I actually discovered this by complete accident on a 3DS I was working on, as well. I couldn’t figure out what was wrong with it, so instead of experimenting with the connections first, like you did, I just disassembled the whole thing to have a look around. I ended up ripping the camera cable while reassembling it (not while pushing it through the hinge, like you would think, but by making a hasty movement over the top screen, where the cable runs). Needless to say I was bummed out about it. I still put it back together so that I wouldn’t loose any parts, tried tuning it on and voila, it worked. I don’t think I’ve ever looked at a piece of electronics that dumbfounded.

@xaviernieves1132

2 жыл бұрын

Same thing pretty much happened to my 2DS when my screen broke. I ended up stealing the ribbon cable from my sisters broken 2DS. Shhhhhhh...

@user-bx3di8pk1q

Жыл бұрын

Same thing just happened to me when trying to reassemble the ribbon cables 😫 but now my 3ds doesn't even show the blue light. Just the red light while charging. Any suggestions?

@unintrigued3647

9 ай бұрын

How would you replace the software? I sent in my DS to be fixed and they sent it back the same. The software looks like it works but I can’t load games. If I add a chip, it crashes and I have to turn it off to use it. What would you recommend?

As someone who has a limited edition 3ds xl that has so much value inside of it, when the system stopped booting correctly i was devastated. It took nearly two years to find a correct solution and your video was the one. The hardest part about it was just getting inside to try this trick; one of the screws was stuck and stripped, so we ended up destroying the head. That took three hours. The fix? Five minutes. I couldn't believe it when it turned on. Absolutely astounded and happy and ecstatic. 11 pokemon games, a red pokemon xy 3ds xl, and the lady who owns them thanks you from the bottom of her heart. This video was game changing!

@KyleAwsm

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for taking the time to share this here! 🙂 I'm so glad this video helped!

@triforceofcourage100

Жыл бұрын

@@KyleAwsm Mine won’t start up at all the boot light doesn’t turn on and when I plug the power cable in the does what the boot light does here turns on for a couple of seconds and then shuts off. Any ideas?

@LaurRants

11 ай бұрын

​@@KyleAwsm so I am back again because I have recently returned to my 3ds xl and it has gone back to the same issue as before, for no discernable reason. :( anything I should try and look for? I have already tried the technique of taking sd card out and then back in again

@michael21726

9 ай бұрын

The screws are giving me so much trouble how did you destroy them safely?

@GrimViridian

4 ай бұрын

This must just be a thing cause my 3ds has multiple screws that are stuck and/or stripped

Liked and subbed. Thanks for uploading this video, man. It really helped me out. I tried a bunch of different things to fix my 3DS XL that I bought used, but nothing worked until I watched this video. I unplugged the camera ribbon cable and now it powers on every time. Keep up the great work!

3DS systems are from hell, in terms of repairability. Those hinges with multiple ribbon cables routed through..... Don't try it as a first timer of the system is valuable for you. I learned it the hard way.

@onasazi

3 жыл бұрын

So true... same here. Well i tried to fix a DSi. Let’s say the top screen was dead after i tried! 😞

@haleman1704

3 жыл бұрын

@@onasazi I once replaced a DSi screen too, and afterwards, the Cameras wouldn't work anymore. I couldn't push myself to open it up again.

@onasazi

3 жыл бұрын

@@haleman1704 it doesn’t need the camera to play games... unless... 😂

@haleman1704

3 жыл бұрын

@@onasazi I know... Still want it to be fully functional, since it is my 2009 DSi from that time :/ oh well

@KyleAwsm

3 жыл бұрын

@haleman1704 In response to your original comment: A more true statement has never been spoken. These things are literally a nightmare to work on. Hence this one sitting for over a year. 😅 Thank you guys for watching!

You’re a total life saver! I was having the same issue with finding a lack of answers online, thanks so much!

Hi, today I received a 3DS LL with the same problem than yours. Thanks to you I managed to give life to it again, it was a bit painful as it was the first time I ever tried a repair on an electronic device. On the downside, I broke the 3D switch (the tiny metal part that is inside, not the plastic switch that you use) trying to put back the upper case, I mannaged to keep it without the 3D (who uses it anyway...). Anyhow, thank you so much for your video, it was so very helpful and I'm glad I discovered your channel !!

