How to REVIVE a Dead 3DS! | Blue Light, Doesn't Boot

[@LaurRants]

As someone who has a limited edition 3ds xl that has so much value inside of it, when the system stopped booting correctly i was devastated. It took nearly two years to find a correct solution and your video was the one. The hardest part about it was just getting inside to try this trick; one of the screws was stuck and stripped, so we ended up destroying the head. That took three hours. The fix? Five minutes. I couldn't believe it when it turned on. Absolutely astounded and happy and ecstatic. 11 pokemon games, a red pokemon xy 3ds xl, and the lady who owns them thanks you from the bottom of her heart. This video was game changing!

[@KyleAwsm]

Thank you so much for taking the time to share this here! 🙂 I'm so glad this video helped!

[@triforceofcourage100]

@@KyleAwsm Mine won’t start up at all the boot light doesn’t turn on and when I plug the power cable in the does what the boot light does here turns on for a couple of seconds and then shuts off. Any ideas?

[@LaurRants]

​@@KyleAwsm so I am back again because I have recently returned to my 3ds xl and it has gone back to the same issue as before, for no discernable reason. :( anything I should try and look for? I have already tried the technique of taking sd card out and then back in again

[@michael21726]

The screws are giving me so much trouble how did you destroy them safely?

[@GrimViridian]

This must just be a thing cause my 3ds has multiple screws that are stuck and/or stripped

[@sweetasbloodredjam]

I actually discovered this by complete accident on a 3DS I was working on, as well. I couldn’t figure out what was wrong with it, so instead of experimenting with the connections first, like you did, I just disassembled the whole thing to have a look around. I ended up ripping the camera cable while reassembling it (not while pushing it through the hinge, like you would think, but by making a hasty movement over the top screen, where the cable runs). Needless to say I was bummed out about it. I still put it back together so that I wouldn’t loose any parts, tried tuning it on and voila, it worked. I don’t think I’ve ever looked at a piece of electronics that dumbfounded.

[@xaviernieves1132]

Same thing pretty much happened to my 2DS when my screen broke. I ended up stealing the ribbon cable from my sisters broken 2DS. Shhhhhhh...

[@user-bx3di8pk1q]

Same thing just happened to me when trying to reassemble the ribbon cables 😫 but now my 3ds doesn't even show the blue light. Just the red light while charging. Any suggestions?

[@unintrigued3647]

How would you replace the software? I sent in my DS to be fixed and they sent it back the same. The software looks like it works but I can’t load games. If I add a chip, it crashes and I have to turn it off to use it. What would you recommend?

[@haleman1704]

3DS systems are from hell, in terms of repairability. Those hinges with multiple ribbon cables routed through..... Don't try it as a first timer of the system is valuable for you. I learned it the hard way.

[@onasazi]

So true... same here. Well i tried to fix a DSi. Let’s say the top screen was dead after i tried! 😞

[@haleman1704]

@@onasazi I once replaced a DSi screen too, and afterwards, the Cameras wouldn't work anymore. I couldn't push myself to open it up again.

[@onasazi]

@@haleman1704 it doesn’t need the camera to play games... unless... 😂

[@haleman1704]

@@onasazi I know... Still want it to be fully functional, since it is my 2009 DSi from that time :/ oh well

[@KyleAwsm]

@haleman1704 In response to your original comment: A more true statement has never been spoken. These things are literally a nightmare to work on. Hence this one sitting for over a year. 😅 Thank you guys for watching!

[@airotiv96]

My 3ds XL only showed the charging light, not even the blue light but THIS VIDEO BROUGHT IT BACK TO LIFE 🖤 Thank you so much for the super comprehensive fix guide!! The way mine got working again was by removing game cartridge, sd card, disconnecting wifi and infrared components AND disconnect the Cameras. Then I connected everything back EXCEPT the Camera and it freaking worked!!!!

[@The2ndSomeone]

My 3ds had the same problem but i fixed it by taking out the sd card and putting it back in again

[@jaye159]

u saved my life ty

[@wockreaper]

bro thanks so much mine wouldn’t charge and wouldn’t turn on unless the power cable was inserted but this worked

[@legendofgaming3851]

thank you so much!

[@Shrbxet]

Bro tysm

[@FREMZY_YT]

Where is the sd card located?

