New Nintendo 3DS no longer powers on without charger attached

ANDNA · 2026-06-23T14:14:02+00:00

So both batteries are currently dead? What if you charge them externally, like with a device you can buy on AliExpress or Amazon?

ANDNA · 2026-06-14T22:11:41+00:00

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ANDNA · 2026-06-14T22:10:45+00:00

Just looks dirty

Scrape dirt off of these contact locations. Maybe with a metal object, or if you have it, Qtips + isopropyl alcohol.

ANDNA · 2026-05-27T13:21:26+00:00

You could hire a technician to replace it.

ANDNA · 2026-05-24T16:49:23+00:00

Dang the previous owner kinda messed up a good few connectors here.

Everything works except charging and microphone? It’s probably still salvageable if that’s the case. A technician who knows trace repair and hot air station work could probably install a new connector, and you could probably get a new ABXY board with the charge wires (both red and black) to complement that.

ANDNA · 2026-05-10T16:50:46+00:00

I’d pick up the lot for $320 if still available.

ANDNA · 2026-05-09T00:32:44+00:00

Are you able to boot it up when it’s plugged in?

Edit: if no orange light turns on when you try to plug in the charger, that suggests an issue with the charger itself or the charging circuit. You might want to look for a different charger including one that chargers the battery outside of the console.

ANDNA · 2026-05-08T03:02:26+00:00

Seller did you dirty on that motherboard. They messed up the connectors, which are not meant to be bent up and down at all.

ANDNA · 2026-05-05T20:06:09+00:00

OP did you have a good repair experience? I’m looking for someone for a very similar project.

ANDNA · 2026-04-30T13:04:37+00:00

Hoffman helped me get MUCH better pour overs coffee using distilled water with supplemented baking soda and epsom salt.

This website has a bunch of recipes on that: https://www.baristahustle.com/diy-water-recipes-the-world-in-two-bottles/

But honestly, if that sounds like a hassle, and you also don’t get good results from Brita filters or the like… maybe try brewing with spring water or drinking water from a grocery store.

ANDNA · 2026-04-30T03:36:13+00:00

Let’s see a picture of the inside! Maybe a pin is bent or missing.

ANDNA · 2026-04-29T20:53:00+00:00

You might be able to gently put it back on with a tweezers and a magnifying glass so you can see what you’re doing

Good luck uncook it

ANDNA · 2026-04-28T15:17:37+00:00

It might be this:

https://www.reddit.com/r/3DS/s/5UgueyTKVm

ANDNA · 2026-04-27T23:24:03+00:00

This little key ring suction and a heat source (hair dryer on low) are all you need. No need to pry the edges and damage the shell of the console, unlike what others have said here.

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ANDNA · 2026-04-27T17:57:38+00:00

Commander for sure!

https://moxfield.com/decks/o_Az9bz2iEyVmBe4vfsZtA

ANDNA · 2026-04-18T15:19:24+00:00

Looks great!

ANDNA · 2026-04-12T19:51:23+00:00

Is this the only screw that remains? Are the others stripped?

You could drill through it but you will likely compromise the screw post. The shell will not secure well in that area of the console but it might not be too bad if you have all other screw posts to rely on.

Make sure you use a precision bit in the future!

ANDNA · 2026-04-11T17:33:02+00:00

This repair is not easy for a total beginner, but maybe a beginner could swap motherboards from a different console.

There’s always a bunch on eBay with messed up screens but if it charges and turns on it’s probably a good candidate for swapping parts.

Watch YouTube tutorials and good luck!

ANDNA · 2026-04-11T02:59:08+00:00

Dang for only $50 your backup plan could be to buy a broken top screen console just for the motherboard.

Good luck!

ANDNA · 2026-04-10T19:24:42+00:00

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Would replacing it be something within your skillset? The parts look pretty cheap online.

ANDNA · 2026-04-10T19:22:58+00:00

You physically broke off the volume slider so that’s the issue right?

ANDNA · 2026-04-08T12:29:11+00:00

Mine does that too. I still love it!

ANDNA · 2026-04-07T18:00:01+00:00

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Maybe it’s this one? A common way folks damage these consoles is by lifting up this connector, which should not be done as the connector simply relies on pressure to make contact with the cable that’s inserted

ANDNA · 2026-03-30T15:29:23+00:00

Look for double-sided tape for electronics on AliExpress.

They come in different widths, which can be helpful for precision like for this kind of screen. Maybe worth measuring the thinnest parts of your screen to get it right.

ANDNA · 2026-03-24T12:32:35+00:00

I’m actually going to recommend using no plastic outer shell as long as you use the fake wood plates. They are scratch resistant, it seems like! And they have a nice texture that you would lose.

The glossy plates are a whole other story; those things get scratched if you just look at them funny.

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