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Nintendo 3DS 2015: Touchscreen and buttons not responding EXCEPT the 'new 3DS' buttons

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:33:04 -0700

So, my New 3DS developed this funny thing last week. After a few minutes of being turned on, all input would freeze with the exception of the ‘new 3DS’ buttons. For example, I can still scroll through the home menu using the nub (C-stick?) and the two small bumper buttons. However, I cannot select anything as the A, B, X, Y, touchscreen, D-pad, circle pad and the large bumpers are all unresponsive.

Since then the problem has started to occur earlier and at present it manifests right from when I start the console.

While it was still working, I’ve done a factory reset and updated to the latest software, none of which helped.

I’ve opened the console up but couldn’t discover any physical cause.

Any ideas?

⟐ Commented February 11, 2026 at 20:33 MST

Nintendo 3DS 2015: Is there any way to fix water damage on the device?

Sun, 23 Oct 2016 15:15:52 -0700

Device got wet and now the device doesn't power on

⟐ Commented October 23, 2016 at 15:15 MST

Nintendo 3DS 2015: Top screen replacement guide for small New 3DS?

Sun, 15 Jan 2023 17:11:26 -0700

Hello, I was wondering if anyone has ever been able to replace the top screen for the small New 3DS? mine has been broken for many years and I really want to fix it instead of buying a new one. Any help is SUPER appreciated!

Nintendo 3DS 2015: Where is the WiFi chip?

Tue, 03 May 2022 18:50:33 -0700

New 3ds screen is black, need help finding the WiFi chip on the inside of the console. Very differnt then other 3ds and new 3ds xl. (Not the same)

⟐ Answered May 03, 2022 at 18:50 MST

Nintendo 3DS 2015: My 3ds won't charge anymore

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 17:13:22 -0700

My 3ds won't charge the battery, I've tried multiple chargers and a docking to try it, but notting works. I think it has something to do with the charge port but I am not sure.

⟐ Commented October 11, 2022 at 17:13 MST

Nintendo 3DS 2015: Why won't my 3DS 2015 power on after reassembly?

Wed, 21 Jun 2017 04:55:19 -0700

I replaced the joystick on my 3DS 2015. After reassembly my device won't power on. What should I do to resolve this problem?

⟐ Commented June 21, 2017 at 4:55 MST

Nintendo 3DS 2015: What makes the ABXY board to stop working?

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 06:58:19 -0700

One of my 3ds systems (new 3ds) used to work normally, but all os sudden it didnt turn on anymore (only if plugged in but didnt charge)

I took it to some repair shops but every shop told me that the repair wasnt worth it since the system needed a new motherboard.

I left the 3ds aside for some time, but didnt give up and kept searching online for a solution. After a long time i found that a possible solution was changing the ABXY board.

Since it was a cheap solution i decided to try it out. And it Worked!! But not for too long :( after one day or two it stopped working again.

So, what may be causing the abxy board to stop working? I want to fix my 3ds :(

⟐ Commented April 11, 2024 at 6:58 MST

Nintendo 3DS 2015: My battery will won’t go in?

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 08:47:59 -0700

My new 3ds battery I ordered won’t clip into my system… the top clip looks backwards, what do I do

⟐ Answer accepted July 09, 2022 at 8:47 MST

Nintendo 3DS 2015: Why won't my new 3DS turn on?

Sun, 11 Aug 2019 18:33:43 -0700

Purchased a new 3DS standard used for $60. Was told it won't power on.

Purchased a brand new OEM battery from Nintendo's online store.

Received the device in the mail. Plugged in battery. Plugged in OEM charger. Orange light comes on. Let it charge for an hour.

Disconnected charger and pressed power button. No lights come on.

Disconnected charger and battery then pressed power button. Nothing (of course).

Disconnected battery but plugged in charger. Orange charge light comes for a few seconds before turning off. Single red light flash on power LED.

The screens do not power on and the speaker does not make any sound. Figured it was a blown fuse.

I borrowed my brother's INNOVA 3306 multimeter and identified the locations of the two fuses of the new 3DS. One fuse sits right next to the charger plug, beside a component labeled "03". The other fuse sits on the back of the power board, behind the battery contacts.

I touched the fuses using the multimeter probes with continuity setting. The fuse next to the charger port displays a "0" on the multimeter, which apparently means a current is running through it. I applied the probes onto the fuse on the power board and received a "1", meaning no current (?) and possibly not functioning.

I do not know how to solder so I purchased the entire power board component. Ordered a replacement power board on ebay for $10. Arrived. I dismantled the device and plugged in the new power board. Now I do not get any power LED responses. Orange charge light still comes on when charger is plugged in, remains if battery is plugged in. Multimeter reports "000" for both fuses.

Does anybody know what might be wrong with this new 3DS? How can I proceed from here?

⟐ Commented August 11, 2019 at 18:33 MST

Nintendo 3DS 2015: modded NEW 3ds crashing with the sd in it and game cartridge

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:11:22 -0700

My new 3ds wont read my sd card and also freezes and crashes over time when powered on. Same thing happens when a game cartridge is inserted. I also get ptm, mcu and (ARM11 CORE 0 or 1) errors after the crashes.

⟐ Commented March 05, 2026 at 17:11 MST

Nintendo 3DS 2015: My 3ds only boots up with the ac adapter plugged in.

