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Add Note Edit Step 17 — Nintendo DS Lite - Not Charging Repair Guide  ¶ 

  • The EM10 charging filter is located next to the power connector on the motherboard.

  • If the filter is missing or obviously broken, move on to STEP 18

  • Use a multimeter to test the EM10 filter - measure the resistance between each of the yellow solder pads, and then between each of the cyan solder pads. If everything is OK you should have close to 0 Ohms between each set of pads. You should NOT have any connection between the cyan pads and yellow pads. If the filter fails either test it needs to be replaced.

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Add Note Edit Step 18  ¶ 

  • Remove the faulty EM10 filter. Use a soldering iron to melt the solder and gently lift off the filter with tweezers or pliers, being careful not to pull the copper tracks off the motherboard.

  • A replacement EM10 filter is available HERE (as at 01/01/12) no doubt other suppliers exist

  • Solder new EM10 filter into place, ensuring correct orientation. If required, check the new filter with a multimeter to confirm before installing.

  • Alternate method - Bridge the solder pads that correspond with each set of pads - yellow to yellow and cyan to cyan

  • Bypassing the EM10 filter may affect the system performance and is not recommended

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