Can I repair this Nintendo DS Lite?

[Okjoek]

Okay so nothing happens when I try to turn it on, even when charging (which it can still do). Any idea what the problem may be? I'm not sure exactly how to get inside the thing either. None of the bits in my electronic repair screwdriver kit seem to fit.

[RGProductions]

1 minute ago, Okjoek said:

Okay so nothing happens when I try to turn it on, even when charging (which it can still do). Any idea what the problem may be? I'm not sure exactly how to get inside the thing either. None of the bits in my electronic repair screwdriver kit seem to fit.

It would be cheaper just to buy another one one ebay

[minibois]

You need a triwing tip, it looks a bit like the Mercedes logo. It's really only used by Nintendo and sometimes Apple. There are different sized tips for triwing, but most of them fit the DS Lite.

 

But what the problem could be, is a lot of things. Could be just the video (do you have any sound in it?), could be the motherboard, etc. It can even be just a broken on/off switch

There is really almost no telling and buying a 2nd hand DS Lite or 3DS might be a cheaper alternative.

[Himommies]

1 minute ago, RGProductions said:

It would be cheaper just to buy another one one ebay

2dsxl is really cheap right now.It's at 100 I belive

[Okjoek]

1 minute ago, RGProductions said:

It would be cheaper just to buy another one one ebay

Not really necessary. I have two other systems capable of running the DS titles as well as my GBA. I'm kinda interested in solving the mystery though as to why it won't work.

[kirashi]

5 minutes ago, Okjoek said:

Not really necessary. I have two other systems capable of running the DS titles as well as my GBA. I'm kinda interested in solving the mystery though as to why it won't work.

Then take it apart using a triwing screwdriver bit (you can buy them on eBay) and check the motherboard for obvious signs of burn marks. Or call Louis Rossmann.  

[Okjoek]

13 minutes ago, Minibois said:

You need a triwing tip, it looks a bit like the Mercedes logo. It's really only used by Nintendo and sometimes Apple. There are different sized tips for triwing, but most of them fit the DS Lite.

 

But what the problem could be, is a lot of things. Could be just the video (do you have any sound in it?), could be the motherboard, etc. It can even be just a broken on/off switch

There is really almost no telling and buying a 2nd hand DS Lite or 3DS might be a cheaper alternative.

 

6 minutes ago, kirashi said:

Then take it apart using a triwing screwdriver bit (you can buy them on eBay) and check the motherboard for obvious signs of burn marks. Or call Louis Rossmann.  

Figures... My single Tri-wing bit is the wrong size.

[Hiitchy]

I found that even sometimes if you have a small enough flat-head, you could fit that into the tri-wing and unscrew, but at a higher chance of stripping the head if you rush the job.

[minibois]

6 minutes ago, Okjoek said:

 

Figures... My single Tri-wing bit is the wrong size.

What I have seen in the past work for some people, is when they put a thick rubber band over the screw and with that they can sometimes unscrew it..

But with the recessed screws of the DS Lite, you will likely be.. screwed.

[TheRandomness]

7 minutes ago, Okjoek said:

 

Figures... My single Tri-wing bit is the wrong size.

It's possible to get a small flathead screwdriver and attempt to get it between two of those wings, and turn. That's what I did on my DS lite

[RGProductions]

14 minutes ago, TheRandomness said:

It's possible to get a small flathead screwdriver and attempt to get it between two of those wings, and turn. That's what I did on my DS lite

 

14 minutes ago, Minibois said:

What I have seen in the past work for some people, is when they put a thick rubber band over the screw and with that they can sometimes unscrew it..

But with the recessed screws of the DS Lite, you will likely be.. screwed.

 

20 minutes ago, Hiitchy said:

I found that even sometimes if you have a small enough flat-head, you could fit that into the tri-wing and unscrew, but at a higher chance of stripping the head if you rush the job.

 

22 minutes ago, Okjoek said:

 

Figures... My single Tri-wing bit is the wrong size.

C'mon man get an ifixit kit!

[Hiitchy]

Just now, RGProductions said:

 

 

 

C'mon man get an ifixit kit!

Cue Linus saying ifixit every 15 seconds until it's embedded in your head...

[kirashi]

3 hours ago, Okjoek said:

Figures... My single Tri-wing bit is the wrong size.

3 hours ago, Hiitchy said:

I found that even sometimes if you have a small enough flat-head, you could fit that into the tri-wing and unscrew, but at a higher chance of stripping the head if you rush the job.

3 hours ago, Minibois said:

What I have seen in the past work for some people, is when they put a thick rubber band over the screw and with that they can sometimes unscrew it..

But with the recessed screws of the DS Lite, you will likely be.. screwed.

3 hours ago, TheRandomness said:

It's possible to get a small flathead screwdriver and attempt to get it between two of those wings, and turn. That's what I did on my DS lite

That's what she / he said jokes inbound.

 

3 hours ago, RGProductions said:

C'mon man get an ifixit kit!

Hmm... sounds a bit like Plan B.

[Okjoek]

3 hours ago, RGProductions said:

 

C'mon man get an ifixit kit!

I've got this driver kit:

https://www.amazon.com/Precision-Screwdriver-Magnetic-Electronics-23-piece/dp/B00QZLV03O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1499650062&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=nanch&psc=1

 

I really do like it in almost every way.

[BigChinChinMan]

no but you can buy "dollar in the woods" on the google play store for .99 Moneys

[Okjoek]

Y u revive dead thread? I don't even own that DS anymore.