How do you clean the laser lens on the Wii?

Just remove the screws on the outer shell, carefully remove the panels until you can clearly see the disc-loader, and then apply a cotton ear swab and a dab of rubbing alcohol to the laser's lens (it'll look glassy and shiny, can't miss it).
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How do you fix a Wii that is not reading discs?

Take a look at the disc

If you find a prominent scratch, you can try to fix it with a CD scratch repair kit. You can also try cleaning the Wii lens—the part that reads the disc inside the console—with a specialized Wii lens cleaning kit.
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Will any lens cleaner work on Wii?

Nintendo only recommends using the Wii Lens Cleaning Kit.
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How do you get dust out of a Wii console?

What to do
  1. Housing/Exterior. Spray a dry cloth with Windex or Simple Green then wipe the system down. ...
  2. Vents. Use some type of dusting tool, including a dusting attachment for a vacuum. ...
  3. Disc Trays. ...
  4. System Buttons/Levers/Ports. ...
  5. Residue left by vinyl stickers. ...
  6. Lens.
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Can dust damage consoles?

If you don't clean your Xbox regularly, dust, dirt, hair, and debris can get into your console and cause it to overheat and malfunction. Internal components like your disc drive or cooling fan can also suffer damage when dust accumulation blocks the air vents.
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Wii laser lens cleaning tutorial

How do you clean the inside of a Wii Remote?

Remove the batteries from the Wii Remote. Slightly moisten the bristles of the toothbrush, don't get them dripping wet, in warm water. Scrub the area around the buttons, working the bristles around the sides of the buttons carefully. After cleaning the buttons, dry off the Wii Remote with a paper towel.
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Where is the Wii laser lens?

Once the top cover is removed, you should be able to see the laser lens. It is located on the bottom side of the CD/DVD drive, near the center of the console.
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Can you clean a Wii disc with toothpaste?

Toothpaste works best for shallow scratches and scuffs on the reflective side. It will probably not work on a deep scratch. Scratches on the non-reflective label side should never be rubbed, and may have caused irreparable damage. If you have deep scratches, consider sending the disk to a disk repair service.
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What is a Wii lens cleaning kit?

The Wii Lens Cleaning Kit is a tool that can be used to keep the Wii console lens clean and free of dust. The cleaning kit is designed to be a tool for preventative maintenance, but is not designed to resolve any problems.
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Why does my Wii look so bad?

Why are my Wii graphics so bad? The Wii has a much lower resolution than most TVs and consoles today, 480i. Or 480p if you have a component cable. Nintendo has long invested more in innovative gameplay and strong characters and franchises than pure horsepower.
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How do you clean the Wii with the lens cleaning kit?

The cleaning kit is pretty simple. It consists of a plastic paddle with an attached cleaning pad. You put 2-3 drops of the supplied cleaning fluid on the pad, then insert the paddle into the Wii's disc slot. You wiggle the handle 10-20 times to clean the lens.
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Can a Wii be repaired?

At Asurion and uBreakiFix, our Nintendo Wii experts can help get your device back up and running fast—without the runaround—whether you need a disc drive replacement, controller repair, or help with other issues. Our experts are trained to fix Nintendo Wii and Wii U models using top-quality parts.
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How do you clean a disc?

Mix rubbing alcohol and water in a one-to-one ratio and use it to clean the DVD to remove fingerprints or other oily residue. Rubbing alcohol works well because it is mild and evaporates quickly without leaving a residue. Rub the disk with a little of the solution and let it dry.
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Does Vaseline fix scratched discs?

Vaseline Method

This method is similar to the banana method, but using petroleum jelly instead. Simply apply a small amount of petroleum jelly to a soft cloth, and gently rub it into the scratch in a circular motion. The oils from the petroleum jelly will help to fill in the scratch and restore the disc's reflectivity.
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Does the toothpaste disc trick work?

Toothpaste won't repair a crack; really, nothing will repair one. Now, a scratch, that's a different story. Optical wax can fill a scratch on the data side (not the label side), or toothpaste can sometimes lightly abrade the polycarbonate to “polish” it where the laser can read it more easily.
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How do you clean laser lenses?

Remove any slight soiling with a cotton swab soaked in acetone without exerting any pressure. Move the cotton swab over the surface while twisting with just enough pressure so that the liquid evaporates and leaves no smears on the lens. Repeat the procedure until the lens is clean without any streaks.
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What if my Wii Remote fell in water?

Let the Wii Remote dry for a few days. Don't use any type of heat (e.g. blow-dryer) to speed up the process, as this may cause damage.
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Are air dusters safe for consoles?

Yes, air duster is generally designed for use on electronics.
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What happens if you don't clean your console?

Clearing away dust keeps your fan from working too hard and your console from overheating. Both are issues that could cause bigger problems over time. We recommend deep cleaning the fan about 1–2 times per year. Aim for more often if you keep your console low to the ground or in an area that gathers dust quickly.
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How often should you dust your consoles?

General cleaning recommendations

Clean every 3-6 months or whenever needed. Important Power off and disconnect your Xbox console from the wall before cleaning it.
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