[@jaygarrick6639]

Hi, today I received a 3DS LL with the same problem than yours. Thanks to you I managed to give life to it again, it was a bit painful as it was the first time I ever tried a repair on an electronic device. On the downside, I broke the 3D switch (the tiny metal part that is inside, not the plastic switch that you use) trying to put back the upper case, I mannaged to keep it without the 3D (who uses it anyway...). Anyhow, thank you so much for your video, it was so very helpful and I'm glad I discovered your channel !!

[@KyleAwsm]

Thank you so much, and I'm glad my video helped you! 😊

[@esotericsean]

What an adventure! Awesome you got it working. I actually gave up on a 3DS a while back haha

[@picccle]

i have never opened a 3ds before. absolutely teriffying. thank you for being my emotional support during this hard journey.

[@KyleAwsm]

It's what I do. 😎👍🏻

[@ALTGIA12]

​@@KyleAwsmI have a prob where my 3ds isn't getting charged, the orange color shows up and then vanish in 2-3 sec , what should I do ?

[@lemonchicken507]

Wtf why hasn’t this man got 6 million subscribers? He’s so fucking professional 😩😩👌👌👌

[@KyleAwsm]

Thank you! 😊😊😊

[@lemonchicken507]

@@KyleAwsm No dude, thank YOU for keeping us entertained and informed with your content 🙏🙏🙏

[@xSoulWardenx]

Liked and subbed. Thanks for uploading this video, man. It really helped me out. I tried a bunch of different things to fix my 3DS XL that I bought used, but nothing worked until I watched this video. I unplugged the camera ribbon cable and now it powers on every time. Keep up the great work!

[@barbul666]

THANK YOU. My new3ds XL suddenly stopped working (only the orange charging LED was on). For several days I took it apart and put it back together many times, testing all the methods I found on the Internet - with no result, I almost gave up - unplugging the camera shown in your video solved the problem - it's like new again - THANK YOU.

[@belegdae]

Thanks for the video - Your diagnostic process for the camera ribbon cable led to me finding a TINY hair in the ZIF connector. Cheers!

[@toasty8413]

You’re a total life saver! I was having the same issue with finding a lack of answers online, thanks so much!

[@sotangh0en726]

I haven’t used or touched it for almost 6 years, and I tried purchasing charger and charged it, it opened but for a few seconds, it just suddenly turned off. Can ya’ll help me 😫

[@avi71229]

It will probably work if you open it laptop style instead of opening the top screen all the way. I had the same problem and when I fully extend my 3ds it shuts off. If I open it 90 degrees it works fine. Might be a pain to play on though but I've grown accustomed to it.

[@daisypxff8395]

Well I purchased a charger and it did not work there was no light.

[@rafaelhinojosa915]

@@avi71229 I tried booting it at a 90 degree angle like you said and it booted like nothing. Wtf bro

[@milenasgroi7330]

I have the same problem, it could be a booting file missing really, you have to insert that file in the sd card. Be aware that i still have a lot to learn so in case you could see a discord server all about Nintendo consoles

[@Saffie15]

Frrr

[@NeoGoldenBoy]

I recall seeing that blue light issue, yet I believe it happens when the top screen ribbon is not seated properly and not necessarily a camera module/ribbon issue. I could be wrong, though. Good video!

[@KyleAwsm]

Thanks! The top display is a mandatory component and is required for booting, so yes it will produce the same issue if it's not seated properly. The 3DS has multiple components that will create this same symptom. Thanks for your comment and for watching! 🙂👍🏻

[@shanez1215]

@@KyleAwsm This is correct, I fixed 3/4 DSi's from a lot I bought because the screen ribbons weren't fully inserted.

[@jhrm8010]

So after watching this i tried something without having to open the back the 3ds. I tried to turn my 3ds on while barely having it open and IT WORKED!! I think it worked cause its connection with the camera wasnt being strained while mostly closed. THANKS FOR THE HELP!!

[@drippiink4972]

after reading this comment, i tried it and it worked on my own 3dxl! i was able to deduce that the problem started when i actually popped the screen back. thanks so much!