@KyleAwsm

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, and I'm glad my video helped you! 😊

This was the one that I search as well. Good tutorial, explaination are clear enough. Thank you brother. Now I will consider to revive my old 3ds xl.

If you have a New 3Ds (in my case XL//LL) with 11.17 kernel hacked, you just have to remove back cover--->remove battery--->with battery removed press & hold power button for 5-10 secs (so it will discharge any residual electrical current in the circuit)--->plug the battery back and power it on, if it doesn't work, do the same as I said before but also remove the SD card, blow the SD slot to clean it (please don't spit on it while blowing 😅) or use a compressed air bottle with a distance between 10-30cm to remove the dust and try it again.

@kazmaBlends

5 ай бұрын

Dude you saved me❤❤ I been looking for a solution the whole afternoon

@jjbc5059

5 ай бұрын

@@kazmaBlends I'm glad I was able to help you m8 😁 As an advice, I'd recommend you to make a backup of your firmware and all your SD card, because it's not weird that a SD card that you've been using and playing with it all the day without issues on your 3DS console, you turn the console off and then back on again, and the data got corrupted or the whole card gets damaged, and now you have a nice paperweight to prevent your tissues to blow away while crying 😅😅 I made a backup of my NDSL, DSi, 3Ds and New 3Ds firmware (including NDS and DSi firmwares inside of 3DS consoles) to prevent damages, since if you play a homebrew that is a virus for the NDS console, it will affect on your DSi and 3DS consoles, on NDS compatibility mode (you won't be able to use NDS features). For NDS there's a fix to prevent get you NDS bricked, I did it on my NDSL long time ago, but I don't remember where I got it. I think is something called flashme patcher or something like that. I dunno if it will work on DSi or 3DS consoles.

My 3ds had the same problem but i fixed it by taking out the sd card and putting it back in again

@jaye159

2 жыл бұрын

u saved my life ty

@wockreaper

2 жыл бұрын

bro thanks so much mine wouldn’t charge and wouldn’t turn on unless the power cable was inserted but this worked

@legendofgaming3851

2 жыл бұрын

thank you so much!

@Shrbxet

Жыл бұрын

Bro tysm

@FREMZY_YT

Жыл бұрын

Where is the sd card located?

What an adventure! Awesome you got it working. I actually gave up on a 3DS a while back haha

Thanks for the video - Your diagnostic process for the camera ribbon cable led to me finding a TINY hair in the ZIF connector. Cheers!

THANK YOU. My new3ds XL suddenly stopped working (only the orange charging LED was on). For several days I took it apart and put it back together many times, testing all the methods I found on the Internet - with no result, I almost gave up - unplugging the camera shown in your video solved the problem - it's like new again - THANK YOU.

Thanks, you saved my son's 3ds that had the same problem. I pulled the camera ribbon and it now works again!

My 3ds XL only showed the charging light, not even the blue light but THIS VIDEO BROUGHT IT BACK TO LIFE 🖤 Thank you so much for the super comprehensive fix guide!! The way mine got working again was by removing game cartridge, sd card, disconnecting wifi and infrared components AND disconnect the Cameras. Then I connected everything back EXCEPT the Camera and it freaking worked!!!!

i have never opened a 3ds before. absolutely teriffying. thank you for being my emotional support during this hard journey.

@KyleAwsm

2 жыл бұрын

It's what I do. 😎👍🏻

@DORAPLEX12

4 ай бұрын

​@@KyleAwsmI have a prob where my 3ds isn't getting charged, the orange color shows up and then vanish in 2-3 sec , what should I do ?

Great content! This case reminds me of event, when I helped my relatives whose desktop computer has boot problem. After long hours I finally realized that it was broken mouse. Relatives dog has bitten cable of the mouse and this caused booting problems, because one of the devices did not work or was not recognized during boot time!

Electronics shop wanted us to pay more than the console's value so we had an Old3DS console as a brick for years. Decided to give it another try and found your video. Now it is properly fixed (even if I can unable the 3D switch, it is permanently on). They even left white stickers in the ribbon camera cable, marking where the problem was but I never had the courage to open the console myself. Thank you!!!

Fortunately, i didnt have to disconnect anything from the mainboard, but just by pressing on the case around the camera etc. i could get it back up and running! thank you so much for your time and effort!

