DS Lite, top screen flashes then shuts off?

Discussion in 'Nintendo DS' started by merandom, Jun 15, 2010.

  1. merandom

    merandom Regular member

    Joined:
    Dec 18, 2008
    Messages:
    345
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    26
    I've tested both the upper and lower screens in another system and they both work fine. When I hook up those same screens to the original mainboard again the top screen flashes and I get nothing at all from the lower screen and then it shuts off. I've tried a new wifi board as well but that didn't help. I also tried a new upper and lower screen but it's the same thing.

    Any ideas?? Thanks in advance!
     
  2. Mickoz74

    Mickoz74 Active member

    Joined:
    Jun 15, 2008
    Messages:
    2,160
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    66
    its the motherboard then, you any good at soldering?
     
  3. merandom

    merandom Regular member

    Joined:
    Dec 18, 2008
    Messages:
    345
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    26
    Yeah, I'm quite good at soldering. What exactly needs to be done?
     
  4. Mickoz74

    Mickoz74 Active member

    Joined:
    Jun 15, 2008
    Messages:
    2,160
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    66
    there 2 fuses on the main board 1 for charging 1 for power use a multi meter to test fuse if continuity is not there you will need to solder it to make a connection
     
  5. merandom

    merandom Regular member

    Joined:
    Dec 18, 2008
    Messages:
    345
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    26
    I've already checked those, they're not the problem. What else can I check?
     
  6. kittymat

    kittymat Regular member

    Joined:
    Sep 9, 2008
    Messages:
    2,425
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    46
    If the top screen is flashing then it is something to do with the connection of the bottom screen. The DS checks both screens are running at switch on, if the top screen is flashing then it is the bottom screen at fault.

    Make sure that the cable is inserted far enough, thick part of the cable (dark brown) pushed in to be level with the white line marked on the circuit board. Also check the connector is not damaged
     

Share This Page