sounds like someone is trying to cover up a wiimote incident
Well, do not let the sides of the Wii rest against anything if it is upright, and if it is laying down, do not put it on a warm surface (TV) or on top of any other audio equipment. Also, do not put other equipment on top of it.
not being able to turn it back on untill plugging it into another outlet.
this part really made me like the electricity coming out of a different outlet is some different kind of electricity
sounds like the flux capacitor needs replacing.
preferably a brush with metal bristles to get it extra cleanSounds like dirty electricity! Get in there with a toothbrush and some toothpaste.