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New Nintendo 2DS XL: My nintendo 2ds xl wont turn on?

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:33:25 -0700

It wont turn on. I have it plugged in. The orange charge light is on. But whether it is plugged in or not, when i push the power button, the blue light comes on for about five to ten seconds and then shuts off. No screen activity. And you can hear it shut off. It makes an audio click off type sound. Whats the diagnoses? I had it in my back pack. Too much pressure?

⟐ Commented March 11, 2026 at 15:33 MST

New Nintendo 2DS XL: Why won't my device turn on?

Tue, 23 Jul 2019 15:54:26 -0700

Even when I charge my device, it won't turn on. What could be the issue?

⟐ Commented July 23, 2019 at 15:54 MST

New Nintendo 2DS XL: ZL and R Buttons not working.

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 07:31:24 -0700

The R button does not work at all when pressed. It can be pressed but I noticed it doesn’t move as far as the L button. The ZL button, when pressed, causes the system to shut off for some reason. I bought this used off of eBay and it doesn't have a warranty so I’m trying to avoid paying $50+ to get it fixed. My best idea is to check the connections and make sure they’re correct and solid. I can’t imagine how the ZL button got that messed up, I just hope it can be fixed.

⟐ Answered April 05, 2023 at 7:31 MST

New Nintendo 2DS XL: How would I fix a volume button?

Tue, 11 May 2021 06:46:49 -0700

the volume button on my 2ds xl broke and i’m wondering how to repair it

⟐ Answered May 11, 2021 at 6:46 MST

New Nintendo 2DS XL: How do I replace the Bottom screen and Top Screen

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 13:32:53 -0700

Hi, someone through my bag, and it dropped onto a tree stump. Both of the screens are damaged on my 2ds xl, the top one has lines going through it and the bottom touch screen is fully smashed, and won't work at all. Everything else works fine, the controls, speakers and all that but I just want to know weather it would be better to buy a new one, or to repair the one I have already.

Thanks and Cheers of all of you who have an answer to this problem

⟐ Edited July 24, 2023 at 13:32 MST

New Nintendo 2DS XL: My Nintendo 2DS XL got damaged, and it has dead pixels spreading.

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 13:35:07 -0700

My brother was playing with the console and he dropped it. In the beginning, it only had a very small and unnoticeable white line at the top left corner of the screen, we paid no attention to it. A week later, my brother boots the console up and he sees the most horrendous and huge black splotch in the middle of the screen. There were also many white lines and more splotches, but not as big as the first one. The dead pixels were spreading, and I am concerned that soon, the screen will become unusable due to the black marks. Could you point me towards a repair service or tell me how to fix it myself? Thanks.

⟐ Edited July 24, 2023 at 13:35 MST

New Nintendo 2DS XL: My 2ds xl turn on, but then turns off with a small pop

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 08:26:50 -0700

So a while ago my 2ds xl’s screen snapped (upper) and it did what i am still experiencing today. I know for a fact that my upper screen flex cable was torn so i removed it, as well as the WiFi antenna. I tried isolating every cable and flex cable, but to no avail. I finally trying turning on the system with out anything connected, just the motherboard, and it still does the same thing (but of course with out the pop). Is there a way to fix this?

⟐ Commented April 16, 2025 at 8:26 MST

New Nintendo 2DS XL: 2DS XL blue light turns on, but screens don't turn on.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:17:10 -0700

Hello, I purchased a bundle of 2DS XL systems but a few have issues working. When the power button is pressed, the blue light turns on but the screens do not light up and there is no sound. Is there any way to fix this?

I have opened some of the units in an attempt to repair them. I disconnected and reconnected all cables but there was no change.

⟐ Answer edited February 27, 2026 at 18:17 MST

New Nintendo 2DS XL: Won't turn on for some reason

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 15:07:13 -0700

I'm having trouble with my Pokémon edition new 2ds XL it won't turn on. Even the blue light or charging light won't turn on. Help me pls

⟐ Commented August 31, 2020 at 15:07 MST

New Nintendo 2DS XL: Can it still be repaired?

