Help needed wii power led

[boortok666]

My softmodded wii powers on but does not have any front led lights, no red,green etc...I turned wii of took out power cord then took of front panel to look and when I reinsert power cord to back of wii the led on motherboard does not turn on...
But I can still turn wii on and play from usb etc so wii is working just not the power led just looks dead...any ideas how to fix...thanks

 

[SylverReZ]

My softmodded wii powers on but does not have any front led lights, no red,green etc...I turned wii of took out power cord then took of front panel to look and when I reinsert power cord to back of wii the led on motherboard does not turn on...
But I can still turn wii on and play from usb etc so wii is working just not the power led just looks dead...any ideas how to fix...thanks

The front panel might just not be connected properly. Maybe open it up and re-connect the small connector, or try a different PSU.

 

[KleinesSinchen]

Complete Wii teardown is tedious, but this is one of the easier things to check for on hardware level:
https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Nintendo+Wii+Faceplate+Replacement/3455

 

[boortok666]

Tried another fron panel and another power supply from my second wii and still no luck. Even while front panel is of the power led on wii motherboard next to power button should still light up red when I plug in power cord to wii, but it does not...strange as wii works perfect otherwise.

 

[SylverReZ]

Tried another fron panel and another power supply from my second wii and still no luck. Even while front panel is of the power led on wii motherboard next to power button should still light up red when I plug in power cord to wii, but it does not...strange as wii works perfect otherwise.

Maybe the wiring is broken somewhat? Maybe test the points on the motherboard and reflow the connector.

 

[boortok666]

have stripped down a wii before but only as far as checking dvd drive...would probably have to take out the motherboard and check reverse side for loose wire/solder joint etc

 

[morning_glory]

If you know how to examine a circuit board, great. Start looking with a magnifying glass. Could be a bad solder joint, cracked track or even a cap or resistor.
Follow the wires (from faceplate) & look for signs, closely.

You can always compare it with your other Wii, & maybe swap/use parts.

 

[boortok666]

will give it a go but cant use parts from other wii as that is a fully working wii...

update I had a look at tear down wii videos and it looks like you have to take of heatsink etc to get motherboard off.
So decided not to try as may cause more problems or even make wii not work.. At least wii is working as it is even though the leds are not...thanks for all replies