Just in case anyone is here and doesn't know why this happens, here's my understanding: When Nintendo built the dsi and dsi XL they (also the DS Lite iirc) they needed somewhere that they could store some elements of the consoles operating system. The solution was to store it in the WiFi chip. When you get this error it usually means that the WiFi chip has been damaged and the console can't access the data it needs to boot games or move to various different apps. The chips themselves can either be damaged or simply knocked loose after a drop. If you have this issue you should always try disconnecting and reconnecting the WiFi card before ordering a replacement as it could easily just be loose.
Good to know. I doubt there are cheap ways to get those chips alone but I wished because I just got a DSI for myself and the chip gets loose too easily. even with tape I can get that error message but I wasn't using electrical tape.
Would this also count if the dsi freezes on the start up screen? I tried doing a hard reset and in a way worked right after but then it started to freeze again
Thanks, I just bought one from cash converters and it was having this problem. I followed your guide but I didn't have a replacement, just blowing on the wifi card connectors and reconnecting it fixed the problem. Woo!
sometimes, the connections get dirty or come loose too. so try cleaning the contact points, make sure that the left side of the card (where it connect to is not loose), and try using electrical tape to hold the wifi card down. if that doesnt work, proceed to purchase a new card. I've done this twice with the result of one dsi needing a new card and the other with just a quick clean and taping. Also, you can magnetize your screwdriver by running it either up or down on a magnet.
damn is the wifi card I did the whole removing it and plug it in to see it work, but it didn't so I replace it another wifi card from my other nintendo and what do you know it work after I replace it.
+Adrian DeBarros is working with the wifi card from the other nintendo it seems they replaced it already is not original is aftermarket, but is working. glad I watch your video I was already thinking of selling it dirty cheap
my ds xl the wire to the wifi chip is cut off then what do i do to make my ds xl work again can you help me the wire im speaking of is in your video at 9:34
I never had this problem until today. I have been trying to get certain past pokemons from past games to by in Pokémon Home. Now, I get “empty game slot” even if the game is in. Pokemon Pearl crashed. Restarted, crashed again, rebooted, and then I got that error. Now card is able to be read. I’ll try this. And looking for the DWM-W024 or w015 cards.
my ds is old and no matter what I open on the home screen, the error message pops up. also, it seems to resolve itself after a while when it's off, but it eventually happens again. Any help?
Hello, Adrian DeBarros. Thanks for the video you made. Recently I have a same problem and if you don't mind, would you like to give me another link for the replacement wifi card? I pressed on the link and it showed, "this page is missing," Thanks before.
Hey Kezia! So sorry for late reply - sometimes UA-cam doesn't show me comments right away. Anyway, if you still need the card, there are plenty on ebay here's one www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Nintendo-DSI-Repair-Part-WiFi-Board-Module-100-working-USA-seller/322258194378?hash=item4b0815cfca:g:ekcAAOSwAuZX1QdU If that one sells out, simply search DSI wifi card on ebay and you should find one. Thanks for watching.
Thank you for your video! I have a question: I bought a used DSi and have this error message with every app. When I opened it I found that inside is a replacement wi-fi card (DWM-W015)... In your opinion, what are the odds that the replacement wi-fi card went dead and what causes this? And are there other possible causes for this error message?
Hey +Nabish , thanks for the heads up, looks like those items expired. Here are some updated item links: Mini screw driver set (less than five bucks): ebay.to/1ScFSIR Magnetic blocks (optional ten bucks): ebay.to/1Yr2bJi
The SD Slot is for an SD Card which is like a flat USB Flash Drive for saving pictures and other files. To put the WiFi card in the SD Card slot won’t make the console work and could possibly damage the port.
Quick question: Do these same steps work for the DSi XL as well? I just wanted to check before I attempted this because I don't want to damage my system.
I dont know if its the wifi chip is the problem for me because the error thingy only appears when i insert a certain game and not like my other games like pokemon black and black 2 and others.
My error says '' An error has occurred. Press and hold the POWER Button to turn the system off. Please refer to the Nintendo DSi Operations Manual for details.'' Will this help for my isue to? Because my game card always worked and after conecting to the internet, it said that message that I just typed. Or is it just the same error with other words...
I did what you did and now instead of when I open a game the error occurs now when I turn it on the error occurs. Plz help I haven't played my games in years. :-(
it did something like that for me but that's because the plug on the wifi card (the cable connected to the card that we see detached at 9:34 ) is not connected to the wifi card.
