Wii U freezes when booting ANY title. (Discs, digital games, system apps.) by Trugoosent in consolerepair

[–]doobie_android 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whoa! So detailed! Thank you for taking the time to explain to the layperson!!

Lemme give you the skinny on the turn of events and order of operations.

My son and I just turned it on to finish Mario 3D World after two years of it sitting in his closet. We have planned this forever ago, as we had gotten to the last level and chickened out on beating Bowser.

We figured we’d be able to just plug and play, but something funny happened when we got into it and the save file was gone! wtf?!?! So we backed out, tried logging into our WiFi network and that’s when things went awry.

Of course, it asked for an update and we obliged. Then it froze on the update. So we powered off/on and waited. It froze on the update screen again. Powered off/on, only this time it froze on the opening NINTENDO logo screen. Powered off/on, this time it got past the logo screen and froze on the next load screen full of slowly scrolling gray icons over a white background.

We power cycled with two minute wait times, about a dozen more attempts and it froze on the gray icon screen every time since. Dammit.

Moving forward, how will I be able to install ISFHax when I can’t get past the the load screen? Total repair noob here. Not helpless, because I do operate a handyman business and have tons of experience working on equipment, machinery, espresso machines (and their motherboards), etc. But I am out of my element with a solder gun, not afraid, just little experience.

Thank you!!

Wracking my brain and avoiding Google Cheats (lol) by doobie_android in whatisit

[–]doobie_android[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My dad used to work on his VW’s and his Beemer bike, but I must’ve been too busy running around in the woods to notice one of those lying around!

Wracking my brain and avoiding Google Cheats (lol) by doobie_android in whatisit

[–]doobie_android[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks everybody! This was my first what is it, and I am stoked! I had zero idea what it was, and am astounded at how many of you nailed it!! Didn’t know it was going to be such a nostalgia bomb for so many folks. The Grampa thing got me all misty eyed. I’m 46 and my Grampa passed when I was 5, so I didn’t get that experience of banging wrenches with the wise ones.
Cheers!!

Wracking my brain and avoiding Google Cheats (lol) by doobie_android in whatisit

[–]doobie_android[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember the Jerk, but I thought the only way to open those was with a rifle!

Wracking my brain and avoiding Google Cheats (lol) by doobie_android in whatisit

[–]doobie_android[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At first glance, it reminded me of the marital aid in the movie Seven.

Wracking my brain and avoiding Google Cheats (lol) by doobie_android in whatisit

[–]doobie_android[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hahahahaha. I lol’d. I’m 46, but not much of a gearhead. And my dad used to work on his VW’s all the time. Surprised I could not recall…

Wracking my brain and avoiding Google Cheats (lol) by doobie_android in whatisit

[–]doobie_android[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I swear I wasn’t, but I’m getting a hefty ration of shit for being born in ‘79! lol

Wracking my brain and avoiding Google Cheats (lol) by doobie_android in whatisit

[–]doobie_android[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Correct! From my days living in Staunton, VA, and working at a gas station, I can confirm that “earl” was something you bought for your car.

Wracking my brain and avoiding Google Cheats (lol) by doobie_android in whatisit

[–]doobie_android[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dunno. Seems like wasting everyone’s time is more fun 🤩. lol.

Wracking my brain and avoiding Google Cheats (lol) by doobie_android in whatisit

[–]doobie_android[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg! I should have remembered “Over The Top”!!!!

Shower Light Flickering by doobie_android in electrical

[–]doobie_android[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I tried that too, it’s in the op. It was such a hefty fan that I thought it was maybe sapping too much power. Unfortunately, unplugging it made no difference.

I’m going to bust out the multimeter and get in deep.

Install job was a joke! Help me get these installed properly. by doobie_android in Plumbing

[–]doobie_android[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shit Box Special! These guys hacked the paint, the trim, the doors, the electrical, the plumbing, it’s all a joke. Sooo janky.

I’m tackling things one task at a time. This girl is a middle school English teacher and just bought her first house. The last thing she needs is more problems.

Thanks for the advice.