Hardware The 3DS squeaks

[cbutters]

Squeaking usually means that something is very tight. sounds like the hinges are made quite well and the fact that they are squeaking is a good tight seal. My guess is that it will eventually disappear with continued use. I would rather have a good tight squeak than a rattling back and forth because it isn't tight enough. We will see once I get my 3DS in a few days.

 

[Gengar]

Since my DS usage usually looks like this:
START- open DS and get playing
5 HOURS LATER
END- close DS
It probably won't be too much of an issue

You can hear the noise ALL THE TIME when you're moving your 3DS.
Especially while playing AR games of Face Raider, when you have to move. But I also notice it while playing Street Fighter.

(It's a blue one; but that doesn't matter)

 

[WiKiLEAK]

This "Hinge Issue" was already reported in the Engadget review of the 3DS, they say that the Japanese one didnt have it but that the USA one did.

I made a comment about it on the 3DS thread a while ago : http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=282...p;#entry3534610

supposedly there are some differences between the Japanese and the American 3DS

Update: We made a slight tweak in the text above as we've had a chance to compare the two consoles and it seems like the US version has a slightly different hinge. The Japanese one was virtually silent and smooth but the US one is a bit more jarring and has a louder click with popping into place. It's a very minor point, but FYI just the same.

Ummm, hinge issues already ??

 

[Xastabus]

Answer: Silicone lubricant. It should be safe to use because it is non conductive, and in my experience it is pretty easy to clean up compaired to oil based products. If you decide to try this, keep in mind that a little goes a long way.

Rubik's Cube "Speedcubers" would call this stuff Cube Lube.

I haven't personally tested this suggestion however as I won't be getting a 3DS until LoZoT 3D comes out. Use this advice at your own risk, I take no responsibility if you damage your hardware.

 

[Gengar]

Are your 3DSes squeaking now that it's out everywhere?

 

[Keva]

Mine squakes

Oh and its the black one

 

[RupeeClock]

The D-pad on my 3DS is very squeaky actually, only when I press Right on it.

 

[Slyakin]

Strange. My 3DS does not squeak whatsoever.

 

[thegame07]

Strange. My 3DS does not squeak whatsoever.

Same here! Also people reported rattling inside the machine. I also don't have that.

 

[Deleted_171835]

There are no squeaking sounds on my 3DS.

 

[jamesaa]

When i first got mine the hinge would squeak when opening the console, but after a couple of days it has now stopped.

 

[Slyakin]

Strange. My 3DS does not squeak whatsoever.

Same here! Also people reported rattling inside the machine. I also don't have that.

Actually, I have that.

I think that's the pedometer. It's REALLY light though. You have to hold it to your ears.

 

[jamesaa]

The only rattling I can hear are the buttons, if i hold them and shake i cannot hear anything else.

 

[AlanJohn]

Wow there are alot of complaints about the 3DS

 

[Devin]

Wrong thread, and mine doesn't squeak.

 

[RyanRDLPS]

I wanted to chime in on this. After some cleaning after owning the console for a few days the hinge did indeed start squeaking when you clicked it back into its default position, then gave it a little nudge and the give and take seems to produce the squeak. Wobble it bit in the air with in the default position and you'll hear it if your plastic hinge is too tight.

I fixed this by using some Goo Gone, but really any solvent will work. A little on a cotton swab and then a bit on the left hinge. It's not the spring/component part of the system that is squeaking. I found it was just the plastic being too tight. A little oil base fixed it right up. Hope this helps.