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New Nintendo 2DS XL: Why isn’t my system not turning on properly?

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 15:57:32 -0700

I found my 2DS XL from a while back. A few years ago, I tried modding it and ever since, it just won’t boot properly. When I press the power button, the blue light turns on, and stays on until I turn it off. The screens don’t show anything and there’s no sound coming from the speakers. I’ve tried booting into recovery mode but that hasn’t work. Is there any fix or diagnosis?

Nintendo 3DS: How do I unscrew a stripped screw on the lower case?

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 14:50:19 -0700

Well i got a problem with my 3DS when i recognized that my Internet doesen´t work, i´ve thought that my WIFI board is defect so i tried to open the 3ds with a ph000 screwdriver everything went fine except at the lower case part i had to remove those 9 Phillips screws

and i could only unscrew 5 screws the other 4 screws were stripped because i put too much power on the other screws so that they were stripped. So does anyone have a solution how do i unscrewed those little stripped screws on my 3DS?

⟐ Commented June 20, 2026 at 14:50 MST

Nintendo 3DS: Stripped screws in the bottom shell

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 14:45:32 -0700

I bought a second-handed 3DS along with a couple of physical games for only $50, and I was very happy about this buy until I found out the screws in the bottom shell were all stripped.

The console turns on and before the home menu pops up, it suddenly turns off with a "pop". It is likely a broken ribbon cable, which should be a relatively easy fix, but I can't even open the console because of the screws. I tried using hot glue, a small rubber band and none of that seem to work.

I truly don't know how to proceed. I don't wanna end up damaging the motherboard or any other component.

Xbox One S: Why does my xbox home screen doesnt show when I log into an account

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 14:38:45 -0700

When i choose an account and it welcomes me but the home screen doesnt show and im forced to go in games with the xbox button in my controler

PlayStation 5: Cuts off when I cut it on

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:53:39 -0700

It’s been unblocked one rest mode and now it comes on but beeps 4 to 5 times and cuts back off

PS3 SIXAXIS Controller: How can I fix error code 80010006

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 03:23:29 -0700

Error code 80010006

DualSense Controller V3: Why is my Right Trigger continously triggering?

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:17:01 -0700

So basically the Right Trigger is essentialy just being pressed down without actually pressed down.

Nintendo DSi XL: Is it possible to fix this?

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:51:09 -0700

I was trying to do a USB-C mod for my Dsi-xl and when I pulled off the charge port I pulled two pads I managed to get it on, but when I turned it on I got blinking light turns out I blown the fuse on the power board. I thought the exposed copper by the via caused the short so I removed the Usb-c and tore a third pad I dont know if I can now do the mod can it fixed ?

⟐ Answer edited June 19, 2026 at 19:51 MST

PlayStation 5 Slim: What screws go wear on a PS5 slim

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 03:00:02 -0700

What screws go wear on a PS5 slim

⟐ Answered June 19, 2026 at 3:00 MST

PlayStation 5: Screw map for CFI-1115-a locations of black-case screws

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 02:29:57 -0700

Do you have a map or pictures of screw locations?

⟐ Answered June 19, 2026 at 2:29 MST

DualSense Controller v2: Stuck D-Pad even after cleaning

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:01:39 -0700

Hey y'all, my down button on the d-pad is 'stuck' so that when I turn my controller on, it's constantly scrolling down unless i actively press UP on the d-pad. The physical button itself is not stuck in a pressed down position. I already took my controller apart and cleaned the rubber + d-pad and the problem is persisting. Does this sound like a software issue then instead of a hardware one? Any advice would be helpful!

⟐ Commented June 19, 2026 at 0:01 MST

DualSense: Why is my controller making my game move to the left even when I dont

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:49:34 -0700

Why is my controller always going to the left even though I don’t move it?

⟐ Answered June 18, 2026 at 23:49 MST

PlayStation 5 Slim: Why won't my WIFI work on my Ps5 slim

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:46:05 -0700

My ps5 won't detect any wifi connections, instead ethernet is required but wifi is more convenient and reliable for me due to when using ethernet the connection will randomly disconnect and reconnect

⟐ Answered June 18, 2026 at 23:46 MST

Xbox 360 S: Power turn on but no picture

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:43:00 -0700

I turn on but no signal to tv

⟐ Commented June 18, 2026 at 23:43 MST

PSP 1000: Why does my psp 1000 power on with no display and won’t shut off

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:41:54 -0700

Just bought this psp 1000 thought the screen was bad and replaced it. The unit will power on with both the battery and with the cable with no display or sound. After turned on will not shut off I have tried every YouTube method. I have noticed that on the card side the reader light never comes on. I have torn the whole thing apart multiple times and cleaned it still no luck. Anything helps thanks.

⟐ Answered June 18, 2026 at 23:41 MST

Anbernic RG35XX: Powers on but does not load anything but initial screen

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:39:21 -0700

charges fine, powers on but stays stuck on Anbernic load screen. What can we do? Purchased upgraded SD card but still nothing.

⟐ Commented June 18, 2026 at 23:39 MST

Nintendo DSi: How do I fix the coding from looping in settings

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:35:31 -0700

More and also, how do I put my pictures on the sd card well the DS is keeping the looping settings. Also, I can tell you what I was doing about my dsi I was on the twilight menu and I was on the no crash thing and I was just trying to go to the scissor says, but I was actually at the control leg and I just that’s different stuff. I didn’t know cause I think I saved it and it was looping in settings

⟐ Commented June 18, 2026 at 23:35 MST

PSP E1000: PSPe1004 Display starts but nothing happens

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:34:28 -0700

My PsP E1004 hasnt been used in a while, i noticed while trying to turn in ot that the lcd seems to power of for a fraction of a secont (you can see the black change for a moment) the console does not make any sounds whatsoever and after further disassembly i was unabe to get the console to boot but can confirm that the Internals had power via the wall plug i did try booting it with and without battery but i am unsure if the lack of noise and "the flash" mean i should get a new display or get a new mb.

⟐ Commented June 18, 2026 at 23:34 MST

Steam Deck: replace lcd zif/fpc connector

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:53:22 -0700

I need to replace a damaged ZIF/FPC connector for a Steam Deck. I cannot seem to find these anywhere. Is this a connector possibly used for another tablet/laptop?

Thank you for any help

⟐ Answered June 18, 2026 at 11:53 MST

PlayStation Vita: My charging port is damaged, can I replace it?

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:13:17 -0700

Can the charging port on a PS Vita be replaced without changing the entire motherboard?

⟐ Commented June 18, 2026 at 4:13 MST