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My Wii stopped working. Nothing lights up.
Problem for Nintendo Wii Console
Wii LED Green, but no Startup on screen. Cannot power off either.
By MrBrownstone on May 15, 2008
The LED on my brother's wii turns green when you press it, but the console doesn't startup; the screen stays black. Pressing the power button once its green won't power it off either. I plugged in my wii right next to his using the exact same cables and setup his was using and mine works, so its not the cables.
When trying to sync remotes with my brother's wii they won't sync so I can't tell if there is an audio/video issue since I can't reach the menu screen.
We played on his wii last night so I really don't understand what is wrong. He has owned it for over a year now.
When trying to sync remotes with my brother's wii they won't sync so I can't tell if there is an audio/video issue since I can't reach the menu screen.
We played on his wii last night so I really don't understand what is wrong. He has owned it for over a year now.
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May 23, 2009
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- Markosesl
Solution #1
posted on Jul 27, 2008
Just spoke to Nintendo Technical support. Seems the rub is in the AC adapter itself.
Need to power down at both ends of the AC adapter--unplug AC adapter from wall output AS WELL AS from back of Wii.
Wait at least two minutes to allow any charge in the adapter itself to dissapate. Plug adapter into wall first, then back into the Wii, making sure your peripherals (eg AV receiver, TV, projector if using) are already on.
Tech support says sometimes you get a partially tripped "fuse" within the AC adapter itself.
This seems to have worked for now--will let the forum know if further problems
If you have your Wii audio output plugged into an AV receiver (mine is a newer Yamaha) and the AV receiver is turned on before the Wii is, sometimes the Wii won't power up (green light comes on, no video output/black screen).
Turning on the Wii before turning on any peripheral device attached to the Wii eliminates the problem.
I do not know if the same applies to Wiis plugged directly into the Tv, but I suppose if the stereo audio channel of the TV is sending some signal back to the Wii, perhaps the Wii may fail to power up (green light, black screen behavior).
My current setup is Wii audio via stereo into Yamaha RX series receiver, Wii video out via component to an LCD projector. AV cables are pretty well shielded but about 35 feet long.
This may or may not be a Wii firmware issue; my Wii is about 10 months old.
Need to power down at both ends of the AC adapter--unplug AC adapter from wall output AS WELL AS from back of Wii.
Wait at least two minutes to allow any charge in the adapter itself to dissapate. Plug adapter into wall first, then back into the Wii, making sure your peripherals (eg AV receiver, TV, projector if using) are already on.
Tech support says sometimes you get a partially tripped "fuse" within the AC adapter itself.
This seems to have worked for now--will let the forum know if further problems
Comments:
Jan 09, 2009
- Over the past several months, I have noted the following additional issue:If you have your Wii audio output plugged into an AV receiver (mine is a newer Yamaha) and the AV receiver is turned on before the Wii is, sometimes the Wii won't power up (green light comes on, no video output/black screen).
Turning on the Wii before turning on any peripheral device attached to the Wii eliminates the problem.
I do not know if the same applies to Wiis plugged directly into the Tv, but I suppose if the stereo audio channel of the TV is sending some signal back to the Wii, perhaps the Wii may fail to power up (green light, black screen behavior).
My current setup is Wii audio via stereo into Yamaha RX series receiver, Wii video out via component to an LCD projector. AV cables are pretty well shielded but about 35 feet long.
This may or may not be a Wii firmware issue; my Wii is about 10 months old.
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Solution #2
posted on Oct 01, 2008
I don't know. i am going to try unplugging from wall socket and rear of console. wait for 2 mins and replug.
hope it works
hope it works
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Solution #3
posted on Mar 21, 2009
Fiend your solution direct from nintendo. Here is your solution....
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28 Other Users Have The Same Problem - Continued
Comment by Guest, posted on Mar 25, 2009
Same deal, green LED is on but just keep getting a black screen. Tried turning off the power pack for a few minutes, didn't help. Have also tried using different power packs, starting with the video cable unplugged, tv on and off, but no joy. Any help appreciated.
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Comment by Guest, posted on Mar 18, 2009
exact same problem over here
Comment by erica168, posted on Dec 27, 2008
We have had a Nintendo Wii for Xmas, LED light comes on but blank screen on the TV. Please someone help me - my 4 young children are distraught. All day Xmas day and Boxing day trying to get it to work.
Comment by nodakborn, posted on Dec 14, 2008
My grandson was playing Bass Fisherman when he said it went to a blue screen with words on it. I have tried everything to restart it. I pull hte power cord away from the Wii and the wall, I cleaned I tried new games. Everything. When I put it in the blue light flashes I can hear the Wii running.