Well I'm having the same issue on a Year of Luigi 3DS XL just like the one you troubleshooted in this video with the exact same issue, however, the fixes you used aren't working on it, haha. None the less, I'm super grateful for the video, very insightful and useful regardless! Great content, subbing.

Thank you so much! This has helped me fix the Christmas presents I got and I have had a fun day of playing!

Going to give this a shot, my 3DS XL (also year of luigi) has had the same problem. I got it in parts right now :/ as it has been for years. but this gave me the motivation to give it a shot once again. i’ll edit if necessary.

Hi there! I just recently have been feeling the itch to get the old system going again, but had this same issue, with the blue light coming on and then an audible pop. I followed your troubleshooting routine and even managed to get the system to power on again, but the difference in my case is that the camera did not end up having any effect, but the issue lies with the upper LCD screen. I would be super grateful for some advice here: I can actually power on the system and boot games as long as the LCD screen is disconnected (which is weird, because you'd think that it might not even turn on if the top screen is missing, but this is what happened) - I checked the connector pins and they don't seem corroded or damaged and in trying to properly seat the upper LCD screen to check if it had been loose, I got the black screen blue light issue again. This leads me to believe that 1) a damaged part will prevent the boot but 2) it missing will not (for some weird reason). I have been unable to check if the Top screen cable is broken somewhere in the little cable tube, since I didn't dare take those out due to it looking really difficult to get back in, but from an outside glance there didn't seem to be much wrong with it. My question is: do you reckon that my LCD screen is broken and needs replacement? There is no visible damage, but testing would indicate that the issue must lie somewhere along the way between the top screen, top screen ribbon and connector. I don't really have a second system to test it with, so I'm wondering if it's worth finding a LCD replacement (or if cheap-ish, a parts donor), do you have any advice you could share?

@beomzhour

2 жыл бұрын

I have the same problem

@matrixanimations

Жыл бұрын

Did you try new battery??

I haven’t used or touched it for almost 6 years, and I tried purchasing charger and charged it, it opened but for a few seconds, it just suddenly turned off. Can ya’ll help me 😫

@bandicoot_llc

2 жыл бұрын

It will probably work if you open it laptop style instead of opening the top screen all the way. I had the same problem and when I fully extend my 3ds it shuts off. If I open it 90 degrees it works fine. Might be a pain to play on though but I've grown accustomed to it.

@daisypxff8395

2 жыл бұрын

Well I purchased a charger and it did not work there was no light.

@rafaelhinojosa915

2 жыл бұрын

@@bandicoot_llc I tried booting it at a 90 degree angle like you said and it booted like nothing. Wtf bro

@milenasgroi7330

2 жыл бұрын

I have the same problem, it could be a booting file missing really, you have to insert that file in the sd card. Be aware that i still have a lot to learn so in case you could see a discord server all about Nintendo consoles

@Saffie15

Жыл бұрын

Frrr

This has been insightful. I tinkered with alot of stuff in my new 3ds, trying to replace some things. I've learned alot but I was connecting and disconnecting ribbon cables constantly. I finally got everything to work, but once I screwed everything back together, reassembled everything, I then ran into this problem. Replaced the motherboard from another New 3ds and it worked. Camera was already broken and I didnt care, so that connector isn't being used. I'm assuming it's one of the screen connectors or the speaker/3d connector, all of which are required to turn it on. I am not in the mood to diagnose which one to replace, so I'm opting to just get another motherboard, then call Nintendo to transfer my stuff over to another 3ds for now.

Yep I’m here after replacing the battery thinking after looking inside and seeing how clean the ds was but nah I still have the same problems 😭😭 regular 3ds and not an xl but the more info the merrier. Thank you sir!

Oh wow yep. While I'm not one to take their system apart due to me REALLY not knowing what I'm doing, this video did help me learn my system starts up again if I don't have my system hinge opened all the way. I think this may be a sign for me to finally upgrade to a New 3DS model and at least now I can rest easy knowing I can access my system again!

Hey I have a question I’ve had my 3DS for years now I remember playing it as child unfortunately I damaged my system from water damage a long time ago and it’s probably been sitting for at least 4 years untouched is there even a possible way I can still save it?

