Orange Light of Death | Attempted Nintendo DS Lite Repair

[@SaroDantra]

Hey, I commented on your previous video but I thought I'd drop a comment here too: I was the guy that donated that DSL to Elliot, I am so glad it ended up with someone with the patience and skill to fix it. I just wanted to take a crack at upgrading the shell as a learning experience/side project. I managed to upgrade the shell on my GBA SP just fine, which is why I had the spare lens also. I mainly enjoy making old consoles look brand new by deep cleaning/replacing the housing etc rather than fixing technical issues which is why I decided to sent it to TRF. I really appreciate all your kind words about the job I did swapping the shell over too. It's nice to know that with the exception of it not powering on, I was on the right track! Subbed and looking forward to more content. All the best!

[@JoeyDoesTech]

Thankyou so much for the oppertunity to fix it my man! Really appreciate it. So glad we could get it working, and we think it was down to the WiFi module being slightly loose. Welcome to the channel and thanks for the sub!

[@jesushuerta4379]

The flashing green light when the DS is closed just means the DS is in sleep mode. Awesome job fixing it!! Even I don't know what the issue was lol

[@JoeyDoesTech]

Haha I dont have a scooby.

[@MikaB1302]

@@JoeyDoesTechmaybe you already know by this time but I think it had to do with the BIOS chip. I think it wasn’t properly seated in the first place!

[@savannafc]

Mate, this video saved me a lot of time and headache. I was about to order a new battery but then came across this video and decided to try it out. Opened up the DS Lite, cleaned out the battery contacts and tried it, and TA-DA it worked. Didn't even need to go any further. Thanks!

[@JoeyDoesTech]

You're more than welcome 😊👍

[@ivanvalle2089]

Anyone who sees this works but also keep it in mind If the device is orange light and doesn't power on it's because something is shorting out the board. make sure the screen isn't touching the board to the bare metal

[@AlessioZagni-ALE5510]

I LOVE YOU! YESSS WORK!

[@wc7484]

It can also be a dead battery. I had a ds lite that would charge and not power on. I checked the battery with a multimeter and it was lower than 3.7v.

[@segment8tion]

Thank you so much for the video! My DS Lite has been broken for over a year. I recently tried replacing the battery and it still wouldn't turn on-- but cleaning the battery contacts out with a bit of rubbing alcohol did the trick!

[@simonchris12]

I had the same problem yesterday with a DSI. Turns out if you don’t have the top screen ribbon cable seated right it will not power on. This problem is the same across the entire DS Range.

[@capitan_ironsides]

I currently have one that shows up orange for 1-2 (max) seconds, and then it turns back off and then refuses to charge at all, period. any idea what's wrong with it? also the screw for the battery cover is stripped

[@rockinstrawberries]

I have this exact issue right now.. just waiting to get the right tools so I can hopefully bring it back to life too!

[@JoeyDoesTech]

Let us know how you get on! 😃

[@xXwheezyownzXx]

I bet the Wi-Fi module chip wasn’t seated properly. The system won’t boot if it isn’t connected. So when you took it off and reconnected it you reconnected it completely.

[@AA-xm7rt]

That black and White Ds look asome im going to recreate these and sell Them with Pokémon black and White :)

[@onasazi]

Ahhhhh Kangarooze and IPA is main help! 😂👋 thanks for the shoutout! Just cleaning the board with ipa and you Were scrubbing everywhere... i’m pretty much onto the power button or some rust on board? Well glad you got it to work! 💯 good job Joey!

[@JoeyDoesTech]

Thanks pal :)

[@travelingduo7523]

Those lines seem like they are from a film protector, so you don’t forget to peel it off😅

[@JoeyDoesTech]

YUP hahaah

[@neville.davids]

I wouldn't recommend poking the battery with a metal pry tool but we all love living on the edge. There are plastic ones that a sold in bunchs for dirt cheap and do less damage than metal ones. Great video btw!

[@JoeyDoesTech]

Completely agree. I already own quite a few plastic ones, but the metal one was the only one in reach! Haha. Thankyou 😁

[@Insanecooala87]

My ds had the exact issues . Fuses were good . Only thing I added was I replaced the touch screen when I had it apart and bam ! Man I was racking my brain for about a hour before I stumbled on your video . Turned on like normal now . Thanks a million and Merry Christmas

[@TheEuropeanFox]

From personal experience having (badly) reassembled these. It's the top display ribbon cable, was not inserted properly or, worst case scenario, broken.

