Clean the Wii System
The Wii is a popular gaming system produced by Nintendo. Continual use, dust and cigarette smoke can build up in the Wii system and cause it to operate poorly. In 2009, Nintendo released a cleaning kit. Regular maintenance with a cleaning kit, including washing off the exterior of the system and the remotes will keep it in top condition.
Instructions
1. Buy a Wii cleaning kit at any electronics store that carries the Wii. Make sure that it has the official Nintendo seal to ensure the kit is approved and recommended by Nintendo. Using a lens cleaning kit from any other type of electronic device is not recommended by Nintendo.
2. Read the step-by-step instruction manual that comes included in the box.
3. Plug your Wii system into the electrical outlet. Press eject to remove a disc that may have been left in the system. Incidentally, you should never leave game discs in the Wii when not in use, because it may cause a strain on the system leading to possible future damage.
4. Apply two to three drops of the cleaning fluid provided in the kit, on the small cleaning pad that is on the cleaning disk. Nintendo directions instruct you not to use more than the recommended drops of solution.
5. Put the cleaning disk into the Wii, holding onto the handle that is on one side. Wait 5 seconds and then move the handle up and down or side to side depending on whether your Wii is in the horizontal or vertical position. Move the handle slowly about 20 times. Let go of the handle and press eject. Remove the cleaning disk. Never pull the disk out without pushing eject first.
6. Clean the Wii system regularly to prevent the build up of contaminates. The Wii cleaning kit is not intended to fix problems, only for maintenance.
7. Send your Wii into Nintendo for maintenance if you are experiencing problems playing Super Smash Brothers Brawl. Nintendo said they will clean the Wii system free in this situation. If your Wii is still not playing or has other problems, check out the Wii website to find out about service options.
8. Clean the exterior of your Wii system when dirt and grime get in the grooves. Use a stiff piece of cardboard the width of a credit card to push through the exterior grooves of the Wii, removing dirt. Spray a clean cloth with a small amount of window cleaner; wipe the exterior of the Wii and the remotes down until they are clean. Do not spray anything directly onto the Wii or the remote. On the back of the Wii, blow the dust out of the screen that covers the fan.
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