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 11:26:51 -0700

Alright so about a month ago, I was out, brought my 3ds with me as usual, played some on the tram but then it laid in my pocket in sleepmode until I came home from what I'd also say was a very chill trip. When I came home it had completely shut of and thinking it had just ran out of battery I went to charge it but it said it had full charge. So I pull out the cord and it instantly shuts off with what could be a popping sound perhaps (I've read a bit about popping sound issues but from what I've seen they don't seem that similar apart from this).

I asked a bunch of people over on reddit and everybody kept saying that the battery was done for but I've now tried the battery from my younger brother's 2ds, it still only turned on with the ac adapter plugged in and I've checked the battery with a multimeter and it seemed fine.

The next day when I went to check on it again I plug in the ac adapter turn it on and it doesn't recognize my micro sd card anymore so I decide to open it up to check so that the contacts look fine and also so those ribbon thingies are where they should be because those unplugging themselves have always been a fear of mine since I have opened it up a couple of times and those were a pain to put back.

Later the bottom screen has also gone black except for when I hold the cord in a special way.

So my final theory is that my motherboard is dying which is truly a pain because this console means a lot to me and it has got me through a lot. And the final thing I've come up with that I can try is to wipe of the motherboard with some isopropyl but I doubt it'll do much.

I wanna try to do everything in my power to get this thing going again because I really can't afford to replace it and if anybody has anything else I can try or some other theory of what could be wrong I'll gladly accept them and try them out. I would also appreciate all the help I can get in trying to find a replacement motherboard if that's now what's faulty because I feel like I have scoured around on the internet on all the places I can think of and I really haven’t been able to find anything. I also have cfw installed on my console so I really don't care for what region it is from.

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⟐ Commented August 07, 2023 at 11:26 MST

Nintendo 3DS 2015: Possible hinge warping when replacing screen lens

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 12:13:40 -0700

Hi, want to replace the screen lens but I'm not sure if using a hair dryer to loosen the old lens will cause the hinge to warp and break, what would be a good way to prevent this from happening, or will it be fine without any need for prevention.

⟐ Answer edited March 07, 2023 at 12:13 MST

Nintendo 3DS 2015: Where can I buy a Bottom screen with digitizer

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 23:08:46 -0700

Im repairing a New 3ds and the bottom screen cables were torn and im trying to find a replacement part

⟐ Commented November 03, 2022 at 23:08 MST

Nintendo 3DS 2015: My 3DS won't turn on

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:40:38 -0700

I have had this console for at least 8 months, and it died on me. It was working fine too before it broke. No blue light would appear when I pressed the power button, and when I charge it, the orange light appears, then later dies after a few minutes. The weirdest thing about this error is when every once in a while, the New 3DS would boot on, and the battery would say that it's 3 bars full. Then after like 10 minutes, it shuts off automatically. What can I do to fix this issue? My DSi also died the same way, before the 3DS broke. I even changed the battery, and that still doesn't fix it. I want to deconstruct the 3DS, and see what's wrong, but i'm scared that i'll break the console. Is there a solution to fix this issue, or do I have to buy another one?

⟐ Answer unaccepted December 19, 2025 at 13:40 MST

Nintendo 3DS 2015: Cannot find New 3ds bottom screen

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 10:03:15 -0700

Hi,

The bottom screen of my New 3ds is broken but I cannot find a single listing for a New 3ds bottom screen.
I keep finding bottom screens for the regular 3ds or the new 3ds xl but not the normal new 3ds.

Am I missing something? Is the new 3ds xl bottom screen compatible with the non xl ?

⟐ Answer edited September 05, 2024 at 10:03 MST

Nintendo 3DS 2015: New 3DS won't turn on

Fri, 17 May 2024 00:36:22 -0700

My New 3DS won't turn on at all, clicking the power button does nothing at all. But when the 3ds is plugged up the orange charging LED turns on and a faint red light appears for a second when I click the power button. I've tried replacing the battery and have boot9strap (since its modded) but doesn't work. Please help.

⟐ Commented May 17, 2024 at 0:36 MST

Nintendo 3DS 2015: New 3DS has no power nor power lights.

Mon, 12 Aug 2019 13:31:20 -0700

The battery has a lot of corrosion and the console wont show any signs of life even when plugged in. I am wondering, is it the battery PCB, or is it the charging port? I dont know where to start, no water damage has ever happened.

⟐ Commented August 12, 2019 at 13:31 MST

Nintendo 3DS 2015: 3DS 2015 Games Won't Load?

Mon, 23 Apr 2018 23:19:19 -0700

I'm attempting to place games on my 3DS 2015 and games won't show up on the opening screen. What should I do?

⟐ Answer deleted April 23, 2018 at 23:19 MST

Nintendo 3DS 2015: My A button is double clicking

Sat, 24 Jun 2017 16:31:10 -0700

Basically, certain times when I press A, if the button is allowed to raise slowly it will input again on the way up. It doesn't always happen, but when it does it does it sort of feels like the button may be sticking. A tutorial on how to clean the buttons would be useful.

⟐ Answered June 24, 2017 at 16:31 MST

Nintendo 3DS 2015: SD Card reader doesnt work anymore..

Sun, 05 Mar 2017 09:04:08 -0700

I've lift the sd card reader out because I couldnt get the sd out but when i've replaced it, my nintendo didn't detected it anymore, is there any possibilities to fix that ?

⟐ Commented March 05, 2017 at 9:04 MST