peterparsons
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| posted on 31/12/06 at 05:09 PM |
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Broken Nintendo DS Lite - ideas
My 9 yr old daughter has just dropped her Nintendo DS Lite and it won't power up, any ideas on why and if it can be fixed. 2 hours later and she
is still in tears !
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thunderace
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| posted on 31/12/06 at 06:21 PM |
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the batteries become dislodged?
it cant come undone on a ds mate is very unlikely
where did you buy it i may be able to help if you got it from "game".
u2u me where and when you got it and if you have your reciept ect...
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stevebubs
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| posted on 31/12/06 at 07:08 PM |
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May sound obvious, but when you get it fixed, make sure she always uses the wrist-strap.
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Catpuss
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| posted on 1/1/07 at 11:48 AM |
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As others have said, should be under warranty (they have been out for less than a year IIRC). If its not visually damaged (i.e dented case or cracked
screen) then take it back to the shop. They will just send it off to Nintendo for repair anyway.
They can take quite a bit of abuse normally (I know the nipper has to his original DS).
Will it run off the mains adaptor? Is so then something has dislodged in the battery area.
Do the LEDs come on when on mains? Could be a damaged screen or connector between the two halves of the game console.
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peterparsons
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| posted on 1/1/07 at 04:58 PM |
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Nintendo
What a result...
I put it back in the box and returned it to the shop, told them it won't power up!they replaced it with no quibble. I've now got a happy 9
yr old daughter who still believes in father Xmas - result !
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t.j.
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 posted on 1/1/07 at 06:25 PM |
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This has very less with chassis-things to do !
But is although very very important.
grtz Theo 
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jlparsons
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| posted on 3/1/07 at 02:38 PM |
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I have a similar problem with a sony camera belonging to an uncle that sony refuse to fix under warranty (because it was purchased in a different
county - scoundrels!). I've done this kind of thing a few times, just open it up and check everything obvious - remove and reconnect any ribbon
connectors etc, check for anything that look dislodged, check all solderings are true (though there may be none in the DS). I would think most
components in the DS are pretty shock resistant (maybe except the screen?) so it's usually connections between them and they're easyish to
fix. Most important advice - open it with the right tools and make sure you don't force anything or you'll never get it back together.
Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead is purely coincidental. Some assembly required. Batteries not included. Contents may settle during
shipment. Use only as directed. No other warranty expressed or implied. Do not use while operating a motor vehicle or heavy equipment. Subject to
approval, terms and conditions apply. Apply only to affected area. For recreational use only. All models over 18 years of age. No user-serviceable
parts inside. Subject to change. As seen on TV. One size fits all. May contain nuts. Slippery when wet. For office use only. Edited for television.
Keep cool; process promptly.
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macnab
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| posted on 3/1/07 at 04:09 PM |
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poor kid, hope she didn't get it for christmas
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