Dude you totally named the title of this video wrong... Most of people don't know that the error is occurring because of that wifi card. So, I guess you just blew up like some thousands of views... By the way, thanks for the guide, I really appreciate it
i hope you can help me i have been trying for years since i got my newest dsi a few years back and still been unable two use my wifi password and user name and two connect to the internet and it shows its still locked and when i try this is what it seads ____ unable to connect to this access point using current setting. to connect to this access point, use advanced setup. ----------- Ok when i try in internet setting it tells me go to setting so confused Please help....!!!!
I need help I tried this took it apart and everything but I didn't change the Wi-Fi card I just unplugged it and plugged it back in seeing if that would fix it so I put it back together and it wouldn't turn on but when I plugged the charger in it started blinking orange I need help please
Idk I took it apart and unplugged the Wi-Fi card and plugged it back in and then plugged the battery in while it was apart to see if it would work and it didn't turn on and I'm pretty sure I put it back together right but the ribbon cable was a pain in the butt to put back on but pretty sure I did it right what could I do to fix it
Hah I was having this error. I was watching the video and decided to just push down in the area of the wifi card without disassembling and it started working again
my ds xl the wire to the wifi chip is cut off then what do i do to make my ds xl work again can you help me the wire im speaking of is in your video at 9:34
What do you mean cut off? Unplugged or actually cut in half? That's the wire that connects to the antenna in the top screen. It's soldered into the antenna so you would have to take the entire DS apart to replace that wire as it has to be threaded through the hinges and under the motherboard.
Your video + Ebay part + 5 min of time = fixed DSi XL and happy kids! Thanks!
Is the part for the xl the same as for this video
Just in case anyone is here and doesn't know why this happens, here's my understanding:
When Nintendo built the dsi and dsi XL they (also the DS Lite iirc) they needed somewhere that they could store some elements of the consoles operating system. The solution was to store it in the WiFi chip. When you get this error it usually means that the WiFi chip has been damaged and the console can't access the data it needs to boot games or move to various different apps. The chips themselves can either be damaged or simply knocked loose after a drop. If you have this issue you should always try disconnecting and reconnecting the WiFi card before ordering a replacement as it could easily just be loose.
Ah i see
Good to know. I doubt there are cheap ways to get those chips alone but I wished because I just got a DSI for myself and the chip gets loose too easily. even with tape I can get that error message but I wasn't using electrical tape.
Would this also count if the dsi freezes on the start up screen? I tried doing a hard reset and in a way worked right after but then it started to freeze again
..it seems to be true for 3DS consoles, as well. WTF were they thinking!
Ty for the comment.
I just threw mine at the fridge and it started working again
Really?
Thnx i will try that
ha?really?how long?
@@Badak_nyusruk Oh, it takes about .5 milliseconds for it to work.
sohit singh r/woooosh
I waited years for this thanks so oooow muchhh
Thanks, I just bought one from cash converters and it was having this problem. I followed your guide but I didn't have a replacement, just blowing on the wifi card connectors and reconnecting it fixed the problem. Woo!
You don’t want to blow on it as it will corrode your device in the long term.
sometimes, the connections get dirty or come loose too. so try cleaning the contact points, make sure that the left side of the card (where it connect to is not loose), and try using electrical tape to hold the wifi card down. if that doesnt work, proceed to purchase a new card.
I've done this twice with the result of one dsi needing a new card and the other with just a quick clean and taping. Also, you can magnetize your screwdriver by running it either up or down on a magnet.
I've tried everything but nothing worked sadly.. Any help?
Oh my god I've been looking for an answer for this for ages, thankful for this video!
Thx you so much! Found my old Ds and just came around a week ago and boom its back!
damn is the wifi card I did the whole removing it and plug it in to see it work, but it didn't so I replace it another wifi card from my other nintendo and what do you know it work after I replace it.
+Jair Maldonado Nice! Awesome it's working again!
+Adrian DeBarros is working with the wifi card from the other nintendo it seems they replaced it already is not original is aftermarket, but is working. glad I watch your video I was already thinking of selling it dirty cheap
Did the error only pop up after you had updated your DSI ??
So I think my card does not work because I had to do a system update, will this help the dsi too?
I bought a replacement wifi card and this didn't work for me :(
MOST OFTEN FOR A LOOKED AFTER DSi, JUST CLEANING THE CONTACTS WILL PROB. WORK LIKE IT DID FOR ME!
my ds xl the wire to the wifi chip is cut off then what do i do to make my ds xl work again can you help me the wire im speaking of is in your video at 9:34
I never had this problem until today. I have been trying to get certain past pokemons from past games to by in Pokémon Home. Now, I get “empty game slot” even if the game is in. Pokemon Pearl crashed. Restarted, crashed again, rebooted, and then I got that error. Now card is able to be read. I’ll try this. And looking for the DWM-W024 or w015 cards.
