Michael Deitz

I have a red New Nintendo 3DS XL, an older handheld for this version. The main issue here is the top screen. The latches...

I could not find a more narrow category for this device, so I had to list it as a media player. The Panasonic DVD player...

I made a short clip of the problem with the PS3 to help with better diagnosis. As I have heard, the power supply may be...

The legs on my WowWee CHiP began jamming frequently after an update. However, what someone did to fix it eventually broke...

The question would end in “(and console powering down)?”. There is a crippling problem with the DUALSHOCK 3. Even when I...

My NES Classic has a strange problem. When the “CRT Filter“ is enabled, some of the games drop in playback speed,...

A while ago, I was shaking the 3DS around to get Play Coins (I was seven or eight years old or so), and suddenly, the...

I got a similar problem with a Nintendo 3DS.

I own a WowWee CHiP with accessories. These include the SmartBand. Somebody overstretched the band, and the bottom five...

I accidentally broke several parts, severing them from the wires: (1) Gearbox motor (2) Battery contact strip (3) Speaker ...

If you heated the battery, the fire may have been the result of that or if you were in a very hot location.

My best guess is that a faulty or very old battery was placed in the tablet during construction. It may be necessary to replace the battery.

I believe that it may be a power-supply problem, which causes it to lose power after a few seconds when the HDD activates.

If you hear a constant *beep*, try waiting for this beep to end. This worked for my computer!

Try Holding L, R, A, and Up (on the directional pad, not the circle pad), then performing a system update. This fixed a “soft-bricked” 3DS. If this does not work, you may have to insert the SD card into a computer and perform a specific procedure for “hard-bricked” 3DS consoles. I found this on YouTube long ago. If you wish, you may click here for a video clip I have found, but not yet reviewed due to it being blocked.

According to what I have heard, the backlight may have failed. Try shining a bright light, like a flashlight, on the screen and checking if you can see anything.

You will probably need to use a mixture meant for removing carbon particles from metal, if you want to clean it off.

I think that you either have not completely plugged the ribbon cable in securely enough, or you may have accidentally damaged a part. You may need to check for broken parts and get replacements for any that have been damaged or broken.

Try holding Return and Play/Pause, then pressing Power. I do not know what to do if this does not work. Look for a red signal light if there is one.

The optical drive or HDD may be malfunctioning or working loudly, is my best guess at the problem.

My WowWee CHiP has been SMASHED. The front and hind legs are floppy to the point that gravity can rotate them. The right rubber ear has been severed from the plastic base. The left eye sometimes dims quite a bit. A part of the right eye also dims occasionally, but much less frequently. The rear motors make an unpleasant grinding sound when they move. When CHiP attempts to rise, the hind legs buckle with a loud *click*. CHiP can only find the SmartBall when placed directly on the magnet, and nothing else. And last, the speaker has dramatically decreased in volume without adjusting the volume control. Repairing the device would be next to impossible and incredibly costly.

My best guess is that the batteries are dead since two watches have the same problem. Try plugging them in. If the light flashes red, then this is the case. If you wait a minute or two, it should begin flashing purple to indicate charging. When done, it should remain purple without flashing.

It sounds like the legs jammed up. You could try this guide I made in an attempt to help.

Using a CHiP SmartBall or SmartBand with a CHiP connected can confuse MiPosaur and activate a TrackBall mode.

If an LED goes out or malfunctions on your CHiP, try getting it to change eye color, and see if it reverts. Then, try tapping and/or smacking the LED which is not working right. If this doesn’t work, you may have to open the head and replace the damaged/ malfunctioning LED board.

This does sound similar to what it is supposed to do, but the barking and sitting there do not. It likely did not fall over like it was supposed to. Running the front two wheels is done to get it back up. The legs move to simulate yoga. It seems to have skipped the first part.

I think you will have a breeze tearing down a WowWee MiPosaur. Only screws and a few connectors in this, besides one covered part or two!

I starred this guide because I like long guides, as well as well-organized ones. Yours is both! You’re welcome!

It’s almost a disassembly, probably quite hard to do. I did disassemble a MiPosaur, but some parts broke off. (!!!)

Creator of this teardown,

Sorry if this is annoying, but I am placing comments on some teardowns in hopes that you will see one, to suggest a MiPosaur teardown. This device features lots of screws and no adhesives. This one can be more fun for you! Thanks, and if you make one, it can improve iFixit.