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 11:21:47 -0700

My 2DS XL has been broken from water damage a few months ago,and I didn't really bother to tell anybody since I wasn't really worried about it. I notice that it still can charge since that orange light still shows,but when I try to turn it on,it doesn't turn on. What can I do?

⟐ Commented January 09, 2023 at 11:21 MST

New Nintendo 2DS XL: Why is my joystick stuck scrolling?

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 07:55:48 -0700

Whenever i turn my 2DS on, the home menu wont stop scrolling to the left. How do i fix this?

⟐ Commented January 11, 2022 at 7:55 MST

New Nintendo 2DS XL: Where can I get a replacement screen?

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 00:46:35 -0700

I work in an auto shop and i use my new 2ds xl on my lunch for entertainment. I was in a rush to get back from lunch one day and slipped it into my pocket instead of in my locker.

Low and behold, the screen ended up getting broke. Surprise, right?

Where can I get a replacement? I've looked pretty much everywhere.

⟐ Answered April 22, 2025 at 0:46 MST

New Nintendo 2DS XL: Is it possible to replace the SD card reader on my new Nintendo 2ds xl

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 04:07:29 -0700

My SD card reader is starting to slowly auto eject my SD card. Is it possible to replace the card reader? What all is necessary?

⟐ Commented March 11, 2025 at 4:07 MST

New Nintendo 2DS XL: How can I replace my 2ds xl shell

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 17:16:22 -0700

I have cracks on my shell on my 2ds xl from when I dropped it and I would like to know how to replace the shell

⟐ Edited July 24, 2023 at 17:16 MST

New Nintendo 2DS XL: It froze up in middle of play and now won't power on.

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 13:34:00 -0700

I was a middle of Mario Brothers game making a jump. System froze up making a noise and vibrating and would not stop. Somehow got it to power off. Now power button just blinks red and wont power on. Just now updating this message. Now the power light is blue, but nothing on the screens. Never had a problem with charging this before always hold a charge. Brand new from Christmas not sure what's going on. Didn't buy the warranty from Wal-Mart when purchased. Anybody have some great knowledge for me? Thank you.

⟐ Edited July 24, 2023 at 13:34 MST

New Nintendo 2DS XL: Modded 2ds xl not connecting to wifi

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 07:38:31 -0700

My modded 2ds xl will show the internet at full bars which won’t actually work, then it will go off and grey where it just says enabled. After that it will show the street pass icon.

I have tried deleting the WiFi and reconnecting which didn’t work and my WiFi is set to 2.4ghz.

can anyone point me in the right direction for a solution?

Thanks

⟐ Answered October 04, 2024 at 7:38 MST

New Nintendo 2DS XL: Why won’t my system read cartridges

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 19:38:33 -0700

Every time I try and play a cartridge game, it never works I also hear this grinding sound, I have no idea why this is happening, can someone please help

⟐ Answered January 13, 2022 at 19:38 MST

New Nintendo 2DS XL: My game won’t play unless I push the card into the cartridge, help!

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 14:08:35 -0700

I have an old DS game called Animal Crossing and I found it yesterday. When I put it inside my new Ninetendo 2DS XL it read the game so Ientered it. The game worked for two seconds but then crashed. Then, when i held he game inside it actually worked. How can I keep it in without having to hold it?

⟐ Edited July 24, 2023 at 14:08 MST

New Nintendo 2DS XL: Why won't my device stay on?

Sun, 12 Nov 2017 21:27:48 -0700

My 2DS XL just doesn't want to stay on. It died while I was playing it and now will only remain on for a few seconds.

⟐ Answer edited November 12, 2017 at 21:27 MST

New Nintendo 2DS XL: Stuck L button input

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 23:11:56 -0700

The L button mechanically functions perfectly fine. I've opened up the case and thoroughly cleaned and checked each of the bumpers. However, the L button wont STOP working. The input itself is stuck until the button is pressed, is relieved for only a moment, then back to being stuck on.

⟐ Answered April 15, 2025 at 23:11 MST