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Nintendo DSi: de r knop reageert niet meer..

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 01:53:29 -0700

De r knop reageert niet meer. Kan ik dkt zelf repareren en zo ja, hoe.

⟐ Answered maart 25, 2022 at 1:53 MST

Nintendo 3DS XL 2015: Gyro works but is really wonky and jank. Fix?

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 08:54:31 -0700

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1T4JACTr...

Game Boy Advance: Gba gaat niet meer aan. Power lamp gaat niet aan, beeld gaat niet aan.

Sun, 29 Nov 2020 09:21:56 -0700

Powerlamp gaat niet meer aan, beeld gaat niet aan. Batterij al proberen te vervangen dat is het niet. Is zoiets nog te repareren?

⟐ Answer accepted november 29, 2020 at 9:21 MST

Nintendo DS Lite: Waarom is mijn bovenscherm stuk?

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 13:12:48 -0700

Mijn topscreen van de nintendo ds werd laatst ineens wit.het geluid en touchscreen en de rest doen het nog prima,maar ik weet niet wat ik aan dit probleem kan doen en hoe??ik heb gewacht of het vanzelf normaal werd maar helaas niet.

Kan iemand me ermee helpen??dankje!

⟐ Answered augustus 28, 2019 at 13:12 MST

Nintendo 3DS XL 2015: Possible causes for no power on?

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:12:49 -0700

I opened my N3DS XL to do a bluetooth mod( tapping into the battery 3.7v pins and headphone jack, only), the mod was sucessfully soldered in and powered up, however, the 3DS would no longer power up giving me only a brief flash of the blue led and no screen activity. I desoldered the mod and checked for bad fuses, this board is not labeled for f1 and f2 so the ones I checked had a dark green appearance and tested ok. Hooking up the wall power adapter gives a solid orange charge light but still no power to device and same blue led blink. My ribbon cables all seem tight and untorn and I see no bridged connections or stray solder on board. Any ideas where to troubleshoot next?

⟐ Answered juni 17, 2026 at 6:12 MST

Nintendo 3DS 2015: Volume slider stuck at 85% MOTHERBOARD ISSUE

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:06:13 -0700

So i bought this new 3ds from japan, I think it had liquid damage cause the camera was broken and the 3d and volume slider were stuck to the max. I replaced the camera and the speakers flex so the camera and 3d work 100% now but the volume is stuck at 85% (i confirmed this with luma) and I replaced the motherboard with another one and to test and the volume slider worked with that one.

Edit: I checked with 3dsident, the 3ds reads the volume slider always at the max, not 85%

Any idea on how can I fix this?

⟐ Commented juni 17, 2026 at 0:06 MST

Nintendo 3DS XL: 3ds XL [MODDED+Luma CFW] won’t turn on/blue LED/black screens

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:17:16 -0700

So, my 3ds has custom firmware and is modded. I was recently downloading some games from Hshop and when I exited the shop, it said that the SD card was removed and needed to reboot. When it was finished, all my downloaded 3ds games disappeared and wouldn’t come back. I found out that the game file became corrupted so I went into FBI to start deleting corrupted titles then I accidentally pushed the “launch title” on a corrupted file and now my 3ds wont turn on. It has a blue LED with no WiFi LED but the Luma start configuration works. It still doesn’t turn on if I remove the SD card or if I plug it in. I’ve tried many things but it still won’t work, any ideas to help me out?

⟐ Commented juni 16, 2026 at 23:17 MST

Nintendo DSi XL: My NDSIXL doesnt turn on

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:19:24 -0700

Hi! My NDSIXL doesnt turn on. I press the power button, see two white screens about 1 second, see power light is blue, (but wi-fi light is off) and after one second device off. What’s problem with it?

⟐ Answered juni 16, 2026 at 22:19 MST

New Nintendo 2DS XL: R trigger with copper pads ripped

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:06:38 -0700

Hello! I'm a beginner at micro-soldering and I'm working on a New 2DS XL. The pads are completely ripped. I need to install jumper wires to fix this, but I'm not sure where to safely scrape the solder mask to expose the underlying traces without damaging them. Any advice or reference on where to scratch would be highly appreciated!

