DSi XL Flashing Yellow Power Fix
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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
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Thanks you lovely people, and keep on tinkering!
Thanks to your video i simply changed out the sub power/controller board and mine came back to life. Great video and you add a little humour to it also.
Glad it was a simple solution (in the end). I recall you purchasing it and the seller swearing it worked :)
I'm guessing it probably just been sitting for a while on the battery contact somehow oxidised.
The 'i' stands for 'eye' - to convey that the console has a camera.
I wonder if anything really used the camera. I'm pretty sure my 3DS and my Wii U the cameras did nothing 😂
It also stands for internet as its the first DS that includes internet features without extra things
Andy Aldrich actually it stands for “individual”
i feel like it can mean several different things
I thought it was for internet
I'd refrain from formatting any DSis. The eShop service has been discontinued, so you cannot install new software without hacking the console.
Not to mention that you'll have to open that console again if you do decide to install any software. Current methods to gain lower level access to the system require either installed DSiWare, or rewriting parts of the device's eMMC.
I'm new to the DSi modding scene but there is a way to install DSiWare on a original console, no CFW. I deleted the DSi browser 10 years ago, and a week ago i was able to get it back. And not from the DSi shop of course. I know it's useless but i wanted to have it anyway.
The only risk with doing that is that you must not exceed available memory blocks on your console, otherwise guaranteed brick.
Anyway, i used the Memory Pit exploit, TWLnf, and CTRtool (to convert apps from CIA to APP)
However there are of course more detailed guides online, but it's just to say that it isn't impossible on a clean console.
@@gio0042 Memory pit is the shizz...Unfortunately it showed up just a few months after I got all the gear together to brute force my systems. You bet the moment I found out about that I was telling everyone that still had a DSI lol.
@@AWalYT I was lucky lol, a week ago i decided out of nowhere to use my DSi after 10 years and mod it, i found a guide, and in 2 minutes i was playing backups like i used to do 10 years ago with the R4 card. It was very easy for me with this exploit, i guess it's a new thing but i never modded a DSi in my entire life before so i didn't know what options were available before... And it isn't permanent either so if someone doesn't want to mess with the NAND it's perfect.
Yesterday i ended up installing Unlaunch because i needed full access to Slot 1 tl edit a save in a cartridge, and i can say i should've done it way before. I can't imagine my DSi without it now, it's so useful and in case of brick i can restore a NAND backup
@@gio0042 Yeah. As far as homebrew accessibility on the DSi goes they made more progress in 2019 compared to pretty much any year previous lol.
Nice video,it really helped. I have the exact same DSi as you and it has the same problem. I checked the fuse and it has no continuity. So I will try the fuse cable and hope it works, because the f1 fuse is too small and I lack both skill and tools to actually put a new one in. If you have any suggestions on how to resolve the problem or if the fuse cable isn't meant for long term use please let me know. Thanks
Hi Cuz
I have a 3 DS that have the same issue, I will try what you did and see if it works
If the battery has no voltage it could be that fuse as well. If it is the battery they are cheap to replace 👍
thank my issue was the one behind the pad you showed. there's another one close to the power connector, most common issue
Thanks for this, I had the same fault, mine also started working when checking battery amps? I think on mine the battery is loose and doesnt have a great connection, card behind the battery and door seems to have fixed it, will also upload a video of my findings.
I remember playing JSW and manic miner back in the day. Bloody hard AF
I had a little go yesterday and suffice to say I didn't play for too long!
What was the screwdriver that you used to open the place for the battery
Hey near the end where you have it working and then you are working on putting it back together it cuts away to you powering it on again and it not working. I had a similar issue, it was working and then nothing. What had happened was when I was testing the battery I got it flipped upside down and touched the connectors for a split second. This resulted in burning out the F1 fuse. Maybe check the fuse again if you haven't already fixed this?
do you still do dsi stuff? Im having trouble
Thank you!
