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Posted on Apr 23, 2017

Wii "An error has occured" when disc is inserted.

My Wii has stopped reading any Wii games. When I insert a Wii game I get "An error has occurred. Press the eject button, remove the game disk, and turn off the power to the console. Please read the Wii operations manual for further instructions". This happens with every Wii game I own (These are all authentic Wii games) but not with any gamecube games. I have unplugged the Wii and left it unplugged overnight as I have read elsewhere. Also my Wii has been making a funny noise when a disk is inserted for a few weeks now. How would I be able to fix this problem myself?

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Maybe the disc is inserted in the wrong direction switch it to the other side that will work.

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  • Posted on Feb 23, 2011

SOURCE: An error has occurred. Press

Hi there mortil

What to do when your Wii Has problems with reading disks and you have tried cleaning the disk.

This does not mean your Disk Drive needs replacing more often than not it just needs the laser to be readjusted.

Option 1

You can send this off to Nintendo if your still in warranty because it is included in there free fixes so they will do the collecting for you, fix it and return the Wii to you, all for free, but it will take 4-6 weeks.

Option 2

If you are out of warranty its the same process as above but its $150 in cost

Option 3

now a new Disk drive would cost around $75 for a compatible one and you may need some one to fit it at a cost as well.

Option 4

What I recommend is a Wii Repair Guide that will show you the simple steps yourself, you will be up and running again in less than an hour and the cost is far less than option 2 & 3

Good Luck

Chris Foley

Feel Free to leave me a comment if you need further assistance.

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  • Posted on Mar 04, 2011

SOURCE: when the game disc starts

I cannot say what the issue is, all I can tell you is to call Nintendos technical support and if its still under warranty have them replace it.

Heres a user manual: http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/downloads/WiiOpMn_setup.pdf

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