Wii artifacts problem

I have just acquired a Wii console, but the image displays artifacts/glitches. I have read that it is a problem with the GPU (Hollywood). Can this be repaired in a similar way to a PS3 by applying heat to reflow the solder balls?

 

Yes, its the same.

 

Thanks!

 

Tried it, its worse now.

 

How did you apply the heat to it? If you just tossed it in the oven, there a high chance that it'll be worse.

 

my preferred method is pouring lighter fluid all over it and then setting fire to it.

not a helpful suggestion but maybe sell it as faulty and buy a working one

 

Buy a used one, if you can. They're pretty darn cheap and you might be able to find a modded one too.

 

Like a PS3 reflow. Applied liquid flux and then a heat gun.

 

Heat gun isnt the correct way to reflow BGA chips. Regardless of what xbox/ps3 "reflowers" say.

 

I know its not a professional way of repairing a console, but I thought I would give it a try as I had nothing to lose.

 

Indeed, it also shows it was related to the issue.

As mentioned above, Wiis are silly cheap at the moment - so nothing of great value was lost.