⟐ Commented juni 16, 2026 at 22:06 MST

Nintendo 3DS XL: Nintendo 3DS XL, won't start.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:03:54 -0700

Hi guys, I'm having a problem with my Nintendo 3DS XL.

The Nintendo was shipped to me completely disassembled, so I reassembled it and replaced the top display (the flat panel was visibly damaged).

I charged the Nintendo and the charging LED lights up correctly, but after charging it for over an hour, the Nintendo won't turn on for any reason.

When connected to the power supply, pressing the power button turns the charging LED off and back on within a second; no flashing displays, no sound, nothing.

However, when running on battery power only, no LED lights up, not even for a moment.

I think I can rule out damage to one of the displays, since from what I know, if one of the two displays is damaged, a white flash should be visible on one of the displays.

I checked fuses F1 and F2, and they're OK.

I've unplugged and replugged all the flat cables and the wireless card, but the problem still persists.

The only oddity is the battery voltage. Specifically, when I insert the battery into the contacts, it reads 4.1V correctly. When I press the power button, the voltage drops to 0.85V and stays there until I remove and reinsert the battery, returning it to 4.1V.

I removed the SD card, and there's no play in the card slot.

I should point out that there's not the classic blue LED and black screen problem; no LEDs light up, except the charging LED.

Can anyone tell me what the problem might be? I've been stuck in this situation for days now, and there doesn't seem to be a way out.

Thank you all for your time.

⟐ Commented juni 15, 2026 at 22:03 MST

Nintendo DSi: How do I fix unresponsive shoulder buttons?

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:33:37 -0700

Very simply, the L and R buttons on my DSi don't work anymore. I tried going to Nintendo about the problem, but they said it'd cost at least $50 to repair...and my system is long past its warranty. Will I have to take apart my DS to fix it?

⟐ Commented juni 15, 2026 at 7:33 MST

Game Boy Color: Pokemon pinball boots to white screen. Need help

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 03:14:11 -0700

Hello, my gbc copy of pokemon pinball i bought isn’t working. I attached multiple images just in case for viewing. I cleaned the pins with isopropyl alcohol, started the game, it shows the gbc logo like normal, then the screen goes white. I have a battery replacement and solder coming tomorrow, but I’m hoping I can get some help here before making any drastic decisions to further mess with the board. Any help would be greatly appreciated thanks!!!

⟐ Answered juni 14, 2026 at 3:14 MST

Nintendo 3DS 2015: 3DS doesn't charge or work unplugged, but sees the battery fine

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:04:22 -0700

[It's USB-C modded, fiy]

Recently, I've decided to pick up my New 3DS to play some Picross, and noticed that it wouldn't power on. I tried charging it over night, but it still wouldn't work, I assume it never charged despite turning on the charge light.

I checked with a multimeter and the battery only showed 1.2v, so I'll assume it's dead dead.

As I've been waiting for a new battery to arrive, I've been playing it with a power bank attached.

Today, it arrived, and the 3DS doesn't turn on with it. It sees the battery, it shows it's fully charged, but when I unplug the power bank, it immediately shuts off.

I don't want to assume I have a new dead battery just yet, but I haven't opened it just yet.

Pertaining to the USB-C mod, it's only become an issue now, despite around a year of using it, it charged the battery just fine.

Edit: Here is a picture of my board and mod. It's not the best, but I'll get a better one when I can

Edit 2: I think I have found the issue... Those cables aren't meant to be crimped, are they?...

Edit 3: I have tested what I presume to be both F1 and F2 fuses (it's the ones surrounded) and they appear, at first glance, to be nominal. There's a slight voltage drop in the F2 fuse (from 4.3 to 3.7 volts), but not being sure about nominal voltages, I'm assuming they're fine.

⟐ Answer accepted juni 10, 2026 at 3:04 MST

Nintendo 3DS: Help Identifying How To Fix Charging Port that Fell Off

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:31:06 -0700

Hi.

I've been trying to repair my old 3DS, and for the most part this has gone smoothly with minimal issues. The only problem I'm facing immediately is that I'll need to do some soldering to re-affix the charging port. I have zero experience with this and need a hand identifying what steps I should take with my console.

I've tried to get some up-close photos of it, and I can see a little bit of green/yellow missing from the outer soldered point. They appear black up close, and with some further inspection also seemed to have a residue of something, very thin and eggshell-like.

