Let's Refurb! - Nintendo DSI XL Charging Problems!

[@nix2939]

I don't know why but I never seem to get bored of watching people fix and refurb GameBoys and DS's

[@gubala7955]

Same here

[@kimo4748]

I think that’s what everyone says after watching this video

[@Matt-kl7qc]

Same

[@oxenfurt9987]

same

[@Tronicsfix]

Great video! Really enjoyed watching the repair process as well as bringing something old back to almost new again!

[@fivestringpat]

DSI XL still feels so much more premium than anything that has come out since, from Nintendo

[@yobelkcip]

god the red dsi xl looks gorgeous

[@Oweblow]

I have to agree, the shell on this DSi looks really mint!

[@thejordanbrooks4893]

The 25th Anniversary shell is super easy to come by on eBay for anyone who wants to shell their DSi XL.

[@eevee727]

these videos are very relaxing to watch. idk if its your calm voice or the music you use in the timelapses, but it helps me feel better when im stressed :)

[@TheRetroFuture]

I am glad!

[@Firing_Order]

I still have one of those still kicking around! Same anniversary console too! Very curious though, mine broke the same exact way. Could this be a common fault point for the DSiXLs?

[@Jaxterstars]

Dsi in general it happened to me :/ the pins get all weird

[@Thunderbolt5827]

I’ve had one for like 5 years and I’ve never had an issue

[@SwagHyde]

Thunder Bolt5826 and I've had one for almost 8 years and no problem

[@Thunderbolt5827]

Jarhead Gamer38 that used to happen with my tablet

[@cookiecutter1245]

I also had the same one but mine caught on fire because the battery blew up

[@egdirkcol]

12:04 am, gotta wake up at 4 am. Got school tomorrow, just one last video before I sleep..

[@aminam8600]

Pocket Gaming And how didi the next day go?

[@codex.06]

2:25am Lol

[@shauntelbray8190]

Accurate

[@aphexteknol]

Those red Mario 25th anniversary DSi XL are probably my favorite, hope you enjoy it! I have one as well (that I got from eBay as faulty and repaired no less!) and it sees a lot of use.

[@Tizzandor]

your refurb videos are really cool and quite inspiring to try and repair old or broken tech instead of throwing it out.

[@justinmyles180]

Found this channel last week, feel like ive watched all your videos now, the CRT TV was hilarious.

[@TheRetroFuture]

Thanks!

[@may-ym5si]

I know that you only repair stuff most of the time, but would you be able to combine a DSi and 3DS? I just had this idea and I would love to see this work

[@lolcat]

So put a 2DS for example in a dsi xl shell? Should be possible

[@may-ym5si]

I mean, if you could do both in one. I know it’s basically impossible, but it would still be cool I guess

[@Svabby]

WerWuffi :D combine GBA and 3DS

[@dankusoofficiall]

I like these kind of things. I have a dsi, and this might help me in the future!

[@pegg5404]

I’ve got that exact one from my childhood! The power button has some problems but that’s it!

[@stevenjones19-m8i]

What a awesome refurb on this DSI XL,i own one of these and the small DS,i like watching things like this.

[@momfiethehunter504]

My dsi xl also has a broken charging port, it still charges fine but I don't use it that often anymore so that doesn't matter for me

[@sjm4306]

I have the same model (and variant), mine had a super scratched touch panel which I had to replace. BTW that sma shielded cable you thought was for the camera is I believe for the microphone, which snakes its way through the hinge along with the wifi antenna. The camera uses a wide flat flex similar to the top lcd ribbon.

[@zhenlore]

Did you change the charging port or just clean the old one? You seemed to rush over that bit :')

[@podboi825]

I think he re-soldered the contacts on the board then cleaned with the 99% alc.

[@cortinoias]

Unrelated, but I love the new profile picture/ channel banner. The art style is so aesthetically pleasing! Did you draw it?

[@petersicaja2222]

You tore that serial number sticker off the back like an animal!

[@Somoutogomea]

I would fix my DSI's charging port if 1: I had a saudering iron 2: if I wasn't paranoid that I would do something wrong and accidentally delete all my flipnotes I've made.

[@maxibash]

Great, it works! Nice model btw. *(INSTALL CFW ALREADY)*

[@Dionicio3]

@@papabear5935 no, there's actual CFW that can load stuff directly from the SD Card

[@maxibash]

Not really, CFW can reach a lot more. You can play DSiWare, you can mess around with the menu, you can add homebrew and since this is all TWL instead of NTR, you have a lot more capabilities.

[@Dionicio3]

@@maxibash you have full signature patching, ability to create and restore NAND backups, and put on a different update channel (in this case Ulaunch updates). So yeah, it's a full CFW

[@Dionicio3]

@@maxibash not to mention the ability to create an emuNAND

[@maxibash]

The only issue I saw with this one is that this one doesn't have Flipnote Studio. *Time to re-open it and preform a hardmod.*

[@alecfarson9428]

I’m a little disappointed more attention wasn’t brought to how difficult the ribbon cable on the backside is to reassemble

[@TechHeadHD2]

very cool video! The fact these look so easy to fix makes me want to repair my 3ds due its little battery issue [which thankfully might just need a battery] But how long did it take you to learn how to do all this man? Like wow!