[@ktplays6033]

I bought a brand new one when they were like popular back then and it dose this exact same thing

[@Christopher_T_Paul]

I don't think anyone can be sure of the issue, but I am 99% sure the IPA didn't fix it. My best guess, considering it was working before the shell swap, is that a cable wasn't seated properly. I've never watched your channel before, but is there a reason for the gloves? I see this practice all the time on KZbin and don't understand the need, especially those soldering with vinyl gloves, that would be a burn that keeps giving.

[@loth-cats]

I’m not at all a techy person but worth commenting here. My ds lite was dropped one day a couple years back and never turned on again. It still gives me the orange light when I charge it, i think we bought a new battery for it a long time ago as well but that didn’t help… would taking it apart and cleaning it help?? When I shake it, it makes a rattling noise almost like a tiny screw is moving around in it. Like I said, I dropped it one day and it never turned on again, so something maybe went loose? Any idea how to fix it? I miss my pink ds!

[@HD-wf3bp]

The wifi module has come lose from the motherboard. Its a very easy fix. Buy a triwing screwdriver 1.5mm and a Philips 002 I think and you are ready. The part is just push in.

[@ToxoRetro]

Just an idea Joey, and I may be entirely wrong. At about @7.00, the black wired WiFi snap-in connector looks slightly raised (it may just be the lighting). I've heard (not from my personal experience) that if either the WiFi or microphone connectors aren't in right the console refuses to turn on. Maybe it was a tiny bit of dirt - no harm in trying. I guess we'll never truly know. 🎶Insert X-Files theme here🎶

[@JoeyDoesTech]

This really could make sense my friend. I thought aswell that maybe the WiFi module might not have been seated correctly. Thanks dude :) got 3 more ds lites to work on! :)

[@ToxoRetro]

@@JoeyDoesTech 👍 Looking forward to seeing those mate. I feel a bit bad for the previous owner who didn't get a definitive conclusion, particularly as they were so close to having a tidy operational DS Lite.

[@onasazi]

Usually if wifi module is not connected, it turns green light on but nothing appears on screen (no sound no image). I think in this video the ds lite would charge but wouldn’t turn on.

[@ToxoRetro]

@@onasazi Good to know. Cheers. 👍

[@vio5454]

I had a very similar issue with my DS lite charging, but not turning on since 10 years ago I think? I tried fixing it myself back then, but sadly couldn't find the problem... Until recently when I gave the ds to my young niece to play with it, since it was broken for years and I gave up hope long ago. One day she dropped it on the floor and suddenly the ds just turned on?? I seriously couldn't believe my eyes, but there's a reason why one shouldn't ever say never lol It only turned on for about a minute, but it's still better than nothing I guess This incident and your video gave me hope, I think I might look into it again :)

[@JoeyDoesTech]

This is a great little story to read Vio. Thankyou for sharing 😀 They are robust little machines, except for the screens 😂 Have a great weekend.

[@vio5454]

@@JoeyDoesTech they truly are more robust than one might think, I mean it did survive me and my other siblings for quite a while😂 thanks again, have a great weekend too!

[@ingenide]

mine has the orange light that lights up when I charge it, but when I turn it on, the top screen stays black while the touchscreen flashes white for a second. How would I fix this?

[@JoeyDoesTech]

Sounds like a lose ribbon cable! Take it apart slowly and just make sure all the ribbon cables are connected :)

[@MyMichel23]

i've this same problem but after plug in the light turn off after 2 seconds, do you know what could be?

[@capitan_ironsides]

YES! me too! i have no idea tho,

[@jargero8203]

Same problem... no answers

[@cobra5586]

Very good job! IPA is also my best friend in many issues.

[@simonmesure3325]

Amazing. Id be so overwhelmed. I love my ndsl. My switch lite only gets to be played is during ds recharge. I need another ds. Great video on how to fix a ds

[@JoseOrtiz-fz3xi]

Has anyone in this comment section ever had a problem with the Nintendo DS Lite in which rather than the green light turning on when you try to turn the DS on, the orange one turns on instead?

[@JoeyDoesTech]

Hey Jose :) We can try and help pal. Can you describe the issue a bit more? is it a solid orange light or flashing?

[@JoseOrtiz-fz3xi]

@@JoeyDoesTech The orange light doesn't flash. When trying to power on the Nintendo DS Lite, the orange one lights up instead of the green one, but only for a brief moment.

