Wii Died :(

CliffyG · 28-05-2007, 09:34

It's been working fine since being chipped and Jodie has been playing Super Paper Mario for the last 3 days (first import game i've tried). Turned it on this morning and was greeted by a loud grinding noise. Popped the CD out and turned it off quickly and there were no scratches on the CD at all. It doesn't grind anymore but i can no longer read even the original games i have. Is it worth me removing the Wiikey then trying to send it back? I have the receipt still but guess they'd tell me to speak directly to Nintendo?

CliffyG · 28-05-2007, 09:47

Tesco's will replace it, just means i lose all my downloaded VC games

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Desmo · 28-05-2007, 10:57

I'm pretty sure that you can get your VC games back. Think you might have to phone Nintendo tech support and they can link them to your new console for re-downloading.

petemc · 28-05-2007, 12:11

Ouch but at least you can get it replaced.

CliffyG · 28-05-2007, 15:25

Nope i've lost my receipt now too

, no tescos have them in stock anyway so i wont be able to get a replacement.

Haly · 28-05-2007, 15:26

Have you got a bank statement or anything like that detailing the transaction? That should do iirc.

CliffyG · 28-05-2007, 15:29

Was bought from Ebay originally unfortunately.

Haly · 28-05-2007, 15:30

Ah ok, should be fine to send back to Nintendo to replace though. From things I've read they've been very good at fast replacements.

CliffyG · 28-05-2007, 15:33

Think they'll notice it's been cracked open though? The Wiikey has been removed already.

Haly · 28-05-2007, 15:35

Won't know till you send it off

It's worth a try, worst that happens is they say no, and it's buggered anyhow.
I'd give it a go.

28-05-2007, 09:34	#1
CliffyG Vodka Martini Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Lower Cambourne Posts: 576	Wii Died :( It's been working fine since being chipped and Jodie has been playing Super Paper Mario for the last 3 days (first import game i've tried). Turned it on this morning and was greeted by a loud grinding noise. Popped the CD out and turned it off quickly and there were no scratches on the CD at all. It doesn't grind anymore but i can no longer read even the original games i have. Is it worth me removing the Wiikey then trying to send it back? I have the receipt still but guess they'd tell me to speak directly to Nintendo? __________________

28-05-2007, 09:47	#2
CliffyG Vodka Martini Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Lower Cambourne Posts: 576	Tesco's will replace it, just means i lose all my downloaded VC games . __________________

28-05-2007, 10:57	#3
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	I'm pretty sure that you can get your VC games back. Think you might have to phone Nintendo tech support and they can link them to your new console for re-downloading. __________________

28-05-2007, 12:11	#4
petemc Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nr Liverpewl Posts: 4,371	Ouch but at least you can get it replaced. __________________ Thats no hamster, its a space station!

28-05-2007, 15:25	#5
CliffyG Vodka Martini Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Lower Cambourne Posts: 576	Nope i've lost my receipt now too , no tescos have them in stock anyway so i wont be able to get a replacement. __________________

28-05-2007, 15:26	#6
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	Have you got a bank statement or anything like that detailing the transaction? That should do iirc. __________________ Halycopter

28-05-2007, 15:29	#7
CliffyG Vodka Martini Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Lower Cambourne Posts: 576	Was bought from Ebay originally unfortunately. __________________

28-05-2007, 15:30	#8
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	Ah ok, should be fine to send back to Nintendo to replace though. From things I've read they've been very good at fast replacements. __________________ Halycopter

28-05-2007, 15:33	#9
CliffyG Vodka Martini Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Lower Cambourne Posts: 576	Think they'll notice it's been cracked open though? The Wiikey has been removed already. __________________

28-05-2007, 15:35	#10
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	Won't know till you send it off It's worth a try, worst that happens is they say no, and it's buggered anyhow. I'd give it a go. __________________ Halycopter