3DS will not turn on, fuses OK, battery seems OK, ... HELP!

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Nintendo 3DS

Nintendo's first 3DS handheld device released February 2011, identified by model number CTR-001.

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Hello smart people -

My son's 3DS fails to turn on.

Battery tests OK (4+ volts)

When charger plugged in battery charges for a while then stops.

When battery pulled out charge light only stays on for a few seconds then goes out.

Completely disassembled unit to check the fuses on the main board and they test OK.

I'm stumped.

Anyone have suggestions? Thanks.

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Rose Hebert @jelly_dragonn Rep: 25 2 1 · Answer 1 · 2017-07-29T21:33:49-07:00

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Maybe you need a new battery? It sounds like its fried. You should be able to get one off eBay or amazon!

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Hi Rose - thanks for the suggestion. I just tried a new battery on Friday and no luck. It isn't the battery.

I just ordered a used mainboard off eBay... hopefully that fixes it! :)