The Wii black screen is very annoying as you won’t be able to play any games on your Wii … or do anything on your Wii for that matter. So what can cause black screen and what can you do to fix Wii black screen?
A common cause of black screen is lack of power. Check to see if the Wii is actually plugged in, receiving power, and turned on (the power light should be green). If you are not receiving power from the Wii, unplug it, check the adapter connections, and plug it back in. If you’re still not getting power, try plugging the Wii into a different outlet
Another common cause is that the TV input settings are not correct. Make sure the TV is set to the correct input. You can usually find out which input settings you’re supposed to use by looking at where the Wii is connected to the TV, as the proper input is labeled there.
Wii connections may not be connected properly. Unplug the Wii and check the connections on the Wii. You should also check if the connection to the TV is connected properly.
An alternative cause of the Wii black screen is that the system has overheated. This can be caused by using the Wii for a long time or not using it in a well-ventilated area. If overheating is the cause, turn off the Wii, unplug it, and let it cool for a few hours. Next time, use the Wii in a well-ventilated area to prevent this problem from happening again.
Loss of connection between the Wii remote control and the Wii while playing Wiiware or using a Wii channel. To fix this, simply restart the Wii. To reduce the chances of the Wii Remote losing connection with the Wii, make sure that:
-no bright light sources to interfere with the communication between the remote control and the console
-there are no other sources of infrared light such as that produced by a fireplace
-no devices such as cordless phones that produce radio frequencies that adversely affect the operation of the remote control
If you cannot eliminate these sources, try moving the console to another room where there is less interference.
If these tips don’t resolve the Wii black screen issue, you may have a more serious problem. You basically have 2 options to solve this problem:
1) Send your Wii to Nintendo for repair. I recommend this option if your console is still under warranty, as you shouldn’t have to pay for repairs. However, if your warranty has expired, this option is not as attractive as you may have to pay $ 50 or more for a repair. One downside to sending your console to Nintendo for repair is that you may have to wait 4-6 weeks to get your console back, regardless of whether it is under warranty or not.
2) Repair your Wii yourself. This is the cheapest and fastest option for those whose warranty has expired. You can repair the Wii yourself, but it is essential that you have a good Wii repair guide. You may want to find a repair guide that has:
- Step-by-step instructions with pictures so you can easily understand what to do.
- Some kind of support like email support so you can ask for help if you get stuck
- A money back guarantee in case the guide doesn’t work, you can get your money back