Question on power on issue

[misticknight1]

I wrote this one reddit too but hoping to get better answer here

So I’ve finally dug out my Wii U after idk how many years. Just a quick question. I’ve read about the Wii u not working for some people when it’s been off for long period. Thankfully mine did work.

My question is I think I’ll pack it away again when I’ve replayed WWHD which is the only reason I dug it out. Is there any benefit to hacking it as a back up Incase I ever dig it out again and it doesn’t turn on or regardless hacked or not if this issue happens my Wii u is gone in which case I’d rather keep it stock.

 

[Lostbhoy]

It's not a power issue you've read about its the eemc chip dying and it's apparently localised to the Toshiba models iirc??

Modding your console would ensure you can create a back up and restore your console in the event of the unthinkable.

So... Stock.. Dead. Modded... Recoverable.

 

[SDIO]

No it's Hynix, the Toshiba ones are fine. We can also recovery them now without a backup. Doing a backup might still be worth it, as it forces the eMMC to read every page and detect and correct emerging errors, before they become irrecoverable.
If it is a Hynix it might make sense to install ISFShax, but on other eMMCs I wouldn't bother if it still works fine.

 

[misticknight1]

No it's Hynix, the Toshiba ones are fine. We can also recovery them now without a backup. Doing a backup might still be worth it, as it forces the eMMC to read every page and detect and correct emerging errors, before they become irrecoverable.
If it is a Hynix it might make sense to install ISFShax, but on other eMMCs I wouldn't bother if it still works fine.

Thanks guys. How do I check if it’s Hynix or Toshiba ?

 

[SDIO]

You can use wiiuident

 

[misticknight1]

You can use wiiuident

Thanks everyone. Guess I’ll go down this road while i have the console out then before I pack it away again

I should ask, what guide do you guys recommend. All the ones I’m finding online are a few years old I’m assuming it’s cause nothing has changed with the method but just Incase I use an outdated one.