Hardware Can 3ds turn on without microphone

[ParallaxNoba]

I have a "new" (2015) 3ds Xl that I have just ordered a new motherboard for, the only thing that's missing is the inbuilt microphone and was wondering if im gonna need to buy a new part just to get it to boot or not? Thanks!

 

[a_username_that_is_cool]

It probably will.

 

[EpikJimmer]

i think you can use headphone microphones but idk

 

[ack]

yeah it does

 

[Kevbo]

It will boot fine. Unless your a Nintendogs fan there is no need for replacing it since little to no games require it.

 

[EpikJimmer]

cant you use a microphone from a headset??

 

[ack]

cant you use a microphone from a headset??

yes

 

[CoolMe]

I have a "new" (2015) 3ds Xl that I have just ordered a new motherboard for, the only thing that's missing is the inbuilt microphone

The ribbon cable, or the port/module itself?
Not sure if the n3dsxl won't boot if it's not plugged in, fwiw my n3dsxl has one but it doesn't work, the ribbon cable is damaged, it works fine. And btw you can use the mic on your headphones if you needed that functionality.

 

[Kevbo]

The ribbon cable, or the port/module itself? It can't be un-soldered, can it?

It's just a ribbon cable. Completely replaceable.

 

[CoolMe]

It's just a ribbon cable. Completely replaceable.

Yea, i was thinking of the port itself that the mic's ribbon cable connects to..

 

[ParallaxNoba]

The ribbon cable, or the port/module itself?
Not sure if the n3dsxl won't boot if it's not plugged in, fwiw my n3dsxl has one but it doesn't work, the ribbon cable is damaged, it works fine. And btw you can use the mic on your headphones if you needed that functionality.

The whole mic module is gone, ribbon cable and the mic. I can easily buy one for like $15 on ebay but was seeing if I need it, won't even use it so.

 

[CoolMe]

The whole mic module is gone, ribbon cable and the mic. I can easily buy one for like $15 on ebay but was seeing if I need it, won't even use it so.

I think it should work without it.

 

[ParallaxNoba]

I think it should work without it.

Just got new motherboard, flashes a red light for split second and thinking is that gonna be it then? Need a new mic?

 

[lone_wolf323]

Just got new motherboard, flashes a red light for split second and thinking is that gonna be it then? Need a new mic?

Was the motherboard a known good item, or was it sold with any sort of warnings attached to it?

 

[ParallaxNoba]

Was the motherboard a known good item, or was it sold with any sort of warnings attached to it?

Bought from ifixit, was expecting it to be fine, i mightve accidentally bent two pins on one of the connectors.