[@JoeyDoesTech]

​@@JoseOrtiz-fz3xi I'd maybe start with making sure that you have continuity on both of the fuses F1 + F2 on the motherboard. Then also give the board a good clean and make sure all the ribbon cables are connected as they should be.

[@JoseOrtiz-fz3xi]

@@JoeyDoesTech So I cleaned the motherboard and I checked for continuity on the F1 & F2 fuses (and they are both fine), but the DS will still not power on. When I try to power it on, the orange light doesn't turn on anymore like before, but the green light will still not light up. Any other suggestions?

[@scottmescudi3423]

Maybe you did the connections the right way cause I have the same problem, I made a swap shell on two ds lite and they won't turn on. but maybe it's the IPA.

[@lemonadesnake]

A flashing green light means the lid is shut. Because there is no top screen, it thinks the lid is closed.

[@tinyfrog_jpg]

I'm having this same issue for context:got this dslite from my cousin and it had dead pixels. my sister let me use her old DSlite bottom screen for mine. i was stupid and tried to fix it at school, and ended up breaking the power switch. my amazing sister switched the power buttons from the donor onto mine. it charges BUT it still wont turn on >=\ (the charge light turned off but i think the battery is just done charging, since it was charging previously) any help?

[@jayfanes1125]

Just bought a DS Lite on eBay with the same issue. Hopefully I can get it going the same way! Thanks!

[@JoeyDoesTech]

Eyyy! Good luck James. Let us know how you get on with the project :)

[@jargero8203]

Didn't go well?

[@JoeyDoesTech]

I did just get out of the shower at the start of this video btw 🤣

[@onasazi]

😆

[@limplimbo2148]

I'm new to your channel bro and love your content, both new and old. Please keep up the good work.

[@JoeyDoesTech]

Glad to hear it pal, thankyou! :)

[@malloraayyy]

you did it!! this is awesome. thanks for making it easy to understand

[@noambarazani7857]

I instantly liked when he said you can fix relationships with ips

[@Nayel-Khouatra]

When I branch my Nintendo DS to a charger the orange LED lights up and goes out, someone has solutions please?

[@JoeyDoesTech]

Maybe it's a lose ribbon cable somewhere Aidra? Sorry for the late reply.

[@Nayel-Khouatra]

@@JoeyDoesTech no problem,but thanks😁👍

[@urukadooedwards7637]

That's probably an F1 or F2 issue.

[@akayauchiha4184]

I really thought it would help me to get it working again. But I just can't do it, even though I've done almost all the steps in this video☹️ Anyway, thanks for making such a video like that!

[@johnproudlock2900]

If i had to put money on how you fixed it I would say it was down to you removing the wifi/bios module and reseating it as the fault at the begining pionts to that not been connected next time you have one apart remove the module and try to power it on and it will replicate what happened in this video. The flashing green light was down to lid been closed so was in sleep/rest mode. Great video really enojoyed watching it

[@JoeyDoesTech]

Thankyou for the insight John! Yeah the WiFi module removing/putting back on was probably the fix for this. I also considered the fact that the cables weren't seated correctly, however Macros wouldn't work if that was the case :) Glad you enjoyed!

[@johnproudlock2900]

@@JoeyDoesTech Yeah those cables not been seated properly wouldnt have affected the unit turning on as the macro wouldnt power on either as their completley removed. I just finished off making a macro today and it wouldnt power on after I modded it so after alot of fault finding i realised I hadnt connected the wifi/bios module was a perfect facepalm moment lol

[@craftyarts7431]

My 3ds is doing the same thing, I know they’re different systems but is there a chance it’s a similar if not the same problem? I can’t find anything about this for the 3ds anywhere

[@Gravastar7]

I've had a white DS Lite, for years. Hasn't worked for a long time. I know its the F1 that needs replacing i just need to order one.

[@kratos4159]

My nintendo 3ds xl is acting weird the orange light stay on been days now already. And the system doesnt turn on.. what do?

[@hxz747]

I tried fixing my ds lite but couldnt I couldnt even open the battery because i didnt have the right screws lol

[@JoeyDoesTech]

You can pick up a decently cheap screwdriver set on Amazon that should help with this :) The link is in the description if you need it!

[@hxz747]

@@JoeyDoesTech thanks

[@cruzdesangre2850]

My brother's DS Lite turns off when he presses A and B at the same time, is it possible to fix it some way?