[@Archmimic]

I've been doing this, but it really only turns on if I'm lucky, now. Really sucks. I'm trying very hard to keep it on as long as possible to transfer my NNID to an older 3ds because they were way sturdier. I'm trying this if I could get a smaller screwdriver to remove the screws inside. Outside was way easier to remove. 😭🤧

[@jjbc5059]

If you have a New 3Ds (in my case XL//LL) with 11.17 kernel hacked, you just have to remove back cover--->remove battery--->with battery removed press & hold power button for 5-10 secs (so it will discharge any residual electrical current in the circuit)--->plug the battery back and power it on, if it doesn't work, do the same as I said before but also remove the SD card, blow the SD slot to clean it (please don't spit on it while blowing 😅) or use a compressed air bottle with a distance between 10-30cm to remove the dust and try it again.

[@kazmaBlends]

Dude you saved me❤❤ I been looking for a solution the whole afternoon

[@jjbc5059]

@@kazmaBlends I'm glad I was able to help you m8 😁 As an advice, I'd recommend you to make a backup of your firmware and all your SD card, because it's not weird that a SD card that you've been using and playing with it all the day without issues on your 3DS console, you turn the console off and then back on again, and the data got corrupted or the whole card gets damaged, and now you have a nice paperweight to prevent your tissues to blow away while crying 😅😅 I made a backup of my NDSL, DSi, 3Ds and New 3Ds firmware (including NDS and DSi firmwares inside of 3DS consoles) to prevent damages, since if you play a homebrew that is a virus for the NDS console, it will affect on your DSi and 3DS consoles, on NDS compatibility mode (you won't be able to use NDS features). For NDS there's a fix to prevent get you NDS bricked, I did it on my NDSL long time ago, but I don't remember where I got it. I think is something called flashme patcher or something like that. I dunno if it will work on DSi or 3DS consoles.

[@Svanhild11]

Electronics shop wanted us to pay more than the console's value so we had an Old3DS console as a brick for years. Decided to give it another try and found your video. Now it is properly fixed (even if I can unable the 3D switch, it is permanently on). They even left white stickers in the ribbon camera cable, marking where the problem was but I never had the courage to open the console myself. Thank you!!!

[@muzhafarazhar6670]

This was the one that I search as well. Good tutorial, explaination are clear enough. Thank you brother. Now I will consider to revive my old 3ds xl.

[@eal260]

I am so tilted, I actually tried everything just now and you know what genuinely solved it? BLOWING INTO THE MICROPHONE! I was on cam with some of my friends and I just couldn't believe that that fixed the issue. To this day it's still one of the most confusing things I've ever experienced.

[@hustain]

Going to give this a shot, my 3DS XL (also year of luigi) has had the same problem. I got it in parts right now :/ as it has been for years. but this gave me the motivation to give it a shot once again. i’ll edit if necessary.

[@excelwizzard]

Thank you soooo much! I gave up on my Nintendo 3ds before over 6 months.

[@carlosmonge7679]

lucky bastard, I just teared apart my New 3ds XL took me some time to figure out which where the camera ribbons, never done something like this befor putting it back together placing the bumper ribbons back was a nightmare, and I was blissfully hopeful... but no... it didnt work :(

[@felixlin9390]

Hi there! I just recently have been feeling the itch to get the old system going again, but had this same issue, with the blue light coming on and then an audible pop. I followed your troubleshooting routine and even managed to get the system to power on again, but the difference in my case is that the camera did not end up having any effect, but the issue lies with the upper LCD screen. I would be super grateful for some advice here: I can actually power on the system and boot games as long as the LCD screen is disconnected (which is weird, because you'd think that it might not even turn on if the top screen is missing, but this is what happened) - I checked the connector pins and they don't seem corroded or damaged and in trying to properly seat the upper LCD screen to check if it had been loose, I got the black screen blue light issue again. This leads me to believe that 1) a damaged part will prevent the boot but 2) it missing will not (for some weird reason). I have been unable to check if the Top screen cable is broken somewhere in the little cable tube, since I didn't dare take those out due to it looking really difficult to get back in, but from an outside glance there didn't seem to be much wrong with it. My question is: do you reckon that my LCD screen is broken and needs replacement? There is no visible damage, but testing would indicate that the issue must lie somewhere along the way between the top screen, top screen ribbon and connector. I don't really have a second system to test it with, so I'm wondering if it's worth finding a LCD replacement (or if cheap-ish, a parts donor), do you have any advice you could share?

[@beomzhour]

I have the same problem

[@matrixanimations]

Did you try new battery??

[@SupraGuy1985]

Thanks, you saved my son's 3ds that had the same problem. I pulled the camera ribbon and it now works again!

