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Topic: The DSi is the most fragile system I've EVER seen!

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SuperDude95

I accidentally dropped it during lunch at a height of about 1 foot, and now it REFUSES to turn on. Why?

SuperDude95

irken004

SuperDude95 wrote:

I accidentally dropped it during lunch at a height of about 1 foot, and now it REFUSES to turn on. Why?

Well...

SuperDude95 wrote:

I accidentally dropped it during lunch at a height of about 1 foot.

killer6370

hmm strange mine felt from a bit higher out of my pocket while i was changing a Bulb in my room and it still works maybe its the batterie try to charge it if theres no orange light the battery is loose

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SuperDude95

yoshdude64 wrote:

Have you checked the battery? It might have shaken loose. As for it being the most fragile, I disagree. I have dropped mine about 4 or 5 feet (don't ask how) and it still works.

Battery was taken out and put back in, but nothing happened.

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warioswoods

All is not lost; you can send it in to Nintendo for repair. If it's still in warranty (1 year I believe?), it may be completely free. If not, they'll still probably repair it for a reasonable price.

EDIT - if you do send it to Nintendo, make sure you don't tell them that you dropped it. Just say that it suddenly wouldn't turn on; as long as the exterior wasn't damaged in a visible way from the fall, they'll have no way to challenge you on it.

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I can't even tell you how many times i've dropped my DSi. Still going strong. Though, i have put my iPhone through even more abuse, and it still works. We'll just have to see which one goes first (I'm guessing the iphone 1-6 months after the contract expires).

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xbox 360 is the most fragile console ever. And that's a fact.

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warioswoods wrote:

All is not lost; you can send it in to Nintendo for repair. If it's still in warranty (1 year I believe?), it may be completely free. If not, they'll still probably repair it for a reasonable price.

And remember you can extend the warranty by 3 months if you sign up for Club Nintendo and register your DSi there.

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FATEM

After suffering the Shoulder Button Suicide I would have to agree.

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Faron wrote:

xbox 360 is the most fragile console ever. And that's a fact.

Ah yes very true.
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Edit: Ive had about 5 or so DSI drops from about 4 1/2 feet(in those little rocks) or so and if you hold the bottom screen and shake it their is about less then a quarter Inch of play (when its in the first click holding position)in the top screen. But other then that no problems.

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HolyMackerel

Guys, you really should be more careful with any electronics. :| I know accidents happen, but you can't blame the system when you drop it and it gets damaged. The nice thing about the old Game Boys and GBA was they didn't have any hinges or moving parts so they were really sturdy. The DS requires more care.

Most fragile console goes to X360, while most fragile handheld might be the Game & Watch. Or one of those DS ripoffs.

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JayArr

I've dropped mine multiple times. I've also dumped soda on it (while it was closed) and it still works like a champ.

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RadioShadow

SuperDude95 wrote:

I accidentally dropped it during lunch at a height of about 1 foot, and now it REFUSES to turn on. Why?

1 - Damaged the lithium-ion battery.
2 - A fuse/fuses have blown.

You can buy replacements for the DSi battery here: http://www.play.com/Games/DS/4-/11669290/Speedlink-DSi-Replac...

If it turns out to be a fuse problem, you will have to take it apart and this method will void your warranty. Also if your electronic skills are not great, get a adult to help you. I had to replace a fuse in my old DS once with the help from my Dad, and that fixed the power problem.

Here is a guide on replacing a fuse in a DS Lite: http://m3wiki.com/index.php/Nintendo_DS_Lite_:_Repair_a_broke...
Hopefully, the PCB is similar in the DSi. If not, you will just have to look for the fuses on the board.

If that sounds like too much work or it's not on of those problems, then they just send it to Nintendo and get it repaired.

EDIT:
Looking at the guide, it says it doesn't know the Fuse value. If the Fuse value is known, you can just solder a new SMD (Surface Mount Device) Fuse on top of the blown one, rather than removing it.

EDIT 2:
Check this topic: http://www.fixya.com/support/t340808-nintendo_ds_f2_blown

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DS Lite: 1.0 Amps

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My sister has dropped it alot, but it lives.Certainly better than my old DS Phat =o

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47drift

I'm usually very careful with my products, but just recently I horrendously dropped my DSi on accident. Luckily I purchased one of those black metallic protective shells, so the outside remains unscratched, and as far as I am aware, the DSi still works good as new.

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JebbyDeringer

I'm almost positive you dropped it from higher than 1 foot.

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JebbyDeringer wrote:

I'm almost positive you dropped it from higher than 1 foot.

Im sure if it was drop at the "right" angle on a concrete floor without any type of protective case, 1 foot could be a DSI killer....

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