So i bought an original 3DS XL with the purpose of trying to fix it one way or another was described as charges turns on (blue light) for a bit and then shuts off not an immediate shut off which I think would indicate loose ribbon cable or connector.
So I have done the following so far:
- Powered it on to observe the behavior and after 5 seconds with no memory card will shut off and makes a very low pop noise when it does
- Opened it up and checked all ribbon cables reseated all twice and cleaned the pins with IPA, no corrosion or liquid damage (had to check)
- Had a broken or torn right trigger ribbon cable so I replaced it with an original 3DS ribbon cable it fits and works fine connecting it to the board
- When a memory card is plugged in it shuts off quicker
- Tried Mr. Mario's Soft bricked reset method left right triggers d pad up and A button nothing
- Tried putting several soft mod brick Luma files on a SD Card like 7.1 and it goes on i see a QUICK FLASH of the recovery screen white and red text and it shuts off not even quick enough to read it.
- Tried Magnet trick with home / start / x and power combo stays on for like maybe 7 or 8 seconds and shuts off.
I could easily get another board and be done with it but that kills the fun of trying to troubleshoot and fix.
Thanks again. I dont think its MCU bricked as I read it would have to have some cabling issue whereas all cables are connected and accounted for.
So I have done the following so far:
- Powered it on to observe the behavior and after 5 seconds with no memory card will shut off and makes a very low pop noise when it does
- Opened it up and checked all ribbon cables reseated all twice and cleaned the pins with IPA, no corrosion or liquid damage (had to check)
- Had a broken or torn right trigger ribbon cable so I replaced it with an original 3DS ribbon cable it fits and works fine connecting it to the board
- When a memory card is plugged in it shuts off quicker
- Tried Mr. Mario's Soft bricked reset method left right triggers d pad up and A button nothing
- Tried putting several soft mod brick Luma files on a SD Card like 7.1 and it goes on i see a QUICK FLASH of the recovery screen white and red text and it shuts off not even quick enough to read it.
- Tried Magnet trick with home / start / x and power combo stays on for like maybe 7 or 8 seconds and shuts off.
I could easily get another board and be done with it but that kills the fun of trying to troubleshoot and fix.
Thanks again. I dont think its MCU bricked as I read it would have to have some cabling issue whereas all cables are connected and accounted for.