[@Extremelybadpiggies]

I know that there is an mistake of burning the plastic but your video is still nice 🤗

[@karwan6385]

I used to have a DSi XL, sadly it died.

[@sacredsouljah]

Weeaboo Karwan I still have a working DSi, but it’s in pretty bad condition. It has small water damage, scratches, rust, and more. It’s still a classic, but it crashes a whole load. (I owned it when I was 3.. don’t judge me.)

[@optimusp517]

I just picked one up recently and when I plug it in the system doesn't even pick any power up. Could my issue be the same?

[@LyuboA]

If you are replacing DS or 3DS charging port its best to replace it with mini usb port fits perfectly no modding needed and its very easy to install then you wont have to buy ds to usb cables

[@ProfessorJuano]

I barely found your channel and I had to subscribe, great video

[@RiotaiPrower]

Do you have any videos doing a complete housing replacement for a DSi XL? I just recently bought a 25th anniversary Mario edition myself, but the housing looks very scuffed and the top screen is scratched. However, the guy had done a bottom screen replacement before sending it, so that's in mint condition. Thanks in advance for responding!

[@St4yGr34t]

Finally a new video :D Great tutorial!

[@gambit6186]

if you want a very high quality screen cleaner that will pick up almost everything look up the Norwex screen cleaner

[@stratosfeargaming6731]

It would be incredible to see you modding a dmg for LSDJ!

[@LisaTigressHardy]

My The Year of Luigi 30th anniversary Limited Edition 3ds xl won't hold a charge for no more than an hour, maybe barely over an hour. It just dies after an hour when normally these things can hold a charge for hours. I can still charge it, though I noticed the little bit inside the charging port is bent upwards. That possibly might have to do with it, but since it can still charge, despite that, what do you think the issue would be? I don't have the tools or skills to repair it myself so...

[@BrixAlive]

I don’t know Jack rabbit about stuff like this but I still find these videos really interesting.

[@Waffle_guy23]

One time my charger port got broken and I told my dad and he somehow he fixed it and I was so happy.

[@jesspony7772]

It’s so interesting. Your channel is awesome 💕

[@jacobmedina9011]

So what tools did you use to remove the old charging port ? And how did you apply the it ?You went a little fast/skipped over the good part

[@Macintoshiba]

I have the same DSI. Mine has lost the charging port. The Pins are g o n e. And since I have neither tools nor expertise, I cant revive the DSi. You make it look so easy!

[@ChampionLeake789]

Can you do one of swapping the DSi XL shells when you get a chance?

[@JorgeMurillo777]

What is that liquid spray you use to clean the DS at the end?

[@optimusp517]

How did you know the port was faulty?

[@bald38]

Top job as always Elliot , what did you use to do work wise .

[@baetsimpson]

I had one of those. My sister lost it and got a new DSi for herself.

[@tandju4922]

The white cable is usually an antenna

[@shermsquarepants204]

Do you also have a video regarding hinges?

[@kaan919]

if i want to charge my ds the orange led flashes for a short time should i get a new battery?

[@innactive8909]

Dude. I just might do this to my Dsi xl. I used to let my sister play it, but she made it to where it won't charge.

[@flyingmudkip3970]

Have you made a video where you replaced a gameboy advance sp shell step by step? If so, can I have the link? My shell broke and I really want to replace it so I don’t have to spend another 80$ on an ags 101

[@paulb4uk]

After your last ds video i replaced the top screen on my ebay dsi i took apart about two years ago and now works fine though camera is not quite displaying correct but never going to use the camera .

[@sunlessshine969]

My ds is just not charging period. Haven’t touched the thing in 1-2 years, any info on why it’s not charging

[@lucky9381]

Hi Elliot - I have a Steelseries free controller and one of the analogue sticks is not working. Would you be prepared to give the repair a go?

[@fatyoshi7564]

You should of replaced the battery with a battery from a working ds because maybe the battery just wasn't accepting the charge and/or the connectors for the battery was bad. But hey, at least you got it to work 👍

[@jasonfbaker]

My orange light turns on when plugged in but the turns off. The DSi won’t turn on. Any ideas?

[@goldprime118]

I love these broken systems getting restored to working order

[@ps3customgamer]

Scratching that shiny surface with a micro fibre cloth

[@Kyle-ye4nj]

2:47 That looks like an antenna connector.

[@Miichal-fs6jr]

Kyller X Seven True

[@spoodystk]

Retro Future: Dont break the black thing, if you break it you wont be able to hold the ribbon cable. Me: "Ok let me try to be careful and not to break it." Also Me: Broke the black part "Well I guess I'll die then" Now i cant find it....

[@thealmightyduck335]

Wow awesome. I actually bought myself one of these mario anniversary editions last week haha

[@CCW-sr3ff]

Hey man! Love your channel and videos, really cool stuff! I have a New 3DS XL but sadly it doesn't turn on anymore. You are probably not going to read this, but I would appreciate if you could tell me where to get this thing fixed. I would appreciate it, thanks!