[@kristoffervictorlorico1335]

Great tutorial. Easy to understand and follow. However, mine still doesnt work. Probably mine has diff issue

[@Idk-tl6jq]

Same

[@doomgrenade]

I THOUGHT MY 3DS WAS DONE FOR TAKING OUT THE CARD AND GAME CARTRIDGE WORKED TYSMMMMMMM

[@artscythe]

I was trying to fix my 3DS that wouldn't turn on at all. I started watching this video and you mentioned all the weird fixes like blowing into the microphone. I thought "no way that would work"... It turned it on

[@artscythe]

It has managed to turn itself off again by itself and no longer turns on :/

[@Jgamerz12]

Oh wow yep. While I'm not one to take their system apart due to me REALLY not knowing what I'm doing, this video did help me learn my system starts up again if I don't have my system hinge opened all the way. I think this may be a sign for me to finally upgrade to a New 3DS model and at least now I can rest easy knowing I can access my system again!

[@LunePeewee]

Ok so I was at the beginning of the video when you said people said you have to blow in the microphone... I was like whatever let's try and my 3DS just magically turned on and worked perfectly! The problem actually was that I had this blue light that stayed... Well anyway saved me a lot of trouble 😂

[@Nogtogon]

Fortunately, i didnt have to disconnect anything from the mainboard, but just by pressing on the case around the camera etc. i could get it back up and running! thank you so much for your time and effort!

[@davorz]

Really nice video. I have a 3DS XL Zelda version pending to repair for a while now, and this video can really make the difference. In my case, my unit turns on correctly if you press power button with hinges almost closed. But if you turn it on with hinges in open position or open hinges once turned on, it shuts down and acts exactly likes yours. I thought it was lcd ribbon cable, but maybe I'm lucky and is just a camera issue like yours. I will try when I have time prior to buy any replacement. Maybe it's not needed! Thanks!

[@dipoke7387]

Did you manage to repair it using the video?

[@silverian]

Great content! This case reminds me of event, when I helped my relatives whose desktop computer has boot problem. After long hours I finally realized that it was broken mouse. Relatives dog has bitten cable of the mouse and this caused booting problems, because one of the devices did not work or was not recognized during boot time!

[@spikekintarin]

I know this video is a couple of years old, but I'm dealing with the same issue with my limited edition Pokéball 2DS XL. I've been trying to find references all over the internet with little to no luck. Do you have any idea where I could find some? Or do you have a video for a 2DS XL?

[@ValorDucky]

This has been insightful. I tinkered with alot of stuff in my new 3ds, trying to replace some things. I've learned alot but I was connecting and disconnecting ribbon cables constantly. I finally got everything to work, but once I screwed everything back together, reassembled everything, I then ran into this problem. Replaced the motherboard from another New 3ds and it worked. Camera was already broken and I didnt care, so that connector isn't being used. I'm assuming it's one of the screen connectors or the speaker/3d connector, all of which are required to turn it on. I am not in the mood to diagnose which one to replace, so I'm opting to just get another motherboard, then call Nintendo to transfer my stuff over to another 3ds for now.

[@lookitskazzy]

Checking the fuses is pointless. If you're getting blue light and shutdown, the fuses aren't the problem.

[@frankgarde7741]

My 3DS XL turns off immediately if I fully open the top screen. Tried leaving the camera ribbon disconnected but it didn't work. What can I do to keep my console from turning off?

[@antisaint87]

You had to replace 3d/speeker ribbon cable.

[@shanez1215]

Sounds like your screen ribbon cable is just barely unseated. Try completely reseating that cable

[@H4sone87]

I fixed the issue the console not shutoff but when i turn it on its black screen and no sound ? Any idea ?

[@TheSimhook]

Well I'm having the same issue on a Year of Luigi 3DS XL just like the one you troubleshooted in this video with the exact same issue, however, the fixes you used aren't working on it, haha. None the less, I'm super grateful for the video, very insightful and useful regardless! Great content, subbing.

[@Shenbeiner]

Hey it’s 2023 and I just used this tutorial to fix my 10 year old 3Ds xl thank you so much for this.

[@killerrr3211]

Yep I’m here after replacing the battery thinking after looking inside and seeing how clean the ds was but nah I still have the same problems 😭😭 regular 3ds and not an xl but the more info the merrier. Thank you sir!

