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Non-NEC Console Related Discussion => Console Chat => Topic started by: bob on January 19, 2015, 08:46:40 AM

Title: If you havent used your Wii in a while...
Post by: bob on January 19, 2015, 08:46:40 AM
...be careful. Last time i used all of my controllers was 4 momths ago. Today, i needed a spare set of AA batteries, and two of my controllers had them explode. I was able to clean one of them to working again, but the other was destroyed.
If this thread helps one person avoid this, its worth it.
Title: Re: If you havent used your Wii in a while...
Post by: xelement5x on January 19, 2015, 08:52:33 AM
Boo!  Were you using alkalines?  Rechargables?  A specific brand?
Title: Re: If you havent used your Wii in a while...
Post by: bob on January 19, 2015, 08:53:17 AM
Plain ol' duracells.
Title: Re: If you havent used your Wii in a while...
Post by: cjameslv on January 19, 2015, 08:56:15 AM
This will never happen to me....don't own a wii, never will lol
Title: Re: If you havent used your Wii in a while...
Post by: xelement5x on January 19, 2015, 10:41:44 AM
Quote from: cjameslv on January 19, 2015, 08:56:15 AM
This will never happen to me....don't own a wii, never will lol

You are missing out sir!  There are some excellent titles on the system, and if you like lightgun games it is a godsend.
Title: Re: If you havent used your Wii in a while...
Post by: esteban on January 19, 2015, 11:01:29 AM
That's weird. I've had batteries sit for a long time without any issues. I wonder if the remotes are stored in a hot area (a receiver that gets hot and has little ventilation)?
Title: Re: If you havent used your Wii in a while...
Post by: MrBroadway on January 19, 2015, 11:03:19 AM
I thought that was a 90s myth. We always (and I still do) take out batteries when not using a product in a while. I keep rechargies in now, but those shouldn't be an issue since I don't have them turned on.
Title: Re: If you havent used your Wii in a while...
Post by: Dicer on January 19, 2015, 11:05:05 AM
Common knowledge (or at least it should be)
Not using something, pull dem batteries...


Title: Re: If you havent used your Wii in a while...
Post by: TR0N on January 19, 2015, 06:00:04 PM
I never had that problem,though one wii-remote i used for many years finally died out.It just wouldn't power on any more so i bought another to replace it.
Title: Re: If you havent used your Wii in a while...
Post by: esadajr on January 20, 2015, 09:13:16 AM
that reminds me it has been months since I used any of the wii remotes. Thanks for the reminder.
Title: Re: If you havent used your Wii in a while...
Post by: graffias79 on January 20, 2015, 11:00:07 AM
To clean up alkaline battery spillage use lemon or lime juice.  Squirt a little into a cap or something and dip qtips in it.  It'll come right off.
Title: Re: If you havent used your Wii in a while...
Post by: Jibbajaba on January 20, 2015, 12:40:34 PM
Quote from: graffias79 on January 20, 2015, 11:00:07 AM
To clean up alkaline battery spillage use lemon or lime juice.  Squirt a little into a cap or something and dip qtips in it.  It'll come right off.

Vinegar also works.
Title: Re: If you havent used your Wii in a while...
Post by: Gentlegamer on January 20, 2015, 01:50:25 PM
ProTip: use eneloops, and take them out when not used for extended periods
Title: Re: If you havent used your Wii in a while...
Post by: KnightWarrior on January 20, 2015, 03:39:27 PM
I don't take them out

Duracells are known for exploding, I use Energizer Rechargables
Title: Re: If you havent used your Wii in a while...
Post by: cr8zykuban0 on January 20, 2015, 03:46:45 PM
i also use energizer rechargeables but i'll keep a look out on my wii controllers and my gameboys just to be safe.
Title: Re: If you havent used your Wii in a while...
Post by: munchiaz on January 21, 2015, 09:00:49 AM
damn. good to know. im going to check my wiimotes today when i get home
Title: Re: If you havent used your Wii in a while...
Post by: Punch on January 22, 2015, 11:44:06 PM
If you don't use it, you'll lose it (to battery corrosion). It's awful when it happens.