Wtf why hasn’t this man got 6 million subscribers? He’s so fucking professional 😩😩👌👌👌

@KyleAwsm

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊😊😊

@lemonchicken507

3 жыл бұрын

@@KyleAwsm No dude, thank YOU for keeping us entertained and informed with your content 🙏🙏🙏

I have a similar problem with the normal 3ds that charges but does not come on. Any help and fixes would be great 👍

I recall seeing that blue light issue, yet I believe it happens when the top screen ribbon is not seated properly and not necessarily a camera module/ribbon issue. I could be wrong, though. Good video!

@KyleAwsm

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! The top display is a mandatory component and is required for booting, so yes it will produce the same issue if it's not seated properly. The 3DS has multiple components that will create this same symptom. Thanks for your comment and for watching! 🙂👍🏻

@shanez1215

2 жыл бұрын

@@KyleAwsm This is correct, I fixed 3/4 DSi's from a lot I bought because the screen ribbons weren't fully inserted.

I know this video is a couple of years old, but I'm dealing with the same issue with my limited edition Pokéball 2DS XL. I've been trying to find references all over the internet with little to no luck. Do you have any idea where I could find some? Or do you have a video for a 2DS XL?

I'm having a similar problem with the first gen 3ds, tried disconnecting the camera to no avail, do this happen with the other parts of the 3ds like the mic or wifi adaptor? should I try disconnecting those?

Hey I have the new nintendo 3ds with a similar issue. When I turn it on, I can hear music but the screens do not turn on. What do I do?

Thank you soooo much! I gave up on my Nintendo 3ds before over 6 months.

@carlosmonge7679

3 жыл бұрын

lucky bastard, I just teared apart my New 3ds XL took me some time to figure out which where the camera ribbons, never done something like this befor putting it back together placing the bumper ribbons back was a nightmare, and I was blissfully hopeful... but no... it didnt work :(

Are the L and R ribbon cables required to turn on the system? My L trigger is the only broken ribbon, and I hope that doesn't cause the console to also not power on.

Brother, Thank You soooooo much my 3DS wasn't working for 2 years and I just gave up on it before I saw your Video. THANKS ALOT MUCH LOVE

@shadowskull2274

2 жыл бұрын

Now I can't find the charger 😑

@blitzir

2 жыл бұрын

@@shadowskull2274 F

I’m about to give up on a 3ds xl that has a steady blue light that never faids. I’ve already tested it without the camera and checked all the ribbon cables. It might be bricked...

I have a NES 3DS XL. I had the battery replaced, and everything was fine except some of the buttons were sticky. I decided to take it apart to get rid of the stickiness. Upon reassembly, the bottom screen was working, but the touch sensor wasn't working. I looked around for a bit to see if I found the ribbon cable for the touch sensor. I realized that I missed one, so I plugged it in, and upon reassembly again, it won't boot. I tried disconnecting things like the camera ribbon cable like mentioned in the video, but it still won't boot. Another thing to note here is that this board is different than the one showed in the video. This one has the infrared sensor soldered onto the board, and it was right where the ribbon cable I needed to plug in. Another note is that the ribbon cables that connect to the top half are in slightly different locations as well. On another note, I also have an original 3DS making the same popping sound as my 3DS XL. Maybe I'll try that with my original model.

Hi, not sure if you'll see this but its worth asking. I have a similar problem with my 3ds xl. I removed the WIFI card and remounted it and when I went to test it, it worked! so I began to reassemble the system and once i did, i turned it on again and back to square one. I tried remounting the wifi card once more but unfortunately it didn't work this time. So i know for a fact its a WIFI card issue. Any suggestions?

Does this also work for a new nintendo 3ds XL? Cuz I have one that has the same problem

Hey it’s 2023 and I just used this tutorial to fix my 10 year old 3Ds xl thank you so much for this.

My 3ds has been sitting on a shelf for a few months untouched. it worked perfectly fine before, I decided to play with it and now I cant even turn it on. The light shows up but the screen is black. I tried everything and nothings working. I never had any problems with it before. What should I do?

