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Why is my Wii screen black?

If the screen goes blank but the sound still plays while playing a virtual console game it may indicate a display issue. If the screen went blank after setting the console to 480p mode, connect the Wii to your television using the Wii AV Cables and return the console to 480i mode.
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Why is my Wii on but not working?

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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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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How do I get my Wii to show on my screen?

Typically this is found by pressing the TV/Video button on the television's front panel or remote control. If you have more than one input channel, keep pressing TV/Video until you see the display from the Wii console.
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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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Fix A Nintendo Wii Black Screen Issue Fix (Quick Repair)

How do you fix the Wii black screen of death?

Try purging your sync settings by holding the button on the Wii for 15 seconds, then restart it and try to resync. If that doesn't work, keep your Wii unplugged until you can get it to a repair shop. It's really impossible to diagnose your issue if you're getting no input or output.
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What does a bricked console mean?

A brick (or bricked device) is a mobile device, game console, router or other consumer electronic device that is no longer functional due to corrupted firmware, a hardware problem, or other damage. The term analogizes the device to a brick's modern technological usefulness.
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How do you hook up an old Wii to a new TV?

Insert the AV Multi Out plug of the Wii AV Cable into the AV Multi Out connector on the back of the console. Insert the colored connectors on the Wii AV Cable into the input connectors on the TV.
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Can a Wii work on a smart TV?

Originally, the component cable option was the only way to connect the Wii reliably to a HDTV. However, a Wii to HDMI adapter also produces a good quality image on a smart TV. If you've been wondering how to connect your Wii to a TV without the AV cables, this is the answer.
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Does Wii have HDMI?

The Wii console is not compatible with HDMI. If you wish to view the Wii console with a higher quality image, component video cables can be purchased instead.
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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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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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How do I know if my Wii sensor is working?

Adjust the camera angle and position until you can see the lights in the LCD display. If the lights are visible, the sensor bar is working. If the lights are not visible, the sensor bar will need to be replaced.
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What channel should TV be on for Wii?

Then select AV to view your Wii. Depending on your TV, these may be labeled slightly differently, such as AUX or EXT. It may also be on channel 00 or 99.
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How do I connect my Wii to my TV without the right color port?

There are two ways to connect the Wii console to these TVs:
  1. Purchase an adapter which allows standard AV cables to be connected to the mini-plug (headphone jack) port on the back of the TV. ...
  2. As an alternative, it is possible to purchase component cables for the Wii console.
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Does the Nintendo Wii need a memory card?

The SanDisk SD Gaming Memory Card line is the must have card for the Nintendo® Wii or DSi game console. For maximum performance and to get the most out of all the advanced features on the Wii™, you'll need a SanDisk Gaming Card.
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Is a jailbroken console illegal?

Yes, Jailbreaking is legal in the USA. U.S. Copyright Office approved exemptions to DMCA that allowed smartphone users to jailbreak their devices legally. (This Digital Millennium Copyright Act is the affected main law regarding this. ) However, Apple considers jailbreaking a violation of its warranty.
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What makes a guy bricked up?

According to the Urban Dictionary, it means one is “sporting an erection”. It once meant that someone was very muscular, but that meaning was so last century! As opposed to the normal dictionaries, which say it means “to put up bricks to cover or obscure a window or a doorway”.
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How do I get Unbrick?

How to Unbrick an Android Phone or Tablet
  1. Remove and reinsert the battery. ...
  2. Contact the manufacturer. ...
  3. Contact your phone carrier. ...
  4. Take it to a phone repair shop. ...
  5. Store it in a bag of rice. ...
  6. Replace the screen. ...
  7. Perform a hard reboot. ...
  8. Reboot in recovery mode.
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Why is my Nintendo stuck on a black screen?

Perform a hard reset by holding down the POWER Button located on the top-left of the console for 20 seconds, then press the POWER Button once for the console to turn on.
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Is black screen of death fixable?

The Black Screen of Death is usually caused by a software glitch (or Windows Update) but can often be repaired. Black screens that occur seemingly at random are usually the result of a more serious hardware problem. This will require component repair or replacement.
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