I inherited a DSi XL which had this exact fault, cleaning the battery contacts, as shown here, has got it working once again.
Still playing Manic Miner and JSW here, great old games.
Fantastic! And a great selection of games!!
i have the same issue will it work if i replace the battery or do i have to replace the fuse?
Test the fuse first. But I would replace both anyway if it's the original battery
@@backofficeshow ok what should i do if i don't have the right equipment is it a good idea to go to a shop to get it repaired
Absolutely
@@backofficeshow thanks
My DS started to do that Orange blinking light as soon as I reassembled the Console, I was just checking on the microphone that broke many years ago and see if I can replace it. When I put every thing back my DS just started to blink with the orange light, and it won't turn on as I charge it.
My EXSACT problem!!! Except i was just replacing the screen and now its messed up with this issue! If you find a solution please tell me
@@ProwerPlaysSegahey guys, did you find any solution for that blinking orange light problem?
@@olivareszaragozadiegoisrae5685 Hey! I actually did after many hours of studying the schematic for my DSi XL, I had to replace the power board (the board that holds the battery and sends it's power to the motherboard.) For whatever reason when I reassembled my DSi that component stopped working. Even though it was working fine before I took apart the DS, it went bad after I resembled the Dsi. I bought a replacement for my DSi XL for 15 bucks. I would try ordering a new power board, at least it's the best thing to try because the orange blinking light just means the power from the battery isn't reaching the motherboard. I could try to help you more but I'm at work right now lol
Bro we have the same problem
My Power Board is gone bad i think after i put it apart
imma try giving my battery contacts a scrape too cause i been trying to get mine to work and im getting annoyed
I need to get data of a dead one (or at least one with the same problem as this one) any tips?
it's really hard to tell unless you can try it but if you can do the trick where you push the power button and it only flicks on for a second then it's probably going to be same issue
Dang. When I try to turn mine on the screen flashes white and and doesn't turn on. It kinda hurts my eyes. Its been like that for years and I've tried charging it. Do you know how this could be fixed and if it would cost alot?
If a screen flashes it means there is an issue with one of the screens. If the bottom flashes then the top is an issue and if the too flashes then the bottom is an issue.
Are you able to fix my Nintendo xl ? Same issue 😭
It works fine, regardless of fuse or not. But there is no charging. I replaced the f1 fuse by the charging port, nop charge. DSi XL charge light blinks on then off. Any help on this other than fuse repl;acements?
Hi dude, I have an issue with this console I thought I’d ask incase you have some insight.
It just freezes like mad. It’s not the reader slot because I’ve cleaned it and all contacts look fine, it even freezes without a game in. Sometimes when I hold the power button to reset it it doesn’t come on straight away, it’ll show the blue light and no image but then misty it does come on, plays games for a little while and small tap or shake or sometimes even left on a table to play the intro of some games it’ll just freeze up and crash. I’ve looked everywhere and at first I thought it might have been the upper screen ribbon cable but then again I don’t have any screen problems whatsoever.
Does this sound like it may be coming from the same fuse or board you mentioned? I’ve cleaned a tiny bit of gunk on the white part underneath the fuse and it seems you also have a bit on the same spot at 8:40 where the back of the battery pins are soldered.
I really would appreciate any help with this because it’s driving me up the bend and there’s seems to be no information online about anything similar.
I’ve done every software related solution and ruled out that possibility entirely
Can you try a different SD card in it? Could be an issue with that, or it's socket
backofficeshow sadly i haven’t even used an SD card in it yet so far I’m playing saves off the carts that I had from my old ds. I’ll add it also crashes when closed or opened, I’ve tried lowering the brightness and volume thinking maybe there’s not enough power but it still persists
gotta love the dsi xl! i bought the wine version i think its called from the trade shop in Aylesbury for 49.99 with a load of games and its so much better than the ds lite for playing ds games,
It's my favourite DS, the only one I still use regularly. Mainly playing advance wars
😭 that maroon one looks exactly like my old one that was second hand and the battery leaked all over the place...