[@dougskotnitsky3800]

I'm having a similar problem with the first gen 3ds, tried disconnecting the camera to no avail, do this happen with the other parts of the 3ds like the mic or wifi adaptor? should I try disconnecting those?

[@SaiyanEuc]

Dude you saved my 3ds! I cant believe i had the balls to take it apart and remove the camera ribbon, the camera stopped working months ago so i figured that was the issue after watching this video. Thank you!! It works great now

[@fatimahrao8691]

Just for clarity as my 3ds is also facing the same issue ...we only have to remove the camera ribbon from the top half of the 3ds right??

[@michaelyapkf]

My 3ds xl hit the same problem and thanks to your video I got some kinda knowledge. So I just try my luck bending the screen up and down press both LR buttons until it power on again without opening the cover. Sometimes it boots, sometimes it off. So it is just trial and error. Something to do with that ribbon connection I guess. I know I cannot disassemble it because I am no expert in tinkering the hardware. So better don't spoil it.

[@k00lkatt101]

You’re awesome!!! It worked!! Try reinserting the camera cable it may work after start up.

[@BriceKoua-11-11]

I'll try

[@Sezenian]

LOL I was watching the video and it turned on by itself while I was watching it! Finished the vid tho, thanks for the information! XD

[@jonjonmia]

I’m about to give up on a 3ds xl that has a steady blue light that never faids. I’ve already tested it without the camera and checked all the ribbon cables. It might be bricked...

[@KKpompom]

Mine doesn’t light up at all. Does it have to do with the battery ?

[@jtchoi2003]

Usually, assuming it's an unmodded 3DS, it's usually the cable for the speakers and 3D that breaks and causes this issue. The console will refuse to POST if the 3D cable is disconnected or broken. (It's the small cable on the top right of the motherboard.) Overtime, this cable will develop a tear when the console is opened and closed over several years.

[@lingling4ohours841]

I recommend trying the mic hack it actually worked for me ♡

[@triplecharger8200]

I know this video isn't exactly recent and for the regular 3DS xl, but I figured I might as well post a similar problem that I've been having here. So about a year ago I decided to open up my new 3DS xl which hadn't cut on in years and found that the solution at the time was pretty simple. I just had a ribbon cable that was disconnected and so I reconnected it and it worked like new. However not too long after I repaired in (a few weeks give or take) I started having problems again. I opened up the system and the ribbon cable that was causing the problem before is still connected, so I ruled out that the cable is the problem. The only sort of clue that I have to go off of with this problem is that whenever I try to power on the system the blue light stays on until reset and whenever I press down on the bottom right side of the system the battery light cuts on but only when the system is already on. I don't really expect this comment to go anywhere, but I figured I'd take my shot in the dark anyways. I would appreciate any suggestions if anyone has any idea what's wrong.

[@imvanish808]

Just taking out the sd card was good enough for me since I have luma l. Thanks so much

[@vt7heightfrequencyblade309]

Thank you so much! This has helped me fix the Christmas presents I got and I have had a fun day of playing!

[@boo1_gaming927]

I have a NES 3DS XL. I had the battery replaced, and everything was fine except some of the buttons were sticky. I decided to take it apart to get rid of the stickiness. Upon reassembly, the bottom screen was working, but the touch sensor wasn't working. I looked around for a bit to see if I found the ribbon cable for the touch sensor. I realized that I missed one, so I plugged it in, and upon reassembly again, it won't boot. I tried disconnecting things like the camera ribbon cable like mentioned in the video, but it still won't boot. Another thing to note here is that this board is different than the one showed in the video. This one has the infrared sensor soldered onto the board, and it was right where the ribbon cable I needed to plug in. Another note is that the ribbon cables that connect to the top half are in slightly different locations as well. On another note, I also have an original 3DS making the same popping sound as my 3DS XL. Maybe I'll try that with my original model.

[@EXTRAEDC]

not only the XL Models.. also the n3ds models have similar issure ..Mine stopped working after i visited the hoospital and got near an x-ray machine.. i bet the magnetism of that machine destroyed the Magneitc switch inside the 3ds lid... it turns on but is in some kind of sleep mode..

[@blueknightgv7882]

I need help I just dropped my new 3ds xl tonight while I was playing an game and when I picked it up the screen was black. When I tried to turn it on it won’t turn on with no blue light. But when I plug it in with the charger it showed the light that it was changing. I really do need help with this.

