The Wii is responsible for keeping you safe from the clutches of boredom. Its ease of use coupled with fun, interactive games and the amazing ability of turning your movements into actions is the reason for it being one of the most popular and fun console today. So it is a terrible thing when the Wii starts to freeze. The fixes for this problem depends on when the Wii freezes. It basically breaks down to weather the Wii freezes during gameplay or if it freezes at a menu screen. Below are some possible causes and fixes for the Wii freezing problem:
If the Wii freezes during gameplay, it may be a problem with the game; for example the game CD may be too scratched up for it to work properly in the Wii, the game may have bugs in it etc. Try playing another game to see if that is the problem.
Overheating can also cause the Wii to freeze either in gameplay, menu screen...or anywhere for that matter. Overheating is mainly caused by 2 factors:
1) The Wii not places in a well-ventilated area
2) Dust buildup inside the Wii
If your Wii is not in a well-ventilated area, then it may not be able to cool effectively resulting in the overheating problem. If your console has overheated due to this, leave it to cool in a well-ventilated area, for a few hours. Afterward, always play it in a well-ventilated area so that it does not overheat again.
Dust buildup inside the Wii may also cause overheating. This is more common in older Wiis. Over time, dust will find its way inside the Wii and settle on the internal components. This dust traps heat and makes it harder for the Wii to keep cool. If this is causing the Wii to overheat, try using a can of compressed air to remove the dust.
If unfortunately, none of those tips work, you are left with 2 options:
1) Let Nintendo repair it- I would recommend this solution if your Wii is still under warranty since the creators will be repairing it, and you shouldn't have to pay for the repairs. If you are one of the unfortunate people whose warranty has expired, you can be charged $50 and up for a Wii repair. Also all Wii's that are sent to Nintendo for repairs take few weeks before they are returned. That's a very, very long wait for a Wii freezing fix.
2) Fix the Wii yourself- It is possible to fix the Wii yourself, but you will need a good Wii repair guide. The advantages of having such a guide is that you determine how long it takes for the Wii to be repaired, many good repair guides cost less than $30 dollars and they do not require any special tools.
To fix the Wii freezing problem yourself, you need to get a good Wii repair guide, otherwise you stand the chance of further damaging your console. Check out these 2 good Wii repair guides. But don't take my word for it, see for yourself if they are good!