Really nice video. I have a 3DS XL Zelda version pending to repair for a while now, and this video can really make the difference. In my case, my unit turns on correctly if you press power button with hinges almost closed. But if you turn it on with hinges in open position or open hinges once turned on, it shuts down and acts exactly likes yours. I thought it was lcd ribbon cable, but maybe I'm lucky and is just a camera issue like yours. I will try when I have time prior to buy any replacement. Maybe it's not needed! Thanks!

@dipoke7387

Жыл бұрын

Did you manage to repair it using the video?

my camera hinge isn't the problem, what other wires do you think are faulty and that I should try?

I have a similar problem , i opend the bottom part up to clean and put back everything back together as it should be, if i start now the blue light it stays on and i see the background is a light grey and nothing happens, any solutions?

I have an odd problem with my 3ds XL (original) it turns on and shows me a screen that's all white with a zoomed in box that says "home menu" on the bottom screen. If I push the home button or the box on the screen it doesn't take me to the main home menu. Do you think you can tell me what's wrong with it?

I have a question my 3ds turn off with a popping sound after a few seconds of turning it on and the place where the battery is gets very hot instantly after do you have a fix

As redundant as a functional MM, I point it out at ending credits before closing, you say your pawn in the board has bad flex cable, presumably any cable can be at fault, with or without cam module intact, so then if some part is at fault, does it make a difference if the one in your video is connected to pfc or fpc because this video needs reviewing for clarity as much as the duplicity in its working message, I had to come back to it because it’s pretty sour, though your video makes it clear that it’s one or the other not both, so was the camera in the way? By now everyone could’ve fixed the board if Steve Jobs was their neighbor in 1970 but America was Too busy making apple that China said its time to make a pear.

I have the same issue with my son's xl, I did find the ribbon cable for the camera had cracked, I did remove the camera but I still get the no boot symptom..... I was thinking about ordering a new camera to plug in to see if it would boot with a new camera but this video is saying it should work without?

Great tutorial. Easy to understand and follow. However, mine still doesnt work. Probably mine has diff issue

@Idk-tl6jq

Жыл бұрын

Same

What were the tools you used to actually mess with it

Had this issue, and it's partial solved. A new issue arises with my console now, every time the ZL button is pressed, the =NEW= model, it will force my console to shut down. Any thoughts about that?

I can't find anything on KZread or anywhere else about my n3DS XL problem. When I start the 3DS, the screens don't light up but I can hear the usual boot sounds, the menu sounds, and the cursor moving around. The cursor sounds stop after a couple seconds. If I start the 3DS in recovery mode, the screens light up and I can see both of the system update screens on the upper and lower screen, and the touch response works, but after checking for updates the 3DS shuts off and when I turn it on again I have the same problem as before.

@KyleAwsm

3 жыл бұрын

Strange! Here's a place to start maybe: Are 3D mode/control, the cameras, and other misc. features enabled during recovery mode? Sometimes, from what I've noticed, is that these subsystems appear to interfere with each other, and recovery modes disable them, sort of like safe mode in Windows. So, if one of them isn't working properly, then recovery mode simply just bypasses it. Honestly though, that's just a wild hunch, and I have no idea what the problem with yours could be... However, since the New 3DS is still quite new, I would contact the Nintendo help line, since it's likely still supported by them. I wish I could be of more help!

@Zwei4815

3 жыл бұрын

@@KyleAwsm I called Nintendo and all they had me do was try booting in recovery mode. It's $85 for them to fix it so I'm debating whether to send it or not. I only have 5 cartridge games but they're useless without the system. We've sure come a long way from the original 1989 Game Boy, the only thing that stopped that was dead batteries.

@KyleAwsm

3 жыл бұрын

Honestly, I would send it. These systems are holding their value nowadays, so I believe that it would make the most sense to.

Dumb question but what size screwdriver did you use to open the system, I can't find one the right size anywhere

am having a tough time with a pink 3ds xl.. I found this video to see if it would help, as excellent as it is, my fault is that the orange/red power led is on, and stays on but nothing happens on the screens. the light is constantly on, charging it makes both lights stay on. I removed the wifi board etc, powering on makes the wifi light flash and then that is it, the power light stays on but nothing on the screens, or sound. Theres no water damage either! so strange

I have a 3ds that won't even turn on even though it changes could u take a look at or do u not do that

Hey man I'm having almost quite the same issue here, my 3ds xl won't turn on , if I plug it in it charges but the power button is on the side of the device and it won't even click properly I assume it could be the case it is pretty old and has a lot of treasure in it do you have any other suggestion?

