My SuperCard DSOne SDHC is very rarely detected by my DSi

[KirgoPlayer007]

The title sums up pretty well my problem. The SuperCard is detected by my DSi and sometimes when playing games it just freezes (I think because my DSi "undetects" it). Slight movements of my console "undetects" the card. (If it helps I think the card is original, I got it a looong time ago!) Some help will be really appreciated!

 

[JomasterII]

...huh, the screw looking rusty kinda doesn't bode well... have you tried cleaning the contacts of the cart and DSi with isopropyl alcohol?

 

[ghjfdtg]

Seconding this. Looks very dirty and that's likely the problem.

 

[Pk11]

If cleaning doesn't help, the paper trick (opening it up and putting a piece of paper behind the PCB) may help, many flashcards just don't make good contact because they're not quite the correct size so that can help them make better contact.

 

[Nikokaro]

Contrary to others, I believe that the problem is instead with the micro SD slot. I bet the micro SD barely makes contact with the flashcart, and when you tilt it, it slides off, even by a very small amount. In fact, the flashcart snaps with spring mechanism to the DS, while the micro SD barely and precariously touches and I think is not perfectly firm and stable in the slot. That's my humble opinion.

 

[KirgoPlayer007]

Contrary to others, I believe that the problem is instead with the micro SD slot. I bet the micro SD barely makes contact with the flashcart, and when you tilt it, it slides off, even by a very small amount. In fact, the flashcart snaps with spring mechanism to the DS, while the micro SD barely and precariously touches and I think is not perfectly firm and stable in the slot. That's my humble opinion.

And any ideas how can I fix this?

...huh, the screw looking rusty kinda doesn't bode well... have you tried cleaning the contacts of the cart and DSi with isopropyl alcohol?

What type of isopropyl alcohol should I use?

And were can I find a replacement screw?

 

[Nikokaro]

And any ideas how can I fix this?

You must have realized if the micro SD goes in a little hard and fit firmly in the slot or instead it goes in too easily and wobbles slightly, or not?
In my opinion, a small piece of paper between the outer side of the micro SD and the flashcart slot would be sufficient, assuming that is the problem.