Did you ever register your Wii at Mynintendo.com?
If you do it adds an extra 3 months to your warranty. Do that and it will be back in warranty and fixed for free.
That's what I did.
iPhone = Great gaming device. Don't agree? Who cares, because you're wrong.
Currently playing:
Final Fantasy VI (iOS), Final Fantasy: Record Keeper (iOS) & Dragon Quest V (iOS)