[@JoeyDoesTech]

I've NEVER heard of this before Cruz! Very strange. Maybe some liquid damage is causing something to short when they are pushed together? I'd recommend giving it a good clean if you have Isopropyl Alcohol?

[@cruzdesangre2850]

@@JoeyDoesTech Thanks a lot for the response mate! I'll try it

[@fekbutchers]

Don't know if you will read this but I got myself a used DS lite which is in similar condition to this one shell wise. The battery takes a charge, the console turns on and the battery symbol on bootup is green, but the orange light when charging never turns off which would indicate a full battery. I read that maybe the EM10 filter could be the issue but I'm not sure if that would break the system in the future, do you have any advice for me?

[@slpcorse]

Trick is bios in wifi board. Clean connector and voila

[@freddymilo3545]

When my DSI is on charge the orange light flashes and when I press the power button the green light turns on for a second and turns off and doesn’t turn on again

[@JoeyDoesTech]

Double check to see if any ribbon cables are lose Freddy :)

[@freddymilo3545]

sorry I didn’t acknowledge your comment sooner, anyway thank you for the reply to my comment 😀, I just wanted to say that I have checked the ribbon cables and none of them seem to be disconnected so I was just wondering if there was anything else I could do 🕹🔧😄

[@urukadooedwards7637]

Check your F1 F2 and L2 on the board.

[@FenderBenz]

cool vid man! definitely subscribed!

[@JoeyDoesTech]

Thankyou Fender! :)

[@Mohneo]

hey bro i can believe it worked for me.....thank you and not forget alcohol

[@JoeyDoesTech]

No worries Mohammed! Glad it worked for you :) Thanks for watching!

[@GunslingerRose]

I am having the exact same issue with mine, I hope I can fix this, it is my childhood ds

[@TheSkaldenmettrunk]

It works.. but why? Well sometimes IPA works like magic. However you may have made someone really happy. P.S.: I'm a long haired guy too. My hair goes about lower back.

[@JoeyDoesTech]

Yeah the guy left a comment on the video saying he's glad I looked into it, and that's the best feeling :)

[@TheSkaldenmettrunk]

@@JoeyDoesTech Amazing.

[@heyyea386]

I have the orange light but it performs fine?

[@JoeyDoesTech]

Ah nice. When it’s charging orange is fine :)

[@heyyea386]

Lol I just figured that out lol “Sometimes you feel like a nut sometimes you are one!”

[@TruCowboyTalk]

Solid orange light what does that mean

[@Poylow]

Haha well done!!

[@squirrel7t7]

Does changing the shell involve soldering anyone?

[@JoeyDoesTech]

Nope :) unless you’re changing out the speakers.

[@durge2810]

i think I got the orange light of death sadly:(

[@JoeyDoesTech]

Not good :( Can be many reasons for it though! Is it something you want to try and fix yourself?

[@durge2810]

@@JoeyDoesTech i didnt!my ds ks perfect rn

[@TheHamm715]

@@JoeyDoesTech can you fix a ds for me?

[@onasazi]

Hahahaha that hair!

[@ToxoRetro]

Who knew Dave Grohl lives with Joey Does Tech!?! ... No, wait, that is Mr Does Tech... 😉 Keep rocking that 90s grunge hair and black rubber glove combination. 🤘😎🧤📦🎮🔧

[@checob224]

Nice video

[@rezaridho7396]

Help! My nds bootloop

[@JoeyDoesTech]

Try removing and reconnecting battery :)

[@rezaridho7396]

@@JoeyDoesTech still bootloop brother :(

[@MB-pt5rl]

ayyyyyy. same issues as meeeee

[@mawansuwito]

Trim vidio tutorialnyo ngaB ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@RavenTheLabrador]

Its always interesting to watch a video like this being done by someone who admittedly doesn't have a clue what they are doing and just doing all sorts of things in hopes that they get it right. Anyways stay in school people then you will know what you are doing if this is what you want to do with your life lol.🙂👍✌

[@aurakingking6449]

Viva el alchool isopropilico haha

[@MariDen47]

Ohh wow it works🤯 hahahaha

[@onasazi]

😂 mind blown! 🤯

[@weedhimself]

Hey. Just because your multi meter beeps, it doesn't mean you have continuity through the fuse. You cant rely on the beep for component testing. It can get continuity through another component in the circuit. Without a schematic the only way to test the fuse is to remove it and test across the terminals and check the value is correct.