick is a black screen when attempting to load the System Menu.
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What happens when your Wii bricked?

To brick a Wii is to damage the console in a way that it can no longer be used properly, usually beyond repair - as in 'A bricked Wii has all the electronic functionality of a brick'. To put it simply, fully bricked Wii consoles do absolutely nothing.
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How do you fix a frozen Wii?

If a game freezes while playing, usually the power, reset, and eject buttons will not respond. Try unplugging the AC Adapter from the back of the console, then check the air vents to make sure they're not being blocked. If the error is occurring with multiple games, try cleaning a few of the game discs.
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How do you reset a Wii if you forgot the password?

If you forget your PIN, it's possible to reset it by following these steps:
  1. Access the Wii System Settings from the Wii Menu.
  2. Click on the blue arrow to reach the Wii System Settings 2 menu options.
  3. Tap "I Forgot" on the PIN entry screen.
  4. You will be prompted to enter the answer to your secret question.
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How do you reset parental controls on a refurbished Wii?

Select the Wii Options icon in the lower-left corner of the Wii Channel Menu. Select Wii Settings. Click on the blue arrow to reach the Wii System Settings 2 menu options. Select Parental Controls then Yes.
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Does a Wii store personal information?

No personal information is stored on the console. The Wii Shop Account will display the last four digits of the credit card used in a transaction on the Account Activity screen, but no other personal information entered into the console is stored on the console.
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What does error code 23400 mean on the Wii?

You will receive this error code when attempting to use an online feature affected by the end of these services. For more information regarding the end of these services, see Service Discontinuation: Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Service.
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How do I fix error code 51030 on Wii?

Restarting your network devices may resolve this issue if it is related to the devices being unresponsive. Create a new Internet connection. Set up a new Internet connection, ensuring that you are attempting to connect to the correct network, and that you are receiving a strong wireless signal from the network.
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What is error code 51331 on Wii but password is correct?

The most common cause of Wii Error Code 51330, 51331, and 51332 is going to be an incorrect Wi-Fi password. The easiest fix here is to simply enter your network info again and try to connect.
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What is the rarest Wii game?

12 Rare Wii Games & How Much They're Worth
  • Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn: $52 – $699.
  • Veggy World: $241 – $300.
  • Dokapon Kingdom: $70 – $229.
  • The Legend Of Zelda: Skyward Sword Demo: $105 – $300.
  • Ju-On: The Grudge: $18 – $179.
  • Super Mario Galaxy 1st Print: $68 – $172.
  • Metroid Prime Trilogy: Collectors Edition Steelbook: $39 – $159.
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Why does toothpaste fix scratched discs?

Toothpaste is just abrasive enough to wear down scratched areas to a smoother surface. Small scratches and scuff marks are much easier to repair than deep gouges. Some CD repair services can repair the disc with a special buffing machine, but these are hard to use without causing damage.
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How to fix 0x82d40004?

How to resolve the issue
  1. Insert the game disc. Even though the game might already be installed on this Xbox, we need the physical disc to check the license before we can launch it.
  2. If the disc is already loaded, see if it's dirty or scratched. ...
  3. Then re-insert it and try launching again.
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How do I know if my disc is corrupted?

Common symptoms of hard drive corruption include:
  1. The drive is completely inaccessible.
  2. Sluggish performance.
  3. Missing files.
  4. 'Blue screen of death' (BSoD) – [this can happen if the drive in question contains operating system files]
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