Gaming Nintendo DSi XL Touch Screen

[EpikJimmer]

I have a DSi XL with everything working EXCEPT the touch screen...
You see, the touch screen shows things perfectly but... when I touch it, eeeehh... it is a MESS!
To sum up, the touch screen input is unstable. As an a example, I tried to enter my internet password and it took me 20 minutes...
And yes, this problem is like 5 years old...

 

[pedro702]

I have a DSi XL with everything working EXCEPT the touch screen...
You see, the touch screen shows things perfectly but... when I touch it, eeeehh... it is a MESS!
To sum up, the touch screen input is unstable. As an a example, I tried to enter my internet password and it took me 20 minutes...
And yes, this problem is like 5 years old...

your touch screen is damaged nothing can be done just need to get a new system.

 

[EpikJimmer]

*I cri everytim*
Welp I have another DSi but that one is in worse condition because it has broken LR buttons and the battery is just... whoa... It closes RANDOMLY! Sometimes it's not even the battery! It's the near always pressed power button! *Sigh* I'll just stick with this bad condition dsi and send the dsi xl to a technician or somethin' ...

And when the dsi xl will be fine, I'll throw away that broken DSi...

 

[ry755]

Try holding L + R + X while turning it on. This will let you recalibrate the touch screen. It sounds like a hardware problem, but you might be able to make it a little better by recalibrating it.

 

[EpikJimmer]

I did that and the calibration just repeated over and over!
I also cleaned the edges of the screen, still nothin'!
The worst part, I never dropped it or made it dirty! It's not my fault... Like... WHYYY?!

 

[AL_16]

I did that and the calibration just repeated over and over!
I also cleaned the edges of the screen, still nothin'!
The worst part, I never dropped it or made it dirty! It's not my fault... Like... WHYYY?!

just to change digitizer and thats all

 

[pedro702]

sometimes pressure alone can kill touchscreens even tough they dont break.

 

[EpikJimmer]

just to change digitizer and thats all

what do you mean "digitizer" exactly? Does it mean I must open my DSi XL?

 

[ry755]

what do you mean "digitizer" exactly? Does it mean I must open my DSi XL?

Yeah, it's not very hard to do, you just need to be careful to not break something. Here's a guide: https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Nintendo+DSi+XL+Touchscreen+Replacement/3274

 

[EpikJimmer]

ummm I'm not good at... opening things, take PS2 for example... I tried to fix the Disc Reader and when I opened the whole thing, the power button broke )))

 

[MaxiBash]

Yeah, screen definetly broke,
replacements can be found online.
If you don’t know how to take a DSi XL apart, or don’t have the correct screwdrivers, there might be someone that can fix it for you.

 

[pedro702]

Yeah, screen definetly broke,
replacements can be found online.
If you don’t know how to take a DSi XL apart, or don’t have the correct screwdrivers, there might be someone that can fix it for you.

probably cheaper to buy a used one really lol.

 

[The Catboy]

You may have to buy a replacement touchscreen and replace it yourself. This really depends on your faith in repairing your own system.

 

[MaxiBash]

taking stuff apart is fun
also you're gonna have to deal with transfering settings & DSiWare so you need to temp-mod both consoles and transfer everything over and it's just a pain.

 

[AL_16]

ummm I'm not good at... opening things, take PS2 for example... I tried to fix the Disc Reader and when I opened the whole thing, the power button broke )))

it is not so hard, just to be careful with ribbon cables and connectors

 

[MaxiBash]

Once I had to repair a dusty DMG Game Boy.
If you take the time (it took me 3 hours), be careful and let everything dry long enough, you can fix it.

 

[EpikJimmer]

Wait... so the ONLY way I can fix this is by opening my actual DSi XL and poking things on the touch screen... thingy.
Trust me, if I could delete my 3DS cart whitelist and let my R4i play on it, then THIS thread wouldn't even exist...
That's why I'm using a stock DSi XL on 1.4...
Buuuut nintendo blocked 3DS sound exploits... thus needing to buy an obscure game "example: CubicNinja, which doesn't even exist in my country." OR buy a magnet to trigger an exploit and put my 3DS in danger with a stupid magnet!

Also, September is comin' soon, and that is obviously not a good thing...

 

[MaxiBash]

Not poking, we never said that.
Replace it.

 

[EpikJimmer]

Do I need to open my DSi XL, yes.
Do I want to do that, no.
Why, because I opened my PS2 and broke my power button
Will I send my DSi XL to a technician, yes I will

 

[MaxiBash]

Then do it, if you don't want to open it.