Wii disc read issues

[TheBrick]

I've had my copy of Super Smash Bros. since 2009, when I got my Wii. It worked perfectly for about three years. Then, a couple months ago, when I go to boot up the game, I get a black screen. Absolutely nothing can happen; nothing seems to be responding. I think the console freezes or something; the only way to get out of said screen is to unplug the console. So, I buy a used copy of the game. It looks fine. I put it into the console... black screen! So, about two months ago, I bought a brand new, unopened copy. Guess what? Black screen! It's not the problem with the Wii not reading dual-layer discs, because it plays Xenoblade, it plays The Last Story, and it plays Metroid Prime Trilogy just fine. Would this problem be because I used the Smash Bros. exploit to install the homebrew channel? And before anyone says anything, I only use it for games that I couldn't play otherwise (imports like Terranigma, Sweet Home), or are too expensive for me to realistically play them (Magical Chase, Sapphire, Earthbound).

[k.vlaros]

I'd get or make a lens cleaner and use it. I understand there are indications that isn't the problem (other dual layer discs play; no error message, just a black screen), but a lens cleaner is useful to have even if you didn't have this problem now. The other idea is to delete your Smash save file / custom stages.

[CRTGAMER]

I'd get or make a lens cleaner and use it. I understand there are indications that isn't the problem (other dual layer discs play; no error message, just a black screen), but a lens cleaner is useful to have even if you didn't have this problem now. The other idea is to delete your Smash save file / custom stages.

These are good things to try, maybe delete that save first? There is a small chance a cleaner might do more harm then good, but an option since you are having read problems. Nintendo actually put out an official Wii cleaner, but to be honest when I disassembled my Wii there was no dust at all inside. Even with the cooling fan, no dust gets inside the drive itself. Unlike a PC that gets dust from air circulation, the Wii is built well in keeping the inside clean. The only way a laser eye can get dirty is if it physically contacts a dirty disc, which it would never do unless it already is damaged or the console is bumped while turned on.

It's not the problem with the Wii not reading dual-layer discs, because it plays Xenoblade, it plays The Last Story, and it plays Metroid Prime Trilogy just fine. Would this problem be because I used the Smash Bros. exploit to install the homebrew channel?

Are all the discs even the new ones clean with no fingerprints or scratches?

I couldn't help but notice the irony of your Login name. There might be a chance the exploit might be causing the problem. Weird that the newer game Xenoblade runs though.

The drive could be starting to go, but replacing the Wii is out if you want to keep all your locked to console saves and downloads. The drive and even just the Laser Eye can be replaced, keeping the info intact. This would be a last resort, once you exhausted all other options.

Wii Laser Replacement http://www.racketboy.com/forum/viewtopi ... 48#p621948

[TheBrick]

I'd get or make a lens cleaner and use it. I understand there are indications that isn't the problem (other dual layer discs play; no error message, just a black screen), but a lens cleaner is useful to have even if you didn't have this problem now. The other idea is to delete your Smash save file / custom stages.

These are good things to try, maybe delete that save first? There is a small chance a cleaner might do more harm then good, but an option since you are having read problems. Nintendo actually put out an official Wii cleaner, but to be honest when I disassembled my Wii there was no dust at all inside. Even with the cooling fan, no dust gets inside the drive itself. Unlike a PC that gets dust from air circulation, the Wii is built well in keeping the inside clean. The only way a laser eye can get dirty is if it physically contacts a dirty disc, which it would never do unless it already is damaged or the console is bumped while turned on.

It's not the problem with the Wii not reading dual-layer discs, because it plays Xenoblade, it plays The Last Story, and it plays Metroid Prime Trilogy just fine. Would this problem be because I used the Smash Bros. exploit to install the homebrew channel?

Are all the discs even the new ones clean with no fingerprints or scratches?

I couldn't help but notice the irony of your Login name. There might be a chance the exploit might be causing the problem. Weird that the newer game Xenoblade runs though.

The drive could be starting to go, but replacing the Wii is out if you want to keep all your locked to console saves and downloads. The drive and even just the Laser Eye can be replaced, keeping the info intact. This would be a last resort, once you exhausted all other options.

Wii Laser Replacement http://www.racketboy.com/forum/viewtopi ... 48#p621948

Hmm, I'll try both. I don't mind unlocking everything all over again; I had fun doing it the first time through. And yeah, every new disc is either spotless, or almost. But at the same time, I've got three copies of Smash Bros. Brawl laying around, and you can never have too much Smash Bros.

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