Hardware Is there a way to repair this Wii Remote?

[some1ne]

Only lasted a year. It actually works, but only if I twist it like this:

Here's a video:


Here are some pictures:

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[Foxi4]

If it works as long as you twist it, it's a contact issue. Remove the batteries, get a pack of q-tips and high-proof alcohol with no additives (spirit would be welcome) and start cleaning that PCB. Don't "pour it all over", dip a q-tip in the alcohol and go along the PCB lines, avoiding the chips and gently scrubbing at the contact points. Also make sure that you put it back together properly so that there are no loose connections. On first glance I can't see any physical damage so it's probably contact oxidation some loose connection - happens over time/due to impact/due to moisture.

 

[some1ne]

If it works as long as you twist it, it's a contact issue. Remove the batteries, get a pack of q-tips and high-proof alcohol with no additives (spirit would be welcome) and start cleaning that PCB. Don't "pour it all over", dip a q-tip in the alcohol and go along the PCB lines, avoiding the chips and gently scrubbing at the contact points. Also make sure that you put it back together properly so that there are no loose connections. On first glance I can't see any physical damage so it's probably contact oxidation some loose connection - happens over time/due to impact/due to moisture.

Tried that, still the same.

 

[some1ne]

If somebody knows about electronic, I can video call with you on Skype and you can help me as I try to do stuff on the controller.

 

[Foxi4]

Tried that, still the same.

How odd. You'd have to locate which exact part needs the "extra lovin'" without the casing on to determine what's loose - maybe you can solder the two pieces together. It's definitely fixable and at low cost as well.

 

[some1ne]

I hit it with the palm of my hand, it worked. Then I put the screws back, it stopped working.

 

[some1ne]

I think it has something to do with the battery contacts.

 

[some1ne]

Here's a video:

 

[some1ne]

Ignore this

double post, sorry

 

[JoostinOnline]

0:23 Crack that whip baby!

Are you sure the batteries aren't just low?

 

[some1ne]

0:23 Crack that whip baby!

Are you sure the batteries aren't just low?

Yep, just bought new ones.

 

[natkoden]

0:23 Crack that whip baby!

Are you sure the batteries aren't just low?

look at the video, all 4 leds are flashing, meaning batteries are full

check if the batteries are making good contact, maybe use some tin foil, like this:

 

[JoostinOnline]

look at the video, all 4 leds are flashing, meaning batteries are full

All four always flash during connection.

 

[natkoden]

All four always flash during connection.

nope, they flash according to your battery level

check it anytime you want

I have 3 flashing leds right now, last night were 4

 

[JoostinOnline]

nope, they flash according to your battery level

check anytime you want

I have 3 flashing leds right now, last night were 4

Huh, I've never noticed that, and it's not on Nintendo's website (maybe they haven't noticed either).

 

[some1ne]

look at the video, all 4 leds are flashing, meaning batteries are full

check if the batteries are making good contact, maybe use some tin foil, like this:

That didn't work either.

 

[some1ne]

Huh, I've never noticed that, and it's not on Nintendo's website (maybe they haven't noticed either).

Lol, I knew about that since the day I got my Wii.

 

[JoostinOnline]

Lol, I knew about that since the day I got my Wii.

Then your batteries must have died pretty fast.

 

[some1ne]

Then your batteries must have died pretty fast.

I read the manual.

 

[natkoden]

That didn't work either.

oh well... take it apart again and check the circuits board and the battery contacts leading to it.