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Old 06-01-2009, 8:15 PM   #1
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Default child put something in our WII console

DD has put something inside our nintendo WII console? It is rattling and won't shake out.

Cheapest place on where to get it fixed much appreciated - it's only 2 weeks old and was a gift
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Old 06-01-2009, 8:28 PM   #2
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I dont know of any places to fix cheap i would try my self and save a few quid heres a link that may help http://forums.lovingwii.com/nintendo...-pictures.html

does affect the wii in any way apart from a ratttle if not leave it in there
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Old 06-01-2009, 8:34 PM   #3
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Yes it won't play the game and has scratched the disc my husband did insert. Thanks for link will have a look x
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Old 06-01-2009, 8:40 PM   #4
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You could try to take it back , and get a replacement just say its not working and something seems to be loose

worth a try, i think

If you open the wii it will void your warranty
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There are usually console repair workshops at my local computer fairs (manchester) might be worth a google.



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Old 06-01-2009, 8:49 PM   #6
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You could try to take it back , and get a replacement just say its not working and something seems to be loose

worth a try, i think

If you open the wii it will void your warranty
exactly what i would suggest. Tell them it's scratching your disks & you would like a replacement. Not worth loosing a years warrenty by opening it.



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Thankyou to all who replied I called Nintendo and told them the truth it may a loose screw or maybe a penny from my daughter and they are sending me a freepost sticker, will look at it, if it is indeed a penny the cost is £27.40 to remove and if any damage or irrepairable the max is £65 incl removing the offending article, whatever the outcome. If a screw come losse it is free and they will replace the game it has also scratched.

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Old 08-01-2009, 8:20 AM   #8
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The best thing is to return it to the place it was bought, its only 2 weeks old tell them it won't play disks and has dammaged the one you tried. I wouldn't tell them you think your daughter has put somthing in side it at all.

and buy a shelf to put it on so your daughter can't put anything else in there. Why send it to Nintendo when some shops will test it and try it out if they are being anal but most will just hand over a new console with it being less than a month old.
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