Comment by Guest, posted on Dec 11, 2008
just moved, wii now won't work. Green light on start up but wont turn off. Takes in discs, and spits them out No signal on any tv's. Tried 3 different sets of chords and still nothing. never had a prob before.
Comment by Busybee10675, posted on Dec 01, 2008
I have had nintendo wii for nearly a year. Was working last time we had it on but this time green power button has come on, even playing music but tv screen is blank. We have tried taking the adapter out and back in again but still not working. What can we do?
Comment by Guest, posted on Dec 01, 2008
Wii is switched on green light working but blank screen on TV. What should I do?
Comment by ambushman, posted on Nov 13, 2008
I have had this problem for months, turn wii on green led light comes on, black screen on tv, sometimes you hear the drive spinning, you click buttons on the wiimote and they just blink a few times and nothing else happens, if I turn it off and on and off and on like 50 times sometimes it takes like 45 minutes it will work...but you should not have to do this
Comment by Guest, posted on Nov 04, 2008
Same here. Turning on the device gives me the green light, I hear the drive spinning a bit. The TV stays black, no signal. Can turn it off though by pressing power for a couple of second. Disconnecting the powersupply for a couple of minutes didnt work either.
Comment by Guest, posted on Aug 29, 2008
Wii LED Green, but no Startup on screen. Cannot power off either. problem
Comment by Nacker, posted on Aug 29, 2008
Same problem here. For me it started to happen once I have replaced Wii's internal Battery.
Comment by Mozo0709, posted on Aug 28, 2008
Exactly the same problem - Wii worked for a year and then 'black screen'. Can turn on and off but not with remotes. Accepts discs and ejects but nothing on screen.
Comment by shallowheigh, posted on Aug 20, 2008
no screen shows when i put disc in console
Comment by Wii Wii Wii, posted on Aug 05, 2008
I was surfing the Internet channel looking up movie listings and my system froze. The pointer wouldn't respond and I couldn't turn it off using the Wiimote. I held the power until the system completely shut down and then when I powered it on again, the LED went green but no picture (not even the initial 'warning' screen). The Wiimotes just flash and don't appear to have any connectivity. I unplugged everything from everywhere for about 15-20mins but no luck. Unless someone has any other suggestions, I'll unplug it overnight and call Nintendo tomorrow.
Comment by BKieffer2010, posted on Aug 01, 2008
My Wii turns on, the disc spins, but there is no audio/diveo signal. The remotes won't sync either.
Comment by drobillard, posted on Jul 31, 2008
i have the same problem please help me do you have a solution
Comment by nav248, posted on Jul 31, 2008
Wii LED Green, but no Startup on screen. Cannot power off either
Comment by drccoyne, posted on Jul 27, 2008
same problem as others have reported. Wii green power light on, disc accepted, screen blank, unable to power off using buttons. When AC plug removed and put back in, works fine (even with disc still in). This happens to us with MarioKart as well as Rock Band
Comment by dockrill, posted on Jul 13, 2008
Wii LED Green, but no Startup on screen. Cannot power off either.
Comment by hooklake, posted on Jul 13, 2008
I just purchased the wii fit. Now I have the same problem. The wii always turned on fine before. Now it is very inconsistent. I turn it on and it shows the green button, but there is no signal on tv. After unplugging it and plugging it back in about 7 times waiting and talking to it, it finally starts up again by luck. Why oh why?
Comment by Guest, posted on Jul 13, 2008
played wii just fine last night. today no signal. green light is on but it doesn't mean go. won't shut off even manually. i tried unplugging everything, even switching cables from one location to another, no go. the only thing which did help was unplugging from power source to shut off green light. relugging it set it back to red light/off and the whole process begins again. still no signal on tv; screen stays black and no wii...waa :(
just purchased wii fit and now noone can play.
just purchased wii fit and now noone can play.
Comment by Guest, posted on Jul 13, 2008
last night we played the wii just fine; today nothing! turned on manually, light green but no signal to tv. then can't turn system off, even manually, light stays green. tried unplugging cables from tv and replugging them at different site; still no response. the only way to turn system off is to unplug from power source and re plugging to power, then system shows red/off. the whole thing starts over again however, and no signal has been had :(
Comment by Guest, posted on Jul 09, 2008
when we were p,laying with the wii suddenly the screen became green and the power turned off and until now its off and it doesnt open
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