My Dsi has rubber feet in the back next the game slot. Do I have to remove those and if so how?
my ds is old and no matter what I open on the home screen, the error message pops up. also, it seems to resolve itself after a while when it's off, but it eventually happens again. Any help?
mine does the same
Hey can you help me figure out what Error Code:007-2001 is and how I can get it fixed plz?
Happens every time we try to load up Mario kart. Will this removal of WiFi card help?
Hello, Adrian DeBarros. Thanks for the video you made. Recently I have a same problem and if you don't mind, would you like to give me another link for the replacement wifi card? I pressed on the link and it showed, "this page is missing,"
Thanks before.
Hey Kezia! So sorry for late reply - sometimes UA-cam doesn't show me comments right away. Anyway, if you still need the card, there are plenty on ebay here's one www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Nintendo-DSI-Repair-Part-WiFi-Board-Module-100-working-USA-seller/322258194378?hash=item4b0815cfca:g:ekcAAOSwAuZX1QdU
If that one sells out, simply search DSI wifi card on ebay and you should find one.
Thanks for watching.
Thank you so much for the tutorial i have removed the old Wifi card and i have ordered a new one from ebay 😊
My dsi doesn't say anything about troubleshooting. it just says please refer to the dsi operations manual for details
your channel needs a lot more attention you just caught mine!
Thank you so much!
+Adrian DeBarros np
Can you react to this?
ua-cam.com/video/U4jEBmo3cSw/v-deo.html
I will give you a huge shout out
Can the DWM-W024 WiFi module replace the DWM-W015?
Does this wifi card also work with a DSI XL
Dual Screen I Extra Large (DSI XL) is the same as the DSI just with bigger screens. hopefully it works.
Tmurfin Murfin and bigger rear firing camera and speaker grills
Oh, well I just have a red DSi, the DSi is not XL.
Tmurfin Murfin dwm-w016 work in dsi normal?
Ready to Play yes
The thing is, won't happen the same problem after some time with the new wifi card?
Thanks for the video. ..
But why would Wi-Fi card got damaged?
ashraf helu it might just be age the same thing happens to old 3Ds and 2Ds aswell
AHaloPlayer I get communication errors on my Pokémon games on my dsi, is this related to that problem
Thank you for your video! I have a question: I bought a used DSi and have this error message with every app. When I opened it I found that inside is a replacement wi-fi card (DWM-W015)... In your opinion, what are the odds that the replacement wi-fi card went dead and what causes this? And are there other possible causes for this error message?
Nice Video, helped a lot, but the last two links are broken, I really need the tiny screwdriver and magnetic pegs, please help?!
Hey +Nabish , thanks for the heads up, looks like those items expired. Here are some updated item links:
Mini screw driver set (less than five bucks): ebay.to/1ScFSIR
Magnetic blocks (optional ten bucks): ebay.to/1Yr2bJi
Adrian DeBarros Wow, thanks man!
Adrian DeBarros Does this work for the old school 3DS XL?
Blazing Aero prolly not, search up something else
Does it work with a cartridge with multiple games in it?
Is there another way i can get rid of this problem? the card isnt available in my region
Thank you so much I had trouble with this for a while now.
Mine doesn’t have screws at the back? It’s definitely a dsi
Can someone tell me how? Do I put it in the SD card slot
The SD Slot is for an SD Card which is like a flat USB Flash Drive for saving pictures and other files. To put the WiFi card in the SD Card slot won’t make the console work and could possibly damage the port.
Quick question: Do these same steps work for the DSi XL as well? I just wanted to check before I attempted this because I don't want to damage my system.
Yes
This has been happening recently with my 2ds
I need some help with my Nintendo DSi XL with the storage
I dont know if its the wifi chip is the problem for me because the error thingy only appears when i insert a certain game and not like my other games like pokemon black and black 2 and others.
Same, I try the game I want to play and it doesn’t work but the other ones do
Same
does that ribbon cable control the right and left trigger buttons ? by the way awesome video too
My error says '' An error has occurred. Press and hold the POWER Button to turn the system off. Please refer to the Nintendo DSi Operations Manual for details.'' Will this help for my isue to? Because my game card always worked and after conecting to the internet, it said that message that I just typed. Or is it just the same error with other words...
Rik L idk yet I got the same message and getting the card and tools I'll let you know in like a month bro
Pyro HackSource and it works;
will my pictures get deleted if i switch the wifi card?
I did what you did and now instead of when I open a game the error occurs now when I turn it on the error occurs. Plz help I haven't played my games in years. :-(
Would just resetting the device get it working again?