I got my dsi in 2012
For some reason when I was 3 lol
Hey your just a little bit younger than me lol
if i want to charge my ds the orange led flashes for a short time should i get a new battery?
Sounds like the fuse, but the batteries are quite cheap so I would try that first
@@backofficeshow ok will try it
hello can you help me!! my ds powers up but i barrely see the screen and maybe i found the problem. i think the problem is when you measure the voltage in 6:55 yours gave you 3.8V and mine gave me 0.15 V. How do i fix that.
i already cleaned the back part but that did not work.
if you can help me i appreciated.
Are you on battery or on the wall adaptor?
@@backofficeshow if the wall adaptor is the thing that connects the board on the right to the mother board yes im on the wall adaptor
My dsi flashes then turns on for like 1 second then turns off any help
Sounds like a dead battery, change the battery first, and if it does not solve the problem, look at the fuse
@@backofficeshow where can I get a new battery??
I use eBay
I had the same problem and it turned out to be the battery contact was dirty
Nice to have an easy fix!
I mistakenly put battery wrong on dsi xl ?? +ve to -ve and -ve to plus and now flashing yellow .. when I press power button ???? Any help ?
Could be a fuse
@@backofficeshow fuse in power broad ?
If you Google your model you should be able to see all the fuses that are on it
@@backofficeshow thanks
Can you help me? The blue light on my DSi XL flashes blue when I press the power button and the yellow light comes on when I charge it but the console doesn't open, the lower screen also flashes when I press the power button
Sounds to me like the same fuse issue
@@backofficeshow oh ok thank you
@@backofficeshow im struggling idk what to do😭😭
Do you have a multi-meter? You need to check that there is continuity through each fuse.
@@backofficeshow no i actually dont have one
Same thing with mine same color
Ok
When I press the power button it flashes blue like twice and then stops
And for the charging it charges for like 4 seconds and then stops
Can you guys help
Does it flash blue twice with our without the battery connected?
i had that exact dsi xl colour 😭
It's a beauty. One of my favourites really
PS playing Kingdom hearts on it right now!
bruh the dutch dsi xl are all that color?
So I think I have a similar problem, my battery life was dead really quick and after that a few days later my DSi won't even charge and I don't know why. I already replaced the battery but it still had the same problems. Pls help anyone? Sorry for some grammar mistakes englisch is not my first language.
Sounds almost certainly to be the fuse
@@backofficeshow So I checked the F1 Fuse and it works fine, but I found out that the electricity isn't going to the mainboard. What can I do to fix it?
I have the exact problem that u describe at 8:15 in the video. But it isn't the case with ur device so I'm a little lost here.
Sounds like it could be the connector. I think people sometimes revive this and fit a USB type instead
@@backofficeshow Thanks I also think it could be f2 Fuse. 🤔
omg this is the exact same as my ds
Manic Miner😍JSW😍
I've really got the itch to play some manic miner today! If I've got the energy I might do it in a stream I could do with the moral support 😊
@@backofficeshow Tag me,mate👍
I will!
The F1 on my ship is destroyed =C
Did you check it with a meter?
@@backofficeshow Havent got one, but i connected the + with the Vcc and after that it powers on, but cant solder the cable, havent got a soldering iron
At least you know the issue, that's great. Contact a mobile phone repair company locally, they can easily do this swap. Tell them you just need them to change the surface mount fuse and not disassemble anything
@@backofficeshow i gave it to somebody already, he says he is repairing it, i think he is meaning swapping F1
@@backofficeshow but i cant repair anything, iam a kid xD (14Y)
😁
The ones one the left are bitch ass screws they won't come out now they are ruined Bc the screwdriver destroyed the screw any help? 🤔
it`s the dutch language
Ah cool!!
Even geen tijd voor
That's Dutch lol
Second Boi
You must get up pretty early in the morning 😊
Is actually about five pm in Australia
G'Dud afternoon!
G'dud morning