[@KyleAwsm]

You may have cracked the top display or damaged a ribbon cable in the hinge. Are there any cracks on the shell plastics anywhere? Concussive force like this wouldn't have damaged a ribbon if there's no breaks anywhere though - Just a thought. If you still have questions, you can reach out to me on Instagram via www.kyleawsm.com. Cheers! 👍🏻

[@blueknightgv7882]

@@KyleAwsm I believe it maybe do to something internally because I don’t see any visible cracks on the plastic shell and it only powers on by having the charging cable plugged into the back and pressing the power button in a specific way. Like plugging in the cable a little bit in and holding the power button and sometimes it turns on.

[@Zwei4815]

I can't find anything on KZbin or anywhere else about my n3DS XL problem. When I start the 3DS, the screens don't light up but I can hear the usual boot sounds, the menu sounds, and the cursor moving around. The cursor sounds stop after a couple seconds. If I start the 3DS in recovery mode, the screens light up and I can see both of the system update screens on the upper and lower screen, and the touch response works, but after checking for updates the 3DS shuts off and when I turn it on again I have the same problem as before.

[@KyleAwsm]

Strange! Here's a place to start maybe: Are 3D mode/control, the cameras, and other misc. features enabled during recovery mode? Sometimes, from what I've noticed, is that these subsystems appear to interfere with each other, and recovery modes disable them, sort of like safe mode in Windows. So, if one of them isn't working properly, then recovery mode simply just bypasses it. Honestly though, that's just a wild hunch, and I have no idea what the problem with yours could be... However, since the New 3DS is still quite new, I would contact the Nintendo help line, since it's likely still supported by them. I wish I could be of more help!

[@Zwei4815]

@@KyleAwsm I called Nintendo and all they had me do was try booting in recovery mode. It's $85 for them to fix it so I'm debating whether to send it or not. I only have 5 cartridge games but they're useless without the system. We've sure come a long way from the original 1989 Game Boy, the only thing that stopped that was dead batteries.

[@KyleAwsm]

Honestly, I would send it. These systems are holding their value nowadays, so I believe that it would make the most sense to.

[@garethlloyd1445]

Thanks for the video. Like you said at the end there inserting those ribbon cables through the hinge is such a fiddly difficult task. I damaged 2 3ds xl's on trying to put those cables back through the hinge just because I was replacing the housing. Such a design flaw. I have another 3ds xl with a dodgy bottom lcd screen. I thought easy fix. Replaced no problem, all ribbons back carefully with no sigh of damage and now it won't turn on. I get the blue light which with mine it stays on. The system has the error message with the camera also so I thought after watching thid vid that it's the she issue. Removed the camera cable and it still not booting up.

[@Idk-tl6jq]

Same for me

[@kayl9382]

I have a similar problem with the normal 3ds that charges but does not come on. Any help and fixes would be great 👍

[@alexsmith5292]

would this work for 2ds makig poping sounds too?

[@Internazionale2010]

I have a regular 3DS ive had it since release and its been unused since 2016 and doesnt power on, doesnt even show the orange blue or red light

[@KyleAwsm]

This is likely due to a completely dead battery - I recommend that you try replacing it first before anything else. Edit: I'm assuming you tried charging it already and that was a no-go.

[@Kaascroissantjuuu]

I did this but it still wont turn on but when i try turning it on it will make a weird sound and you see the screen go from grey to black and then its turned off i also have the blue light and just turns off sometimes it turns on and actually works but not for long because when i try flipping the top screen it makes the same weird sound and turns off anyone had the same problem or know a fix for this pls let me know good tutorial to

[@J2ko]

My first 3DS XL would do this unless the folding screen was at a very specific orientation. I'm definitely having this kind of problem, but I haven't touched the system for so long that the battery began going spicy pillow, so now it waits patiently in my closet with no battery :(

[@a-list3079]

I did the tutorial, but my 3ds XL still won't turn on. Also, the blue light doesn't even light up, but the charging indicator light still works when I plug it in to the AC adapter. How do I fix this?

[@KyleAwsm]

Hmmm, something tells me that something else is causing this behavior. This video is mostly to show the troubleshooting procedure. I've seen that these issues are caused by many different components. Strip your system down to the bare board. Does it still do the same thing then? Thanks for watching!

