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    Nintendo Wii troubleshooting question

    I have checked locally and the cost to repair the Wii is higher than it's worth so I won't go that route. I will buy another used one before I do that. I'd still like someone to chime in on my original 2 questions if anyone has some knowledge on this issue.
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    Nintendo Wii troubleshooting question

    Yes, I have tried multiple TVs using RCA cables as well as a Wii HDMI converter. That doesn't seem to be the problem. I meant to say Bluetooth module (which is attached to the main motherboard) instead of Bluetooth adapter. I corrected my original post. Sorry for the confusion.
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    Nintendo Wii troubleshooting question

    Hello, I am still trying to troubleshoot a Wii that has no display and have a couple of questions that I am hoping someone can answer. First of all, my Wii (no modifications) has no display. I put in a new Bluetooth module but that did not solve the issue. (I ordered it online and have no way...
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    Looking for help with Wii no signal issue.

    Well even the less expensive ESR meters appear to cost as much as a used Wii, so that wouldn't make much financial sense I guess. If they were just regular capacitors, I think I could handle that ok as I have done a few before. I watched a video where a guy had trouble de-soldering those...
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    Looking for help with Wii no signal issue.

    Thanks for the photo. From what I read elsewhere, I think you are correct that those are the AV caps. It is my understanding that to test caps, they need to be removed from the circuit (de-solder from board) which I would rather not do, I have soldered parts to a circuit board a few times...
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    Looking for help with Wii no signal issue.

    Thank you for the video suggestions. I have watched several videos but I guess I have not seen these two. It looks like I should go ahead and check the connection on the WIFI board which means I will need to disassemble further than I have so far. I was trying to avoid that if possible as I...
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    Looking for help with Wii no signal issue.

    Hello, I am looking for some assistance in diagnosing a problem with my daughter’s Nintendo Wii (for her kids/my grandkids to use). I stumbled across this site, so I thought I would ask to see if anyone would be so kind as to offer any suggestions. Here’s some background. First of all...
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