Hacking Is my N3DS broken? Random crashes no matter what

sloppycrap · Apr 30, 2020

I had the same problems with my N3DS (refurb bought from Nintendo on ebay just before Christmas) and mine seems to be hardware error. If I pinch the lower left corner of the device (below the dpad) together it will work fine. Otherwise it will randomly not start, or start but crash almost immediately. It took me a while to figure that out.

Elwyndas · Apr 30, 2020

sloppycrap said:
I had the same problems with my N3DS (refurb bought from Nintendo on ebay just before Christmas) and mine seems to be hardware error. If I pinch the lower left corner of the device (below the dpad) together it will work fine. Otherwise it will randomly not start, or start but crash almost immediately. It took me a while to figure that out.

OMG. It didn't work at first, but when I press down on the D-pad while powering up, I can boot into home menu and the system stays alive.
This reminds me of a common problem with the charging port. Bent connectors.
I will look into this further now.
THANKS!

EDIT: Only for 10 minutes! LOL.
But it smells like a hardware issue. Lose connectors, hair cracks on the motherboard. Something like that.

TurdPooCharger · Apr 30, 2020

@Elwyndas,

Option 1: Fix it yourself.

Tutorial

[ifixit] Nintendo New 3DS XL 2015

Replacement n3DSXL motherboard

[aliexpress] Original USA Version Motherboard for New 3DS XL LL Replacement Mainboard PCB Board for New 3DSXL 3DSLL
[aliexpress] US Version Original Used Motherboard PCB Board Mainboard Replacement for New 3DS XL for New 3DS LL Game Console accessories
[aliexpress] 100% Tested Original USA Version Mainboard PCB Board Motherboard for New 3DS XL/LL Game Console Replacement Parts
Many listings for parts on eBay were pulled.

Screwdriver set

[aliexpress] Vastar Screwdriver Set 25 in 1 Torx Multifunctional Opening Repair Tool Set Precision Screwdriver For Phones Tablet PC
[eBay] best Magnet Torx Phillips Star Screwdriver Repair Tool For Phone Laptop La
[eBay] best Magnet Torx Star Screwdriver Repair Tool For Phone Laptop Pip
- Select the 'PH00' style for the eBay listings.

***

Option 2: Get it repaired by someone else.

wiigotem [eBay] 2015 Nintendo New 3DS XL Game System Repair Service,Hinge,Slot,Charger Port&More

testerfan [eBay] Gaming Systems Repair Services

I believe testerfan is specialized more in nonmodule repairs.

***

Option 3: Acquire another n3DSXL.

Refurbished n3DSXL systems.

[store.nintendo.com] Nintendo 3DS | 2DS > Systems
[eBay] Official Nintendo eBay Store
Revisit these when shipping restrictions for nonessential items are lifted.

sloppycrap said:
I had the same problems with my N3DS (refurb bought from Nintendo on ebay just before Christmas) and mine seems to be hardware error. If I pinch the lower left corner of the device (below the dpad) together it will work fine. Otherwise it will randomly not start, or start but crash almost immediately. It took me a while to figure that out.

What? Could it be?

@Elwyndas, if you disassemble the n3DSXL, see if disconnecting and reconnecting the game cartridge slot reader does anything.

Edit - Safer yet, does GodMode9 dumps cart .3DS roms?

Dumping a Game Cartridge

sloppycrap · Jul 29, 2020

sloppycrap said:
I had the same problems with my N3DS (refurb bought from Nintendo on ebay just before Christmas) and mine seems to be hardware error. If I pinch the lower left corner of the device (below the dpad) together it will work fine. Otherwise it will randomly not start, or start but crash almost immediately. It took me a while to figure that out.

It was under warranty, so I sent it in to N. I just got an email back saying it's been repaired and it's on it's way back to me.

When I sent it in, they wanted me to send the device and the memory card in it. I was already on B9S, and I sent them a blank 4G MicroSD. I *did not* remove CFW from internal storage.

I'm not saying it's going to work for you, I'm just following up because no one ever does on threads like this and I really would have liked to see something like this when I sent mine in.

My problem clearly was hardware error. Good luck to whoever in the future finds this thread.

TaruDev_ · Mar 31, 2021

I fucked up hard, I updated my n3ds to the newest version and whenever I start it up now it gives me an exeception error,
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Processor: Arm11 (core1)
Exception type: undefined instruction
Cureent process: pm (000000000000000000)

E0E01BF5 00000000
00000000 00000000
00001000 00000017
FFFFFFFE 00000000
00000000 00000000
00000000 00000000
00000000 0FFFFFD8
00100D2C 00100CB4
A0000010 00000000

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I also don't have a NAND backup is there any hope for saving it or is it going to the shreader?

lone_wolf323 · Mar 31, 2021

TaruDev_ said:
I fucked up hard, I updated my n3ds to the newest version and whenever I start it up now it gives me an exeception error,
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Processor: Arm11 (core1)
Exception type: undefined instruction
Cureent process: pm (000000000000000000)

E0E01BF5 00000000
00000000 00000000
00001000 00000017
FFFFFFFE 00000000
00000000 00000000
00000000 00000000
00000000 0FFFFFD8
00100D2C 00100CB4
A0000010 00000000
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I also don't have a NAND backup is there any hope for saving it or is it going to the shreader?

PM is a simple case of putting the newest luma version of boot.firm onto the sd card root

TaruDev_ · Mar 31, 2021

lone_wolf323 said:
PM is a simple case of putting the newest luma version of boot.firm onto the sd card root

oh lol

yeah so next time I update I'll first update with the luma updater. Thank you random stranger on the internet for saving my 3ds. : D

Hacking Is my N3DS broken? Random crashes no matter what

Well-Known Member

Well-Known Member

Meh.

Well-Known Member

Active Member

Well-Known Member

Active Member

Similar threads

Popular threads in this forum