Wii U gets stuck on initial setup

Started by Frankish424, Feb 12, 2026, 11:38 AM

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tzirf

Yeah we need to fix that Bluetooth error in order to proceed. I think your NAND-AID is installed and working properly. I think the rebuild is also successful. I don't see anything in these logs that suggests otherwise. 

If you do not have any spare parts, you can either see if you can find a broken Wii U to harvest the Bluetooth module out of or see if anyone is selling just that part. The good news is you can easily replace the module because its not paired or soldered to the Wii U board.

Frankish424

Good news are, I found something broken inside. Bad part is.. I Don't know if this is a paired part. It was not one of the cable connected modules. It was the short little one connected to the FRONT PART of the motherboard.. it says MODEL:WML-C68 on it.

tzirf

Its not paired and that is the Bluetooth module. Explains the error in the logs.

Frankish424

Well. Im cooked. All the pads on the module are ripped. impossible to repair. I'd have to buy a new one. But where can I find one xD Ebay sells them for $10 and shipping is $40. I bought this whole system for $40. The bluetooth module will cost more than the unit

tzirf

Might be better to buy a broken Wii U console. Whole console may not cost as much. Which pads on the module are ripped?


tzirf

that is some bad damage. Best to look for a replacement.

Frankish424

Quote from: tzirf on Feb 13, 2026, 02:31 PMthat is some bad damage. Best to look for a replacement.

I managed to snag up a parts console for only $12. Hopefully when it arrives, the Bluetooth module is fully functional.

tzirf

Excellent! Sounds like a bargain. Best of luck I hope the Bluetooth module is working. In my experience they don't go bad very often and the consoles I have come across that had issues with the Bluetooth module were all because it was physically damaged. Albeit I admit my sample pool of consoles is small compared to all of them out there. Take care installing it. I have big hands and find the Bluetooth module particularly difficult to align before pushing it in place.

Frankish424

I got it up and running. The Bluetooth module was the cause of the issue. Really weird issue tbh but hey, it worked out in the end. Thanks for all the help and troubleshooting!

tzirf

Quote from: Frankish424 on Feb 25, 2026, 02:10 PMI got it up and running. The Bluetooth module was the cause of the issue. Really weird issue tbh but hey, it worked out in the end. Thanks for all the help and troubleshooting!

You are welcome! Glad you were able to get it working. Cheers