Recent content by MikeyLORR

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    Hardware 2 Broken 3DSes, need help

    It's been a little while but I have an update! I got the ifixit precision kit and removed the stripped screw really easily! Then I tested with the shatter but functional top screen and it turned on!!! I already ordered a new screen, replaced it last night and got it all working again. The new...
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    Hardware 2 Broken 3DSes, need help

    I actually have an extra top screen because I replaced one in another N2DSXL. Of course now one of the screws won't come out... I'm gonna try taking it to a shop this week, also gonna get the ifixit precision screw extractor set when I can
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    Hardware 2 Broken 3DSes, need help

    It booted into the home menu. Also I did inform the owner and we're gonna try a replacement. In the meantime I'll mess around with the N2DSXL again 1780849158 @IC YO I MIGHT ACTUALLY BE ABLE TO FIX THIS 2DS!!!! I was messing with the motherboard again and I noticed something with the top screen...
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    Hardware 2 Broken 3DSes, need help

    Good news, after testing for a little while, I narrowed it down to the top screen. When I unplugged the top screen ribbon, it turned on. So I know what the problem is, and I just need to replace the top screen. Unfortunately, this is another problem. I was told by someone in the Nintendo...
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    Hardware 2 Broken 3DSes, need help

    Good news, I swapped the board into my N3DSXL and it worked! So I know the board is fine, it could be any component that could be causing the problem. I don't think I have the time or patience to replace each part one at a time to see what's causing the issue. Do you have any advice? The owner...
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    Hardware 2 Broken 3DSes, need help

    I'm gonna ask if their DS is modded, I'm pretty sure it is, and I'll try this (probably tomorrow or later in the week) Yes, same thing when it's open. And again I'm pretty sure it's modded but I will confirm. If it is a hardware issue, do you have any ideas what it could be or how I can test...
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    Hardware 2 Broken 3DSes, need help

    Hi everyone, I was at a 3DS event in the city yesterday, I volunteered to take any broken DSes and fix them. I have 2 that I'm having trouble with, they both won't turn on. The first one is a New 2DS XL. The owner said it was working fine until one day the battery ran out, and after they fully...
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    DS Phat D-pad clicking too much

    That was my best guess, I doubt it's the motherboard. I'll get to work on swapping the shells later tonight and let you know what the results are. Thank you for the input!! 1779596834 Looks like swapping the shell fixed it, it feels much better now. Thanks so much!
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    DS Phat D-pad clicking too much

    Hello, my friend sent me his DS Phat to repair, it has a strange issue where the d pad is "clicking" too much, if you press the center in, it will click. It will also click easily by pressing in one direction and tilting up or down (video attached as an example). This is a pretty specific issue...
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    Swapped DS Motherboard, screen flashes when closed

    As of right now, it's working fine. This may be an inconsistent issue, or it just fixed itself. Works for me :p
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    Swapped DS Motherboard, screen flashes when closed

    Hey guys, Mr. DS Problems is back at it again. I decided to replace the motherboard in my DS phat after the charger port on the old one was just too far gone. Everything is working fine now, except when I close the DS, the screens flash instead of turning off. I assume it's a motherboard problem...
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    ROM Hack Pokemon Shuffle Preservation Mod v1.1

    Existing save data
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    Hacking Hardware DS Solder Pad gone, should I give up on this board?

    Here's what I have right now. Not great, I know XD I'm heavily considering switching motherboard but I'll try anything
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    Hacking Hardware DS Solder Pad gone, should I give up on this board?

    @Nephiel @catlover007 Soooo, I'm back. I went on a trip with my DS and when I came back, the charger port was having problems again. Now both of the ground connections are removed, which is incredible. I tried the same thing with the magnet wire, I was able to make a connection to the ground on...
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    ROM Hack Pokemon Shuffle Preservation Mod v1.1

    At the risk of sounding dumb, where do I put my save data after installing the patched CIA? I read through the replies and couldn't find anything.
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