[@a-list3079]

@@KyleAwsm It still doesn’t turn on. I recently installed Homebrew on it, so I think that it’s bricked. I’m thinking of just buying a new 3ds, and since the battery in my old one still works, I could probably get a good deal on one with no battery

[@gakniatkerja1741]

Nice,i experienced on&off bluelight like this 30minutes ago while playing ace attorney,but idk i'm lucky enough its working just hold on power button for longtime until they booting up it self

[@agentlazer314]

Thumbs up for the video. Finally, have a time to fix my 3ds. Having for the blue light issues for few years, and finally got a time to fix. My fix was take out the battery and put back. Tada.. it works.. LOL.

[@shanez1215]

Dude I love you, I just had this happen to me after doing a USB C mod. I probably pulled the ribbon cable by mistake. Sidenote: Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon uses the cameras at the very first boot and will crash. But if you have a save file from before that is past that point it will work.

[@Miau-y4w]

My partner was trying to turn on my old 2ds because it literally wouldnt after updating Luma and its been like this for days and I swear I thought it was bizarre as well and made fun of the "blowing into the systems microphone to fix it" theory with him but he did it and it worked LOL. Ive genuinely tried everything else and nothing worked...

[@lisbethtorres1249]

Yesterday I also updated Luma, my 3DS doesn't turn on, I tried EVERYTHING and I can't get my 3DS to turn on, what should I do?

[@thedancingalien7766]

I could Watch This All Day😮😮😮

[@leobgoo6350]

5:07 A bad WIFI card will give you an => Error Has Occurred. Hold down power button...and restart... 8:34 Nintendo handhelds do a "self-diagnostic" on boot - checking for an impedance. So, Yes! The DS is sensing something is not plugged in or faulty.

[@darkster06]

this is really helpful ive been trying to fix my 3ds xl from ages and this video finally helped me

[@hugonegrete6325]

So my 3DS is homebrewed & I was playing some games on it but it crashed & soft locked like 3 times, when I tried to turn it on it didn't & instead game me a directory to follow & delete the cache created by the crash, so I plug my SD card on my laptop & tried searching for the directory but I didn't find it, turns out I needed to navigate the directories on the 3DS using GM9 & I did & removed all the cache, it was like 7 files of cache, but it still doesn't turn on, it just remains with the indicators on, I can boot into GM9 & Luma but not into the menu.

[@dxb_blaze1994]

I did try booting up to gm9 or luma but I couldn't boot up into any of them.

[@chrismifsud7154]

I had a 2DS with same issue. Power light (blue) comes on and off. Good batter, good LCD and was charging fine. I tried disconnecting the bluetooth and reseating all the cables. I sold it for parts. I wish I knew this video maybe I would have tried disconnecting the cameras cable.

[@KyleAwsm]

I know that feeling of regret all too well.... I'm with ya! Thanks for watching! 👍🏻

[@thegringoman3917]

But Nintendo DS doesn't have Bluetooth

[@Scott-vr3kf]

F**** yeah! Thanks for the save man. This totally revived my 3dsxl.

[@Robbie-mw5uu]

I once repaired a 3DS from Ebay. It did not start. Power on, blue light, speaker pop sound. When disassembled, the analog component had rust on it. The analog was replaced and the console powered on and booted.

[@dreamares2911]

This is happening with my nephews DS it's been over 3 years I have it. I'm going to try this hopefully it works.

[@someperson4712]

Are the L and R ribbon cables required to turn on the system? My L trigger is the only broken ribbon, and I hope that doesn't cause the console to also not power on.

[@WillisOg21]

Thank for the update I'm go to try that on my 3ds

[@GlitchingROMS]

Does this also work for a new nintendo 3ds XL? Cuz I have one that has the same problem

[@thesilliestgooberofalltime]

My 3ds has been sitting on a shelf for a few months untouched. it worked perfectly fine before, I decided to play with it and now I cant even turn it on. The light shows up but the screen is black. I tried everything and nothings working. I never had any problems with it before. What should I do?

[@ethanthefourth2227]

i realised one of my ribbon cables was torn in the top right. tho i cant figure out wich one it is and the video kinda helped but im still unable to identify what cable it is. its the one left of the right corner.

