Will a disc cleaner work for Wii?

The disc slot is always open and exposed, meaning that, even if you are meticulous with your discs, dust and dirt can still get trapped in the disc drive easily. Furthermore, the Wii does not read CD or DVD formats AT ALL, which means that ANY disc cleaner OTHER than this product will NOT work.

What can you clean a Wii disc with?

Will any lens cleaner work on Wii?

Lens. Nintendo only recommends using the Wii Lens Cleaning Kit. The Wii Lens Cleaning Kit is not compatible with the Wii mini.

How do I fix my Wii when it wont read discs?

Can you use alcohol to clean a Wii disc?

Remove fingerprints and grease with rubbing alcohol.

Apply a dab of isopropyl alcohol to a clean cloth, and rub the disc from the center to the rim. Carefully wipe off moisture with a dry cloth with the same motions, then let sit for two minutes so it is completely dry.

Using my Maxell CD Lens Cleaner in my Wii

How do I reset my Wii sensor?

Take out the batteries, wait for one minute, and then reinsert them (there is no need to use new batteries). Wait a few seconds before pressing any buttons to wake up the Wii Remote. Resync the Wii Remote.

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).

Can you use Windex as lens cleaner?

Don't clean your lenses with Windex or any glass cleaners. Using glass cleaners can damage the anti-reflective treatment or other lens treatments. Don't place your glasses face down on any surface. This prevents scratches.

What is a substitute for lens cleaner?

Combine 3 parts rubbing alcohol with 1 part water - we like to pour everything into a small cup so it's easier to stir together! Add 1-2 drops of dish soap then mix the ingredients together using a spoon. Pour the mixture into a spritzer bottle (Pro Tip: Use a funnel for minimal spillage!), then voilà!

How do you fix a scratched Wii disc without toothpaste?

Rub petroleum jelly into the disc.

Like toothpaste, petroleum jelly can fill in some of the gaps left by scratches, even after being removed. Rub a small amount of petroleum jelly into the scratch and let it sit for 60 seconds.

Why does my Wii U keep saying disc is dirty?

If the discs look dirty or damaged, clean them. Sometimes a dirty disc can appear damaged, but just needs to be cleaned. If the disc plays without error, please continue to use your Wii U as normal. The damaged game discs will need to be replaced.

Can you replace the laser on a Wii?

Most disc read errors (DREs) can be fixed by replacing the laser lens in your Wii's DVD drive.

How do I know if my Wii sensor is broken?

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.

How to bypass Wii sensor?

To replace the sensor bar, simply light up a few candles near the TV, and bam – everything's back to normal. The reason why this works is because the Wii Remote relies on infrared lights to keep track of its position, and the candles' flames emit them.

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.

Can you clean discs with isopropyl?

If the disc has a heavy accumulation of dirt, try rinsing it with water first. Use commercially available water-based detergent formulated for cleaning the surface of optical discs. Use isopropyl alcohol or methanol, as an alternate to water-based detergents, to clean the disc surface.

Is it illegal to homebrew your Wii?

Is it illegal to install homebrew? No. However, downloading pirated games is. Playing backups is also illegal under the DMCA and EUCD, as it breaks the Wii's copy protection.

Can you clean a disc with glass cleaner?

Do not use solvents such as benzine, window cleaner, paint thinner, anti-static aerosol spray or abrasive cleaners to clean your disc. Do not use machines designed to clean discs or remove scratches. These types of devices have been known to damage the surface of the disc.