Well I've only posted the link to that picture in this thread and the thread is about flashing a DS Lite properly.There's nothing wrong with the picture but it should be mentioned with it to make sure people understand this fact and do not brick their systems. And once again I will say it. Don't be a fool, wrap your tool.
Zero is just saying be very carefull, make sure you use the right insolation. and if it breaks, pull out right awayÂ. (hehehe)
question: even with the insolation couldnt there still be some risk of hitting something by accident and shorting it?
while this topic has helped IMMENSELY, I would still love to see a video of someone flashing a DS Lite, STEP BY STE
QUOTE said:There is a video on this page: http://www.dspassme.com/FlashMe.shtml ; it's really not very much different for a DS Lite, the main difference is that you must insulate your shorting tool to avoid contacting anything else.
Eh? Where on the DS Lite that you would make contact with the tool or what?If, let's say for hypothetical purposes, someone didn't insulate their tools?, where exactly would you make contact with? It just looks like plastic all around.
The gap between the two semi-circles needs to be connected. So you are correct.QUOTE said:There is a video on this page: http://www.dspassme.com/FlashMe.shtml ; it's really not very much different for a DS Lite, the main difference is that you must insulate your shorting tool to avoid contacting anything else.
Cool video.
Those pictures from above help the most (thanks shtonkalot!)
Now, I've got some dumb questions.
The whole point of this is to "connect" (e.g. short) the two half circles together, correct? If, let's say for hypothetical purposes, someone didn't insulate their tools?, where exactly would you make contact with? It just looks like plastic all around.
Thanks!
Zero is just saying be very carefull, make sure you use the right insolation. and if it breaks, pull out right awayÂ. (hehehe)
question: even with the insolation couldnt there still be some risk of hitting something by accident and shorting it?
It's just sooo easy to be dirty, isn't it?
I suppose there is still a risk. The risk is inversely proportionate to the skill of the flasher, maybe?
I support everyone who wishes to flash there DS and hope I have helped / can help you in some way.
There was a time when I hadn't flashed a DS but I checked it out. Assessed my ability, Checked my equipment, wet my pants and did it!
I've now done 8 regular DS's and 2 Lites. Never had a problem.
But that's me. I've read some reports of people who may have bricked their DS but nothing I can confirm. I'm sure it's possible to stuff it up.
There is only so many times you can tell someone to minimise risk, but for all we know by using flashme might end up all us flashers (hehe) getting our DS's banned from WiFi.
So yes, still a risk.. always a risk.
More to the point if you wiggle your tool around (yes I know, HAHA) when flashing (that made it worse...) even if insulated then YES you could short out to the right of the SL1 apparantly. Possibly to the left too.
that's a good idea..i can see myself dropping the battery while flippin the ds lite over to flash it.BOTH. To be 10000000% safe, just do both.
It's just an extra safequard in case it unplugs or the battery falls out.
I think I am going to tape the battery in place when i try flashing mine june 11th