[@joset814]

Please what do you use for clean the screens?

[@obsoleteworlds]

I got pne from a fleamarket for a fiver. Great condition but it wont turn on. Plugging it in just gives a blinking orange light. Tried a new battery and same. Any tips?

[@wolverinescratch]

Wonder if Nintendo will make a switch handheld hybrid?

[@cheeseblock7704]

I have a dsi xl that has problems

[@nick-kj6vg]

What type of problems?

[@bensharpe64]

4:18 almost sounded like a rap with the background music

[@Nervous101]

Ahahaha yeahhh!!

[@vlad05pun]

I have the same DSi XL, I want to say it was Refurbished before I got it but I think I have 2 issues now. One, for sure I want to say is a faulty battery as the charger light blinks while its charging and you have to take the battery in and out for it to power on. But the second issue is I keep trying to get int the settings to Restore the unit and it gives an error to power off and reboot. I have looked online and most places say its a faulty board, I just figured I would drop a comment here and see if anybody else has had this issue and maybe had it fixed or is it truly a faulty board. Thanks in advance!

[@roxywatty501]

This is the exact ds I have, do you have any cleaning tips?

[@yoklete6913]

Does someone know were i can get mine fixed? I have the exact same nintendo dsi 25th anneversery.

[@BULDELGADO1996]

I turn on my dsi xl and show black screen and light blue what can i doo to fix?

[@geoserenity]

My 3ds had a tempemental charging port, so a just got a charging station that used the metal bits on the sides of it. Problem solved* *unless you don't havea 3ds... (...and don't think we didn't notice it was a special edition dsi xl)

[@zyanncabanero3087]

Can you help me,my DS lite won't charge

[@aminam8600]

What did you use to clean the DS? (5:40)

[@vanadium5099]

Mr. Sheen www.ocado.com/productImages/179/17996011_0_640x640.jpg?identifier=622190c5e6deb640ac5401825678cd93

[@lolcat]

I have this same issue on my og 3ds. I don't have a soldering iron however.

[@mushman1395]

Same, except that black plastic part in the center of the charging port is completely gone.

[@claytoncapalot]

I HAVE THE EXACT SAME ONE BUT IT HAS MIC PROBLEMS INSTEAD OF CHARGING ONES

[@Jotom87]

Hey, what's the goop you use to shine it up?

[@FilmFan-iv7sz]

Is it safe to use polish on the screens

[@somerandomguy6147]

Mr Eliot what happens if i use Ethyl alcohol instead of isopropyl On motherboard.tell me pls Laddy

[@tetenc555]

How i love this intro so much!!!!!

[@Mintteacup_]

Do you think you could fix mine? it doesn't hold a charge

[@LeGinj]

Bro I have one of those Mario DSi XL, screens slightly broke though

[@lastpea5251]

Just discovered your channel. Did I see you in a Burger Planet video when he was in the UK?

[@Jaxterstars]

I really want that dsi I'm gonna try find it on eBay since my old dsi broke

[@egdirkcol]

Ps Vita refurb???

[@papabear5935]

Would love to him him do that.

[@chamoo232]

I don't know if that's possible. I think I heard when the Vita came out that the unit bricks itself if you open it.

[@lanl1845]

Lol i opened it amd replace the LR triggers without bricking anything

[@josephnealeUKscratchcards]

Awesome video as always

[@jamesrose6925]

Hey man, let me know if you want to use one of my tracks for the fancy fixing montage P.S love the content bro keep it up

[@mrsg1137]

My ds is broken now. After 11 years, it has finally kicked the bucket ☹

[@shiny_totodile_4319]

I recently got a 3DS XL for 25€(it has a Broken shell), should I repare it, or just resell it like this?

[@shiny_totodile_4319]

@Myronaz It Works Completely fine, but a new shell would cost 30€, so I dont know if it will be worth it

[@komoonkh]

Buy one with dead motherboard from ebay, and switch the shell for cheap.

[@Svabby]

could u fix a PS4 controller?

[@DreamDaddie]

i miss my DSi XL

[@TheRealJohnnyStorm]

I got a blue dsi xl for 5 dollars in great condition

[@byleph9049]

My dsi only works when the charger is plugged in. The second I take the charger out it turns of, and if It doesn’t turn of it dies in like 5 minutes even tho I charged it the whole night. Can anyone explain to me how to fix it please?

[@tavenalexander5469]

A year later, but that sounds like a battery problem. You'll need to replace the battery and the DSi will be back in perfect working order:)

[@codys4668]

I like the narration

[@gold9734real]

can you make a video to how to play game on nintendo dsi xl without r4?

[@nick-kj6vg]

Install CFW (custom frimware). [You need 2GB SD card min.]

[@niracastaneda7738]

I have the same problem with my dsi wont charge or turn on-

[@bradleehuskins17]

U should start saleing the ones that you fix

[@anoniem683]

Does anyone know how to fix the 0000FE00 code

[@amso7169]

I have the same DSi XL as you

[@Someone-bx8jo]

I have that exact DSI

[@KyleRVeenstra]

You removed the serial number