You’re awesome!!! It worked!! Try reinserting the camera cable it may work after start up.

@BriceKoua-11-11

22 күн бұрын

I'll try

would this work for 2ds makig poping sounds too?

My 3ds' top screen has begun to streak discolor and flicker a bit. I love my DS and want to keep it (especially since they are being discontinued) but how do I repair it???

I fixed the issue the console not shutoff but when i turn it on its black screen and no sound ? Any idea ?

could it also happen that this problem also happens if there arent any speakers on the ribboncable

Mine N3dsxl has a different problem. When I connect the AC adapter in, the orange charging light goes on for about 5 seconds and then off. It doesn't turn on, doesn't even blink the Blue light. Any help on that?

I have one 3DS that only boots with a blue light and nothing more, the light stays on. So I will open the case and remove the camera connections with hopes of it being the solution. I also own a 3DS XL that will not charge or power up, I am thinking the battery should be replaced. Any thoughts?

My 3DS XL turns off immediately if I fully open the top screen. Tried leaving the camera ribbon disconnected but it didn't work. What can I do to keep my console from turning off?

@antisaint87

2 жыл бұрын

You had to replace 3d/speeker ribbon cable.

@shanez1215

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like your screen ribbon cable is just barely unseated. Try completely reseating that cable

I have the exact same 3DS with the same shell as yours with the same problem. I tried the camera cable and it didn’t work for mine. Oddly enough, I also have a red 3DS with a broken top screen. I am going to try to swap out the WiFi and IR boards to see if that fixes mine. Fingers crossed, if it works I won’t have to fix the broken screen on the red one.

Mine is having the same problem, but it also has a cracked hinge. I don’t know if that has anything to do with it. Also it pops when it turns off.

@agamelegend9441

3 жыл бұрын

Mine does the exact same thing I’m so lost 😭

So my 3DS is homebrewed & I was playing some games on it but it crashed & soft locked like 3 times, when I tried to turn it on it didn't & instead game me a directory to follow & delete the cache created by the crash, so I plug my SD card on my laptop & tried searching for the directory but I didn't find it, turns out I needed to navigate the directories on the 3DS using GM9 & I did & removed all the cache, it was like 7 files of cache, but it still doesn't turn on, it just remains with the indicators on, I can boot into GM9 & Luma but not into the menu.

@dxb_blaze1994

Жыл бұрын

I did try booting up to gm9 or luma but I couldn't boot up into any of them.

My brother has a red 3ds that doesn't turn on no matter what. Just wondering if the 3ds xl also takes 2ds batteries. (It's not the one with a c stick)

Great video just what i looking for. However i have another question my 3ds beside the turn off problem also have another problem,which is unable to use Normal DS wireless signal (leaving gen 4 pokemon games unplayable) however 3ds wireless and online works like nornal

My 3dsxl has this issue except the blue light stays on but the screens dont boot. Should i still try this or leave it be and find another solution?

hello, on a 2ds xl, I turn on, blue light and goes off, is it the same problem ?

Sadly, trying out the Wi-Fi/IR card removal trick as well as detaching the camera ribbon cable did not work for me. Still a black screen with a solid blue light.

heya, i have a new 3ds xl that doesnt turn on and whenever i try to charge it, the yellow light turns off after 5 seconds. im struggling to find information on it. what should i do?

i realised one of my ribbon cables was torn in the top right. tho i cant figure out wich one it is and the video kinda helped but im still unable to identify what cable it is. its the one left of the right corner.

@antisaint87

2 жыл бұрын

left - 3d/speeker(yellow colour), right - 3d camera(black colour). Same issue if torn one of them

my nintendo dsi is having the same problem. When I disconnect the wifi card it stays with the blue light on but nothing appears on the screen. I do not know what to do

Do i need a smaller screwdriver to get into the screws at 4:17?

I just replaced the top broken screen of my New 3ds xl. Now it show this same problem, but I can turn it on if press select, making it to boot from SD via B9S. So, what may be the problem in this case? 'Cause I know now the top screen is working just fine.

What kind if screwdriver did u use to open both layers of the back of the 3ds

this is really helpful ive been trying to fix my 3ds xl from ages and this video finally helped me

What tool did you use I just went out to buy a small screw driver but didn’t work?