[@antisaint87]

left - 3d/speeker(yellow colour), right - 3d camera(black colour). Same issue if torn one of them

[@SL00F]

I love the chonky Pokémon stickers

[@Bryce_the_Woomy_Boi]

My 3ds has been having issues turning on, and it's exactly this issue. The only issue I could find was a broken ribbon cable

[@YoFrost]

Hey I have a question I’ve had my 3DS for years now I remember playing it as child unfortunately I damaged my system from water damage a long time ago and it’s probably been sitting for at least 4 years untouched is there even a possible way I can still save it?

[@paulo1675]

THANK YOU SO MUCH, now it works just fine

[@Z-zl]

I replaced the outer shell on my new 3DS but i broke a couple of those tiny latches. It has exactly the same problem but i have a gut feeling the fix will be the same.

[@AwesomeRyanGame]

What about the New 3ds

[@zzztriplezzz5264]

Mine is having the same problem, but it also has a cracked hinge. I don’t know if that has anything to do with it. Also it pops when it turns off.

[@agamelegend9441]

Mine does the exact same thing I’m so lost 😭

[@Dylan-fg5ro]

Hey I have the new nintendo 3ds with a similar issue. When I turn it on, I can hear music but the screens do not turn on. What do I do?

[@dizzythakidd7350]

so my 3ds has the blue light that stays on but the screens dont show anything i did what you did but nothing ...what ribbon did you leave unconnected ?

[@KyleAwsm]

Is your system by chance running custom firmware? If so, people have said a misconfiguration on the SD card causes this.

[@dizzythakidd7350]

@@KyleAwsm i checked the sd card and i didnt find any cfw and i disconnected the camera ribbon under the 3ds and sound ribbion

[@KyleAwsm]

Strange! Is this specific 3DS new to you/Did you buy it second hand? Do you get any home screen music at all? Try holding one of the buttons (try all of them) while hitting the power button to try booting into normal 3DS boot mode. Just a hunch, but maybe the system is looking for an SD card with cfw settings on it; Homebrew launcher boot can be averted by forcing vanilla boot via button combo.

[@grass9813]

1:45 I literally tried blowing into the mic thinking it wouldn't work, and it instantly woke up

[@benjin2440]

Thank you so much for the video, you got me to the crux of the matter.

[@namlee6973]

I am about to buy a new device. How lucky I am to see this video of yours. Thank you so much~. My N3DS-XL is faced similar problem. And I try to unplug camera (top-right). So amazing, it has worked normally. When my device working normally, I tried to plug camera again. wow, Camera has been worked again. There is one sad thing, home button and mic in my device not working :( . I don't know why. I tried to fix it but I can't. T_T. But all in all, it worked. I can continue playing my unfinished game. (Albeit a bit inconvenient.) I'm leaving my comment here so I can help someone similar to me with the n3ds device. Have a nice day.

[@sh0rt_stuff46]

I have a 3DS that won’t turn on. The screen will briefly flash and make a popping sound but then turn off immediately. I went on the Nintendo support site but unfortunately, they no longer make repairs on the model I have. Any ideas on what the problem is and how to fix it??

[@Spunter]

My 3ds xl would make the blue light when turning it on and then it makes a popping sound as well and turns off and I did call a month ago and same thing they don’t do repair which sucks

[@KyleAwsm]

Both of you feel free to hit me up on Instagram and I can help you work toward a solution. 🙂 www.kyleawsm.com

[@sicknastydabdab2711]

After watching your video I just gently punched my camera and it works again. I am so glad to have found your video

[@kylew.8562]

What if I can't get the screws out

[@PigletTube]

My 3ds had that problem but I held SELECT before starting up and it booted to the luma config and I could play it again!

[@elaineortiz653]

I brought out my deceased son's console to finally give to his little brother now that he's old enough to take care of it. It worked a year after my son passed, but now it won't turn on. The blue light is steady, but no power up. I got a new battery and replaced with a new SD card. Still nothing. I am not confident to take it apart and mess with it. I'm actually a little heartbroken about it. 😢

[@KyleAwsm]

Please feel free to reach out to me @KyleAwsm on Instagram. I would love you help you with this however I can. I'm so sorry for your loss...

[@PumpkinManiacReal]

What were the tools you used to actually mess with it

[@Imgonraidurstreamlilbro]

NO WAY BRO YOU ACCTUALLY FIGURED IT OUT 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Imgonraidurstreamlilbro]

Who even uses the camera?

[@Idk1367]

My problem is that no lights would turn on but 2 nights ago everything worked but when I tried charging it for a while nothing worked