Weird Issue

[Bassline-Addict]

So I put my 3ds compatible flash cart in my 3ds and it freezes every time I put it in. I then tried all my games I own and they all freeze the console. It sounds like my cartridge slot is gone, how big of a repair is that and does anyone know where to get it done?

 

[Kwyjor]

Please try to think of a more descriptive thread title than "Weird Issue" next time you are seeking assistance for anything.

Do your cartridges work if you remove your SD card? The SD card is generally the most likely component to fail. (If you were having SD card problems, you'd probably be having different symptoms, but it's an easy thing to check.)

 

[Bassline-Addict]

Please try to think of a more descriptive thread title than "Weird Issue" next time you are seeking assistance for anything.

Do your cartridges work if you remove your SD card? The SD card is generally the most likely component to fail. (If you were having SD card problems, you'd probably be having different symptoms, but it's an easy thing to check.)

I apologize I will word it differently from now on. I haven’t tried that yet I doubt that’s what it is but I’m going to try it now anyways to rule it out and report back. Yeah it still freezes it must be the cartridge slot I have never tried it before because I bought a ton of digital games from Nintendo on the 3ds way back.

 

[Kwyjor]

I can't recall anyone else ever having a cartridge slot issue, but as you say, a lot of people don't use the cartridge slot very much.

You can try doing a visual inspection and see if you can spot any bent or broken pins.

I for one have no idea what else you might do with it, aside from sending it to Nintendo (who will probably charge you a lot for an out-of-warranty repair). Perhaps someone else will chime in.