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Nintendo 3DS: No power - makes a popping sound - fails to turn on.

Sat, 31 Aug 2024 17:36:24 -0700

Hello,

I have 3 (three!) 3DS systems that have the same problem. When you press the power button, the blue light turns on for a second, and then the screen flashes with a popping sound and the system shuts off.

Any idea on what's going on here? I read something once about a fuse, but that was long ago.

Thanks,

Andrew

⟐ Answered August 31, 2024 at 17:36 MST

Nintendo Wii: Why can't my Wii read game discs?

Sat, 18 Oct 2025 12:09:51 -0700

My Wii will not read discs. Is there anything I can try myself to fix it? Everything else works—Wii shop, internet channel, etc.

⟐ Commented October 18, 2025 at 12:09 MST

Nintendo DSi: How to fix dsi troubleshooting

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 06:18:17 -0700

when i turn my dsi everything looks good but as soon as i press on one of the icons displaced on the screen it says "an error has occurred.press and hold the power button to turn the system off.please see the nintendo dsi manual for help troubleshooting." when i turn it back on it keeps doing it no matter how many times i do it. i hope you can help me with my problem. thank you!

⟐ Answered December 11, 2025 at 6:18 MST

Nintendo DSi: How do I fix unresponsive shoulder buttons?

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:35:53 -0700

Very simply, the L and R buttons on my DSi don't work anymore. I tried going to Nintendo about the problem, but they said it'd cost at least $50 to repair...and my system is long past its warranty. Will I have to take apart my DS to fix it?

⟐ Commented March 11, 2026 at 6:35 MST

Nintendo DS Lite: Why won't my son's Nintendo DS read any games?

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:41:48 -0700

No matter what DS game we put in, it won't read the game. Nothing happens.

⟐ Commented March 04, 2026 at 21:41 MST

Nintendo Wii: Controller will not sync with Wii

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 15:25:22 -0700

Does anyone know what the problem might be?

⟐ Commented September 13, 2025 at 15:25 MST

Nintendo 3DS: How do I fix my 3DS Error Problem?

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 18:24:07 -0700

When I turn my 3DS on after about a minute or so it will say "An error has occurred. Hold down the POWER Button to turn off the power, then turn it on and try again. For help, visit support.nintendo.com."

I have checked the website and tried to turn it off and on several times, but nothing seems to be working. I believe I know what caused it, while reaching for something I knocked my 3DS off of my desk maybe 2.5-3 feet. Anyone know whats wrong and how to fix it?

⟐ Commented March 09, 2025 at 18:24 MST

Nintendo DSi: Why won't my DSi turn on?

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 19:59:10 -0700

My DSi was working just fine and I was playing my Pokemon White Version 2 game in Pokestar Studios when I closed my DSi and it turned off! I pressed the power button and held the power button, but it wouldn't turn on. After a while, it turned on but it went to a black screen without a yellow light. Now what?

⟐ Commented January 04, 2022 at 19:59 MST

Nintendo 2DS: Why won't my Nintendo 2DS power on?

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:36:05 -0700

After charging my device overnight,when turning the power switch to ON, the 2DS screen remains black and the power LED remains unlit.

⟐ Answered November 24, 2025 at 9:36 MST

Joy-Con: My right joy-con is not being recognized as connected into the switch.

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 06:28:24 -0700

Hi, I have a problem my switch does not recognize the joy con as connected when i slide it in the switch. The joy con still works but only wirelessly. It does get charged but nothing else. I tried other joy-cons with no luck.

I ordered a new right rail from eBay. I thought the rail might be the problem . I replaced it successfully but no change. If anyone has an idea i would appreciate it.

⟐ Commented January 02, 2026 at 6:28 MST

Super Nintendo: Why do I have no image?

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 14:41:17 -0700

My SNES powers on but I cannot see any image on my tv. I have tried the rca cables as well as the coaxial cable and still nothing.

⟐ Answered September 13, 2024 at 14:41 MST

Nintendo 2DS: Why is my 2ds, cracked from the inside.

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 10:59:10 -0700

My 2ds, is cracked from the inside, its not cracked from the outside its cracked from the inside.

⟐ Commented November 03, 2021 at 10:59 MST

Nintendo Wii: How do I get a stuck disc out.

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 07:01:50 -0700

My wii will not turn on and it has a stuck disc inside it, how do i get it out.

First, lift open the GCN port and take off that piece of the faceplate. Unscrew the little black philips screws (i believe there are 9). that piece will come off . Under the wii there are white bumps that you can pry off as well certain stickers. check a guide to see where as I'm currently at school. these are slightly larger philips screws. there will be the same instance on the side of the wii that you can lay it on where you can use a spludger except these require a deep triwing screwdriver. Open these up and you will see extra triwings on the face plate of the wii. You can manually trip the sensor and eject the disc.

⟐ Commented November 17, 2024 at 7:01 MST

Nintendo 3DS: Nintendo 3DS Charge but won't turn on.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 04:23:28 -0700

Hello,

Recently I got a 3ds - The small first version.

When I plugged it into the charger, I noticed the light turn on, but when I try to turn the device on - nothing!

The lights turn off when I press the power buttom and after a few secounds - turn on again without the decive coming to life.

theres no crack on the screen.

Thanks you.

⟐ Commented December 19, 2025 at 4:23 MST

Nintendo DS Lite: turn on and then immediately off

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:47:42 -0700

My daughter dropped her ds on the floor and now it will turn on and then immediately off. I tried charging the battery and even replacing it with another good battery from another DS we have, but still the same problem. The right most light turns green when powered on for about 1 second but then shuts off

⟐ Answered January 29, 2026 at 13:47 MST

Nintendo DS Lite: When plugged up, DS won't charge

Wed, 07 May 2025 08:14:36 -0700

We have a DS lite that won't charge. When its plugged up orange light flashes on then immediately goes out. Tried replacing battery but still doesn't work.

⟐ Commented May 07, 2025 at 8:14 MST

Wii Balance Board: Why won't my Balance Board turn on?

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 16:22:34 -0700

No matter what I do, my Balance Board will not power on. I press the power button and it does not light up or turn on.

⟐ Commented January 18, 2026 at 16:22 MST

Nintendo 3DS: My games will not load

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:47:57 -0700

I cannot play games on my 3ds. When I put a game in the 3ds does not load or even recognize the game. This happens with all games not just one particular game. I have inspected my games and the pins are not the problem. Help please

⟐ Answered January 23, 2026 at 10:47 MST

Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP: Charge light goes on then off

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:19:11 -0700

I plug in my charger and the charging light flashes on for about a second before it turns off. I'm pretty sure it's not the charger because it works with another GBA SP, though that one is a slightly different model.

The model that isn't working is the newer one, with the brighter screen. I don't know if that has anything to do with the problem. It's also not the battery because it works in my other GBA SP, the older model.

⟐ Commented February 23, 2026 at 20:19 MST

Nintendo DSi: Charge indicator blinking orange, will not power up

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:01:54 -0700

Cracked open my sons DSi to look into the right shoulder button not functioning. Put it back together and button still not functional. Opened it up again to clean button better, now the DSi will not power up and the orange charge light only blinks when plugged into wall charger. When I hit the power button, the blue light comes on for a second or two then goes out. Left it charging overnight with no success. Is it more likely that the battery now needs to be replaced or did I damage some internal component the second time I cleaned it?

⟐ Answered February 02, 2026 at 13:01 MST