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[tonybolony]

So i have this nice Wii-U which been playing for a bit, and then i noticed it, a dreaded buzzing, its coming from the unit itself, and sounds near the Power Plug side, some times depending on the screen on the Controller it goes quiet, and then as the screen changes goes loud.  

 

Tried the unit without it plugged into a tv and the sound is still there, so i am guessing its to do with power?

 

anybody have any ideas as i am gutted to say the least :-(

[Foot]

Judging by your title, did you buy it from someone? or was it new?

[Chrop]

either you bumped it or bought the Wii U like that, it shouldn't be making that noise. Unfortunitly i do not know any other way to fix it besides open the Wii U up and fix it.

[alan123]

not heard of this issue before on a WiiU.

[tonybolony]

yeah i bought it used, it has been ok for a few day or so, that's why i haven't demanded my money back of the person i got it from as it was working fine for me when i got it .

 

i guess i will have to open it up and see for definate if i can locate the buzz.

 

i will keep all posted

 

tony

[Zonark]

I would stand it on the stands that way its vertical. it ciuld have fallen as for the tablet that could be a type of water damage or you bumped the switch. did you try before you bought?

dont open it it could be covered under warranty

[Cloud Windfoot Omega]

yeah i bought it used, it has been ok for a few day or so, that's why i haven't demanded my money back of the person i got it from as it was working fine for me when i got it .

 

i guess i will have to open it up and see for definate if i can locate the buzz.

 

i will keep all posted

 

tony

Do not open it, it is still under warranty!  Just contact Nintendo!

[tonybolony]

ok thank you i will contact nintendo and wont open it just yet

Wow Nintendo say they wont cover it under warranty if i cant produce a proof of purchase, because it might be second hand :-/ , i thought regardless if its under 12 months they have an obligation?

[Mewbot]

ok thank you i will contact nintendo and wont open it just yet

Wow Nintendo say they wont cover it under warranty if i cant produce a proof of purchase, because it might be second hand :-/ , i thought regardless if its under 12 months they have an obligation?

Well, if there's no warranty anyway, I guess you could open it up. If you want.

[tonybolony]

true, i am just a bit gob smacked that there not even 12 months old so, regardless of it been used or not, they should still honour it i would have thought?

[Alex Atkin UK]

Can't you just get the person you bought it off to send it in?

[Cloud Windfoot Omega]

Sometimes its good to contact them  more than one time, if you ge tthe same  answer back multiple times, then  try to  contact the original owner (if possible)

[Alex Atkin UK]

I'm kinda surprised they were so picky.  I know when my 3DS scratched itself (due to the known defect) they didn't ask for a receipt as it was within 12 months of launch, but then that was Nintendo UK.

[Cloud Windfoot Omega]

I'm kinda surprised they were so picky.  I know when my 3DS scratched itself (due to the known defect) they didn't ask for a receipt as it was within 12 months of launch, but then that was Nintendo UK.

it seems to always depend on the oporator. Sometimes you can use the online system to send in a repair which does not use a proof system just the System ID

[Gamejunkie]

it seems to always depend on the oporator. Sometimes you can use the online system to send in a repair which does not use a proof system just the System ID

In my experience it does seem to depend on who you speak to.

[xile6]

90% of the time a buzz is a cap. Capacitors that is lose ongoing bad. I replace one on a tv before. It would get warm and buzz and then cool down and stop.

But if it was used then there is no telling. Could of been lock away some where and overheated or dirt got inside .