Why is my Wii U not turning on even though it's plugged in?

Wii U Won't Turn On Potential causes include the AC adapter needing to be reset, a faulty wall outlet, a broken AC adapter, an overheating console, and a damaged motherboard.
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What to do if your Wii U won't turn on?

Reset the Wii U console by pressing and holding down the power button on the front of the Wii U console for six seconds. If the Wii U console does not reset, unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet, wait 15 seconds, and then plug it back in.
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Why won't my Wii turn on when its plugged in?

What to do. Check any accessories attached directly to the console to make sure that it is licensed and undamaged. Unlicensed or damaged accessories shouldn't be used with the console. Try using a different wall outlet, or plug a different device into the outlet to make sure the outlet is providing power.
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How do you fix a Wii U that won't charge?

What to do
  1. Unplug the Wii U GamePad AC adapter from the Wii U GamePad and wall outlet.
  2. Wait at least 90 seconds. It takes this long for the AC adapter to reset, so it is extremely important that you wait the full 90 seconds.
  3. Plug the AC adapter back into the Wii U GamePad and wall outlet.
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How do I get my Wii U to work?

Complete these steps
  1. Connect the Wii U GamePad to its AC adapter and allow it to charge.
  2. Find an area to set up the Wii U console.
  3. While the Wii U GamePad is charging, connect the Wii U console to its AC adapter.
  4. Connect the Wii U console to your television.
  5. Power on the television and Wii U console.
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Wii U No Power. Could it be this easy to fix?

How do you unfreeze a Wii U?

Console needs to be reset

Sometimes random freezing can occur after the system has been plugged in for too long. To rest, turn off game console and gamepad, unplug the game console from the power brick and the power brick from the wall outlet, and wait 10-15 seconds before reconnecting.
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Can Wii U be fixed?

From motherboard issues to blown fuses, our experts are trained to fix almost any problem with your Nintendo Wii U—and replace it if they can't. We offer a no-cost diagnostic to find what's wrong with your device. The process is quick, easy, and transparent.
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What is the Wii U battery life?

The Wii U GamePad will remain charged for 3-5 hours. Actual battery life depends on the screen brightness, the features used (such as the camera and microphone), wireless communication use, ambient temperature, and other factors.
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Where is the Wii reset button?

Press and hold the POWER Button down until the system resets; this may take some time. Once the system is powered down, press the POWER Button once to turn it back on.
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Why won t my switch turn on?

The most common answer to “Why won't my Nintendo Switch start?" is low or no battery power. Try placing it in the dock and charging it for at least 30 minutes before turning it on again. If your Switch is successfully charging, the green light on the lower left of the dock will appear.
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What does it mean when the Wii U light is orange?

An orange LED indicates that your Wii U GamePad is charging. This does not mean that the Wii U GamePad will turn on immediately. It may take up to fifteen minutes of charging before the Wii U GamePad turns on. If the Wii U GamePad will still not charge in the Wii U GamePad Cradle, please contact us for support.
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Why is my Wii plugged in but black and white?

If you're only finding the image in black and white, you may need to switch the setting of the input select from a component signal to a standard AV signal.
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How do I know if my Wii is bricked?

Identifying a brick

To test this, hold + and - when pressing A; if the system still refuses to boot, it is a banner brick, otherwise it is a mail brick. If "Error 003" appears on the screen, then it is an Error 003 brick. If an Opera error shows, then it is a System Menu brick.
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What causes a bricked Wii?

They can be caused by software or hardware, but it's most commonly caused by software. Also, the main cause of bricks is failed attempts at modding a device. The reason why bricks are called bricks is actually quite simple.
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Why does my Wii U keep turning off?

This behavior indicates that the Wii U is overheating. Verify the following: Make sure the system is positioned in a well-ventilated area. Nintendo recommends against operating its systems on carpet or other soft surfaces to keep the system properly ventilated.
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Is Wii U outdated?

With 13 million or so sales since its 2012 launch, the Wii U was one of the worst-performing consoles in Nintendo's history. After it was discontinued in 2017, the company moved on from that era with ports and sequels of its best games that made the originals seem obsolete.
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How do I check the health of my Wii U battery?

From the Wii U Menu, press the HOME Button. The Wii U GamePad's battery level will be displayed in the top-left corner.
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How do I know if my Wii U is charging?

The Wii U GamePad Battery LED Status indicator is located to the bottom right of the gamepad. It is labeled Battery. Off: The Wii U GamePad still has a strong charge. Orange: The Wii U GamePad is currently charging.
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Can Gamestop fix a Wii?

No they do not as a service, but if you have a warranty on a console and you meet the requirements, they will replace it for you with another and send yours back to their warehouse to be refurbished.
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Can your Wii U get bricked?

This can be a sign of dying NAND, where factory reset could permanently brick it, so it won't even boot. If you are already at the point where your console is bricked, there is nothing you can currently do about it. All may not be lost yet, so don't throw away your console!
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How do you get a game out of a dead Wii?

If the tray gets stuck, or the cd causes it to get jammed(usually from being inserted crooked by mistake) you could stick a paper clip in it and it would manually eject the tray. Look and see if your wii has a tiny hole about the size of a paper clip. If it does see if it's the manual eject button with a paper clip.
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How do you force shutdown a Wii?

How do you turn off the Wii console if the controller has run out of power? The Wii has multiple Buttons on the front. The Top Button in vertical orientation is power, press this for a few seconds to force shut down the console.
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Why is my Wii U home button flashing?

This is most likely caused by having your alert notifications for the Quick Start Menu set to show up on the Wii U GamePad LED. Turn them off to resolve the issue.
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