It doesn't :/
Nope :|
I wish
Please my nintendo dsi show date 00/00 and clock 00:00.Whats problem?please!
Barnabé Tavares just go to your settings & click "Date & Time"
Impossible.Clicking this option displays the error message.
Is it a problem with bios?
It's not the wi-fi card, as I recently switched it and it has already been tested on another dsi.
Should I replace the motherboard?
Hi! I'm from Brazil, a big hug! I would like to know what type of tool you used to open the device?
it doesnt let me open like every app
Before replacing the WiFi Card, did he try another game to make sure it wasn’t the game itself? Cartridges can can old with age.
sohit singh Just change the Wifi card, it should work.
I just had this happen to me now. Trying to fix this.
Believe it or not the wifi card contains a part of the bootloader
Does it work for the 3ds
Do we really have to replace the WiFi card? Because I have no intention of using WiFi at all, can I just remove it completely?
+Dat Marc I wish it were that simple. The DSi will still give the error code without a wifi card. Good question!
Does not work for me
Me too
My dsi when I turn it on it has white screens
it did something like that for me but that's because the plug on the wifi card (the cable connected to the card that we see detached at 9:34 ) is not connected to the wifi card.
I am getting error in my browser what shall I do
Mine has a problem too with my Nintendo dsi but ill tried to fix it
I didn't work :(
What if i just remove the wifi card?will it work?
Safia Beg no it won't 😅😂
Can you do more stuff on ds I have one but mine needs a fix(like a lot)not kidding
Dude you totally named the title of this video wrong... Most of people don't know that the error is occurring because of that wifi card. So, I guess you just blew up like some thousands of views... By the way, thanks for the guide, I really appreciate it
+daniel Ham I see what you're saying, thanks man!
i hope you can help me i have been trying for years since i got my newest dsi a few years back and still been unable two use my wifi password and user name and two connect to the internet and it shows its still locked and when i try this is what it seads ____ unable to connect to this access point using current setting.
to connect to this access point, use advanced setup. ----------- Ok
when i try in internet setting it tells me go to setting so confused
Please help....!!!!
I need help I tried this took it apart and everything but I didn't change the Wi-Fi card I just unplugged it and plugged it back in seeing if that would fix it so I put it back together and it wouldn't turn on but when I plugged the charger in it started blinking orange I need help please
Ever find a solution?
Im doing that same thing rn.
Nope:( I think it's because I need a new battery
Are you sure you did it right? Putting it back together? I used an alcohol pad on mine and I'm not having any problems.
Idk I took it apart and unplugged the Wi-Fi card and plugged it back in and then plugged the battery in while it was apart to see if it would work and it didn't turn on and I'm pretty sure I put it back together right but the ribbon cable was a pain in the butt to put back on but pretty sure I did it right what could I do to fix it
Add me on discord I think I can help kenchilli#4192
I did it now my Nintendo wont turn on any more I just bought it new 2 days ago
Does it work with R4 card?
Hey, did you ever figure this out?
DynamiteBoomer my R4 card wasnt supporting my current version so i homebrewed instead
Hah I was having this error. I was watching the video and decided to just push down in the area of the wifi card without disassembling and it started working again
Nice, even better! Sounds like your wifi card was loose.
did the same haha
Glad it worked!
FatMenBeTrippin Same!
Where exactly do you press??
I know this is what I need to do to fix my sons ds. Unfortunately, all of the screws are stripped. how do I get them out??
Hi Kaitlyn, try the first three tips in this video about resolving stripped screws - ua-cam.com/video/SEZyUzt8xys/v-deo.html
for me it isn't just my dsi xl it's on my 2ds xl and my 3ds and well my dsi xl
im too scared to do that
while it allow me to go online in pokemon
you helped me alot thanks man your great
+Keyz The gamer Glad I could help!
I wouldnt lose any memory off from this, right?
TheGamingHobbit nope
It works if i remove the wifi card and dont replace
bullsh*t, without wifi card console not power on
Helps a lot
Thank you I try so many things, I will try your way so easy n simple.
you f.ckng helpt mee THANK YOU SOOO MUCH I JUST.... (dies)
+Yashar Ebrahimi Glad I could help!
Brasileiro?
Thank you so much!
thankssss man
Rip ds
its too complicated
my ds xl the wire to the wifi chip is cut off then what do i do to make my ds xl work again can you help me the wire im speaking of is in your video at 9:34
What do you mean cut off? Unplugged or actually cut in half? That's the wire that connects to the antenna in the top screen. It's soldered into the antenna so you would have to take the entire DS apart to replace that wire as it has to be threaded through the hinges and under the motherboard.
Thank you this helped me a lot😁😁
I'm so glad!