Hardware 3DS "generic" error, faulty network module.

[sp3off]

Hello guys,

Since some time, my sister told me that her 3DS has got some freezes. I've looked at it, and it seems that the Network module's faulty (also called nwm).

Here's the error it shows :

When wireless connections are disabled, 3DS acts like normal, nothing happens. I don't think about something hardware-related, that would be the worst thing to happen.

Anything about it ? (I thought about deleting the nwm module and reinstalling it, but not sure)

Thanks in advance, sp3off.

 

[TurdPooCharger]

Open the old 3DS (XL??) and reseat the WiFi module.

• [ifixit] Nintendo 3DS Wi-Fi Board Replacement - for the old 3DShttps://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Nintendo+3DS+Wi-Fi+Board+Replacement/5851
• [ifixit] Nintendo 3DS XL IR Board Replacement - for the old 3DS XLhttps://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Nintendo+3DS+XL+IR+Board+Replacement/25078
  • In step 12 IR Board, don't remove the one boxed in red. WiFi module looks like this:

 

[sp3off]

Open the old 3DS (XL??) and reseat the WiFi module.

• [ifixit] Nintendo 3DS Wi-Fi Board Replacement - for the old 3DS
• [ifixit] Nintendo 3DS XL IR Board Replacement - for the old 3DS XL
  • In step 12 IR Board, don't remove the one boxed in red. WiFi module looks like this:

Yes, that's an Nintendo 3DS XL. Thanks for sharing, i'm going to do it.
EDIT : Found it, I shall take it off and pull it again ?

 

[TurdPooCharger]

Yes, take it off and put it back on.

If that doesn't fix it, you may need to replace the module.

 

[sp3off]

Yes, take it off and put it back on.

If that doesn't fix it, you may need to replace the module.

Just found out it wasn't completely plugged in. I've pushed in it completely and now it works like nothing happened. Thank you very much, problem solved.

 

[IIRideow]

I have the same problema,but nothing Works,and i already replace to a new board and still have the problem...

 

[TurdPooCharger]

I have the same problema,but nothing Works,and i already replace to a new board and still have the problem...

Disassemble the o3DS/o3DSXL, clean both sides of the WiFi module/motherboard connectors with toothbrush and ~70% isopropyl alcohol (don't use any other cleaner), and wedge a piece a foam or cardboard on top of the WiFi board to force it attached to the mobo when reassembling.

 

[IIRideow]

I will try. Thank you.