The Nintendo Wii's Maintenance Mode is somewhat of a mystery among video game enthusiasts. When put into Maintenance Mode, the console will appear to function normally with the exception of a screen that says "The system is operating in Maintenance Mode," followed by a declaration that the online message boards typically accessible through the console are disabled. Nintendo has stated that Maintenance Mode has no use for consumers, though certain games may not operate properly--indicating that the Maintenance Mode may be a type of Safe Mode, blocking out unnecessary programs to allow for modifications to the system's firmware. If you'd like to explore the Maintenance Mode for yourself, you can put your Wii into it in just a few easy steps.
Instructions
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Power on your Wii,
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Hold down the "-" and "+" buttons on your Wii-mote (the controller) as soon as the s Health and Safety screen appears on your television set.
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Press the "A" button while holding down the "-" and "+" buttons as indicated in Step 2. This will put your system into Maintenance Mode, as indicated by a confirmation message that will pop up.
