My Wii Died......Help? (Problem Solved! - Power Brick Reset)

[TheForce8686]

Originally Posted by Steel Panther

You don't have to know how to update it for Nintendo to update it. As long as Wii Connect 24 is on and it has access to your network, it'll update automatically. Let's try resetting the Wii's power brick. Unplug it from the power bar and from the back of the Wii and leave it unplugged for 5 minutes. Remove all USB devices plugged into the Wii at this time and leave them out as well. After 5 minutes, plug it (the brick) back into the Wii and then *directly into the wall - not the surge protector*. If it powers back on, then resetting the brick worked, and you can put it back into the power bar.

Another problem could be dust buildup into the fan. You can blow it out with compressed air, or use a brush attachment for a vacuum.

That reset thing worked. I owe you a hug......I mean a manly handshake.

[kefrank]

Just an FYI to other Wii owners, this is a fairly common occurence with the Wii (it has happened a couple of times with mine in 2 years). Here's the official Wii support page with instructions for resetting the power brick:
http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/sys...r.jsp#no_power

[Steel Panther]

Originally Posted by TheForce8686

That reset thing worked. I owe you a hug......I mean a manly handshake.

You're more than welcome bro. Glad I could help.