Hardware 3ds power button problem

jimmyemunoz · Nov 17, 2011

Here is a great link here that tells you how to "cure" the problems with the power button DIY-style. You will need a new power button though, to attempt this dismantle and reassembly. Enjoy

***Quick Question*** Is Nintendo able to tweak their software for sensitivity, in regards to the power button??

Sick Wario · Nov 18, 2011

when i want to turn off the 3ds, i HOLD the power button, shows the black power off screen and i continue to hold, it' turns off in about 5 seconds.

are some people pressing the button once, seeing the black screen then pressing the power a second time to turn off the system?

Thesolcity · Nov 18, 2011

Sick Wario said:
when i want to turn off the 3ds, i HOLD the power button, shows the black power off screen and i continue to hold, it' turns off in about 5 seconds.

are some people pressing the button once, seeing the black screen then pressing the power a second time to turn off the system?

No its just when you aren't using a 3DS-specific title, it will freeze up then shut down after a bit whereas 3DS titles show the power off screen.

Snailface · Nov 18, 2011

Sick Wario said:
when i want to turn off the 3ds, i HOLD the power button, shows the black power off screen and i continue to hold, it' turns off in about 5 seconds.

are some people pressing the button once, seeing the black screen then pressing the power a second time to turn off the system?

The problem being discussed here is turning the 3ds on. Most people need about 2-3 presses to boot the system up after it's been resting for a day or so.

I do have to say the Mario update may have fixed things, but I need to test more to be sure...

TankedThomas · Nov 27, 2011

From what I can tell, the button has some sort of delay. You know, if you press it too many times too quickly, it won't register the presses. It seems you just have to slowly hold it for a second and wait, then hold it again to turn it off etc. Either that or it's a piece of crap, and given Nintendo's track record lately, I wouldn't be surprised if it was the latter.

Deleted User · Nov 29, 2011

I thought the 2-second press was beneficial

Snailface · Dec 11, 2011

Does anybody notice a difference since firm 3.0.0-5 in regards to this problem? So far my 3DS's have been firing up on the first press -- although the last update turned out to be false hope. So is this update probably.

Anybody?

Qtis · Dec 11, 2011

What I don't understand is how the DSiXL was made without wobbly parts, but the 3DS brought them all back to the consoles... Meh

Hanks6 · Dec 11, 2011

Snailface said:
Does anybody notice a difference since firm 3.0.0-5 in regards to this problem? So far my 3DS's have been firing up on the first press -- although the last update turned out to be false hope. So is this update probably.

Anybody?

yup the update has fixed the issue for me, or at least seems to have (no multiple presses needed after a day+ of it being off). some people may have genuine hardware issues, although this has to be very few. the power button response issues have been a software/firmware problem.

VatoLoco · Dec 11, 2011

Snailface said:
Does anybody notice a difference since firm 3.0.0-5 in regards to this problem? So far my 3DS's have been firing up on the first press -- although the last update turned out to be false hope. So is this update probably.

Anybody?

The annoying double/triple press power-up seems to be fixed with the newest update for me as well. I'll hafta check again after my 3ds has been off for a day or three.

basher11 · Dec 11, 2011

my 3DS doesn't seem to have this problem. Pressing it once turns it on fine.

bowser · Dec 12, 2011

The update seems to have fixed it for me too.

SirTempest · Dec 13, 2011

same for me, no more pressing for 3 times to boot the 3ds

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