Any ideas how to fix one like this but there's no sounds. The speakers sound like white noise?

My 3DS xl is the link between worlds one and I havnt messed with it in almost 2 years. Left it in case and essentially haven’t done anything with it. I went to show my kid the device and opened it up and the screen is damaged from the inside discolored and some cracks (under the main screen) I’m devastated and have no clue how that happened. I charged it up and now it won’t turn on. The difference in my situation amid that the blue light stays on but neither screen does anything. I have no clue what the problem is.

Does anyone know if you can do this on a New 2ds XL? and also whenever my light turns off it makes a little pop sound

Just tryed my old XL, the blue light stays on but no screen. Was working fine few months ago, no abuse. Any tips?

Usually, assuming it's an unmodded 3DS, it's usually the cable for the speakers and 3D that breaks and causes this issue. The console will refuse to POST if the 3D cable is disconnected or broken. (It's the small cable on the top right of the motherboard.) Overtime, this cable will develop a tear when the console is opened and closed over several years.

Dude you saved my 3ds! I cant believe i had the balls to take it apart and remove the camera ribbon, the camera stopped working months ago so i figured that was the issue after watching this video. Thank you!! It works great now

@fatimahrao8691

18 күн бұрын

Just for clarity as my 3ds is also facing the same issue ...we only have to remove the camera ribbon from the top half of the 3ds right??

I dropped my 3DS on the floor hard. The back case fell out and I managed to seal it back but it wouldn’t turn on. Is it possible to fix?

Thank you so much for that it's not easy to find someone with the same problem.

I had the same problem, but the cameras were working at the front, not the back, and when I turned on the 3ds xl system without the camera, the same problem occurred, and the battery doesn't have any problem, IDK what's the problem, it could be the motherboard. any suggestions?

I am so tilted, I actually tried everything just now and you know what genuinely solved it? BLOWING INTO THE MICROPHONE! I was on cam with some of my friends and I just couldn't believe that that fixed the issue. To this day it's still one of the most confusing things I've ever experienced.

Hey, are there other connections that will prevent it from booting?

I need help I just dropped my new 3ds xl tonight while I was playing an game and when I picked it up the screen was black. When I tried to turn it on it won’t turn on with no blue light. But when I plug it in with the charger it showed the light that it was changing. I really do need help with this.

@KyleAwsm

2 жыл бұрын

You may have cracked the top display or damaged a ribbon cable in the hinge. Are there any cracks on the shell plastics anywhere? Concussive force like this wouldn't have damaged a ribbon if there's no breaks anywhere though - Just a thought. If you still have questions, you can reach out to me on Instagram via www.kyleawsm.com. Cheers! 👍🏻

@blueknightgv7882

2 жыл бұрын

@@KyleAwsm I believe it maybe do to something internally because I don’t see any visible cracks on the plastic shell and it only powers on by having the charging cable plugged into the back and pressing the power button in a specific way. Like plugging in the cable a little bit in and holding the power button and sometimes it turns on.

Idk what to do, When I charge it has the orange light for a few seconds then goes out while the charging it won't turn on

I did this but it still wont turn on but when i try turning it on it will make a weird sound and you see the screen go from grey to black and then its turned off i also have the blue light and just turns off sometimes it turns on and actually works but not for long because when i try flipping the top screen it makes the same weird sound and turns off anyone had the same problem or know a fix for this pls let me know good tutorial to

I have the same problem but with New 3DS XL... Does it work for it? I already disconnected the camera flexors (I guess haha) and still popping and turns off :(

I have a regular 3DS ive had it since release and its been unused since 2016 and doesnt power on, doesnt even show the orange blue or red light

@KyleAwsm

3 жыл бұрын

This is likely due to a completely dead battery - I recommend that you try replacing it first before anything else. Edit: I'm assuming you tried charging it already and that was a no-go.

Fantastic job man!

Neighbors gave my siblings a 3ds xl. It wont charge or turn on. Charging the battery with my system and doing a battery swap still led me to the same issue. Going to see if it truly is a issue with one of the hinge ribbons as I have no way to test for continuity on the board.

Mine doesn’t light up at all. Does it have to do with the battery ?