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How do I know when my Wii U is charged?

Orange: The Wii U GamePad is currently charging.
  1. This light will turn off when the Wii U GamePad is fully charged.
  2. If you are playing a game, you may notice that it does not turn off when charging is complete.
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How long does it take for Wii U to charge?

It takes approximately 2.5 hours to fully charge the Wii U GamePad. Charging time will vary depending on how the system is being used and how much charge is left in the battery.
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What does an orange light mean on Wiiu?

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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Why is my Wii U blinking blue?

A blue LED that fades indicates that the Wii U GamePad is charged, but that the screen is not showing an image.
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Why is my Wii U not charging?

Unplug the Wii U GamePad AC adapter from the Wii U GamePad and wall outlet. Wait at least 90 seconds. It takes this long for the AC adapter to reset, so it is extremely important that you wait the full 90 seconds. Plug the AC adapter back into the Wii U GamePad and wall outlet.
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How To SETUP the Nintendo Wii U for Beginners

How do I check my Wii battery?

Check battery levels
  1. Press the HOME Button on a Wii Remote that is synchronized with the Wii console.
  2. Select the Wii Remote Settings option from the Home Menu.
  3. The battery level of all synced Wii Remotes is displayed along the bottom. Four bars indicates a full charge, with one being the lowest charge.
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How long should Wii U battery last?

The Wii U GamePad will remain charged for 3-5 hours. Actual battery life depends on the screen brightness, the features used (such as the camera and microphone), wireless communication use, ambient temperature, and other factors.
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How do you turn on a dead Wii?

AC adapter reset

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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What to do if your Wii U won't turn on?

What to do
  1. Unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet and the back of the Wii U console.
  2. Wait for 2 minutes.
  3. Plug the AC adapter back into the wall outlet and Wii U console, using a different outlet if one is available.
  4. Attempt to power on the Wii U console. If the Wii U console powers on, then use it as normal.
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What is the blinking blue light of death?

What causes the blue light of death? The blue light of death is a common issue that PS4 users may experience. It usually means you have a software issue or a faulty power or HDMI cable.
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How many years did the Wii U last?

Wii U hardware review: Double the screens, double the fun? Compared to the Nintendo Wii's 101 million sales, the Wii U sold a mere 13.56 million units during its more than four-year lifespan (November 2012 to January 2017).
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What is the little battery in Wii U for?

This battery is used to keep track of time when the device is off or unplugged.
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What Colour is the Wii charger when charging?

LED INDICATOR: It has LED light which show you the charging process. Red means it's charging and blue means it finish charging. COMPATIBILITY: Compatible with standard Nintendo Wii remotes.
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Can you charge a Wii U with a USB?

It is perfectly safe to power it from a standard 5V USB port using this cable. The actual charging current I measured (using the DROK Dual-USB Gauge ) is under 0.8A. That means any USB charger rated for 1A or more will do the job.
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How do you know if your Wii U is bricked?

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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Why won't my Wii U show up on TV?

Try using a different cable. Try a Wii AV Cable or a Wii Component Video Cable. You will need to ensure the TV is set to the correct input settings if you switch cables. It can take up to a minute for the Wii U console to detect that a Wii AV Cable/Wii Component Video Cable is connected.
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Why is my Wii U power light yellow?

The yellow light indicates that the Wii is off but the WiiConnect24 is on, operating in standby mode. You can turn this light off by going to (Wii Icon) > Settings > WiiConnect24 > WiiConnect24 > Off and select Confirm.
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Can you put AA batteries in a Wii Remote?

Remove the battery cover on the back of the Wii Remote. Insert two AA batteries, using the plus (+) and minus (-) guides in the Wii Remote's battery compartment to insert the batteries in the proper direction.
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What do the color cords mean on Wii?

The standard Wii AV cable only has 3 wires. One wire (yellow) carries the picture signal. The other two wires (red and white) carry the audio (or sound) signals. Having only 1 video wire means that all the colours that make up a colour picture on the TV screen have to squeeze through the wire at the same time.
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Why is my Wii Remote blinking but not turning on?

Lights flashing on the Wii Remote indicate that it has not been able to successfully sync with your Wii console.
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