I'm looking at all sorts of guides to try and figure out what to do, but I've yet to come across any that have damage even remotely similar to that on mine. The port itself doesn't look damaged, thankfully, I'm just struggling to tell where to start on fixing it.

⟐ Commented juni 04, 2026 at 17:31 MST

Nintendo 3DS 2015: New 3ds won't turn on charging light is on and blue light is on

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:49:36 -0700

I have had my New 3ds since it released, no issues until about last year when I tried to turn it on and my screen was black but my blue light would turn on. It charges because the orange light turns on, but it will not boot. I have tried getting a new battery and also tried safe boot but nothing is working.

⟐ Answered juni 03, 2026 at 2:49 MST

Nintendo 3DS 2015: My New 3DS turns on and then off with a popping sound.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:19:29 -0700

After spilling around a third of a cup of dilute orange juice back in 2016, when I turn on my New Nintendo 3DS, the blue light comes on for about three seconds and then the bottom screen flashes for less than a second and instantly turns off which is accompanied with a popping noise. The humidity sticker near the battery is untouched and when I disassembled the New 3DS there were no signs of corrosion or water damage to the motherboard. Any help is appreciated, thank you.

Update 2026: Board pictures. No noticeable corrosion to the board and the water sticker is undamaged. The flap for one of the touch screen ribbon cables is missing, but the issue I'm having was present before breaking that off. Continuity for caps on the board seems to be fine after a quick probe. I should mention that when the console came into contact with orange juice, the top screen failed with bottom screen still working for a bit. Cannot remember if it died or I turned it off and turned it on again.

I have swapped the top screen before in an attempt to fix it with no progress. The bottom screen flashes - I've read online that this indicates its okay and it would be the top screen that is the issue hence why I replaced it - and the power board has its LEDS working. Not sure where to go from here.

Here are pictures of the speaker ribbon cable assembly.

UPDATE: Well boys, I have to say I'm quite chuffed. After 10 years of being dormant I finally get a chance to use my present. I believe the issue was the speaker ribbon cable. The bottom screen probably needs a replacement too. To think Nintendo weren't bothered replacing a ribbon cable for 80 quid is mad. Very happy with this.

Note the date on the screen. As of June 2nd it's all over after a couple attempts and a whole 4 year electronics degree :]

⟐ Commented juni 03, 2026 at 2:19 MST

Nintendo 3DS: 3D slider doesn't work

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:31:29 -0700

I just got my hands on an original (2011) 3DS with a broken 3D slider. The slider itself, well, slides, but it doesn’t change anything. The console is stuck permanently in 3D mode.

How do I fix it? I’m willing to crack open the 3DS as my final goal is to completely fix it and keep it. :)

⟐ Commented juni 01, 2026 at 21:31 MST

Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP: Why wont it get off of the "gameboy" screen?

Sat, 30 May 2026 20:18:17 -0700

My gameboy is charged, and turns on and it goes to the 'gameboy' screen but it wont leave that screen. HELP!! what do i do? how can i get it so i can play games on it?

⟐ Commented mei 30, 2026 at 20:18 MST

Nintendo 3DS XL 2015: Blue light turns on but nothing else turns on

Wed, 27 May 2026 03:33:09 -0700

I took apart the system to replace the XYBA button contacts and then after putting it back together the system had an issue with turning on and then turning off with a pop. I have since fixed that problem by replugging some cables however now the system blue light turns on while nothing else does. If i charge the system the orange light will turn on but will immediately turn off upon turning the system on. If I remove the sd card the blue light turns off immediately instead

I think i found the problem

⟐ Commented mei 27, 2026 at 3:33 MST

Nintendo DS Lite: whys my ds keep freezing

Mon, 25 May 2026 17:58:54 -0700

so today i've been trying to play nintendogs: labrador and friends on my black ds, and as seen its just frozen on the voice input bit over and over again. its really annoying cus the one day i want to play my ds it breaks >:(

my copy of nintendogs and my ds are most certainly not fakes because i got them from cex, however they may be damaged as theyre second hand. also i accidentally froze my ds on bootup a little bit ago because i didnt know that taking out cartridges can freeze the bootup and i was switching the cartridge from harry potter and the order of the phoenix to nintendogs

⟐ Answered mei 25, 2026 at 17:58 MST