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How to Troubleshoot an Activision Wireless Guitar for Rock Band for Wii

Most Activision "Guitar Hero" wireless guitar controllers can be used to play the Wii version of "Rock Band." Excepting the "Guitar Hero III" Les Paul and "Guitar Hero World Tour" Stratocaster controllers, any Activision wireless guitar is compatible with the Wii. These controllers connect to the console using the Wii remote. Issues with guitar controller functionality are typically due to malfunction of the Wii remote.

Things You'll Need

2 AA batteries
Wii remote
Activision wireless guitar controller (excluding "Guitar Hero III" and "Guitar Hero World Tour" controllers)

Instructions

- 1
  Remove the back plate from the guitar controller.
- 2
  Remove the Wii remote from the guitar controller.
- 3
  Replace the batteries in the Wii remote. Low battery power sometimes causes the device to malfunction.
- 4
  Turn on the Wii console.
- 5
  Press the sync button on the Wii remote. It is located behind the battery cover.
- 6
  Press the sync button on the console. It is located under the cover on the front of the Wii. This syncs the Wii remote and console and solves the issue if the console is not recognizing the Wii remote.
- 7
  Insert the Wii remote back into the slot in the Activision wireless guitar. Ensure the remote fits securely into the slot. The guitar controller might not function properly if the remote is not inserted correctly.
- 8
  Replace the back cover on the guitar.

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