Hacking Putting Together a DS

[Rock Raiyu]

I'm thinking about putting together a DS since I don't have one. I have some spare parts from other DS's that I have except for a new housing. But I have a problem which I'm not sure.

I have 2 DS motherboards and some screens. I'm not sure if they work as I know that once I turn on the DS, the bottom screen would be messed up (black spots in the corner) and then the DS would turn off. I know that probably means that the bottom screen is broken and I may need a new one but if the DS turns off, does that mean the motherboard is broken beyond repair? Or maybe it is just the screens?

 

[matt1freek]

could be the ribbon cable too

 

[Rock Raiyu]

could be the ribbon cable too

That's true. Any possible way I can find out what exactly is wrong with it that it turns off?

 

[dilav]

If it turns on then turns off, it's normally still ok. Make sure both screens are plugged in all the way.

 

[gb_tianzon]

your ds will power-off automatically if one of the ribbon cables is broken.it's either the top or the bottom lcd.
check which lcd doesn't light up.then check the led backlights.