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Can a 3DS turn on while charging?

Yes. Your system can be played while it is charging.
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How long does a 3DS need to charge before it can turn on?

It takes about 3 ½ hours to fully charge the battery pack with the power off, although this will vary depending on how much charge is left in the battery when the recharge begins. The system can be used while the battery is recharging, but this will increase recharging time.
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How do you turn on a dead 3DS?

Unplug the AC adapter and wait approximately 30 seconds before plugging it in again. Ensure the AC adapter is securely connected to both the Nintendo 3DS and the electrical outlet. The battery pack may not be connected correctly if the recharge LED lights up then immediately turns dark.
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How long does it take a dead 3DS to charge?

Originally Answered: When is the 3ds fully charged? you can tell it's done when the orange light isn't flashing, It should take 3 hours max to completely charge, and The battery life for the Nintendo 3DS is between three and five hours if you're playing a Nintendo 3DS game.
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Can I play my DS while it charges?

Can I Play My Nintendo DS or Nintendo DS Lite While I'm Recharging the Battery? Yes, it is possible to play while the battery is recharging; however, this will cause the charging process to take longer than if the system was not being played at the same time.
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Is it safe to charge a DS overnight?

Leaving the system on its charging cradle, plugged in directly overnight, or past the point where the battery is fully charged will not cause harm to the battery.
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How do I know if my 3DS battery is low?

Power LED Overview
  1. Blue: The system is charged and has power.
  2. Blue (pulsing): The system is in Sleep Mode.
  3. Red: The system battery power is low.
  4. Red (flashing): The system battery power is very low.
  5. When charging, an orange Recharge LED will be lit next to the Power LED.
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Is it bad to overcharge your 3DS?

No, it automatically stops charging once full. You can't overcharge it or ruin your battery this way.
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Why wont my 3DS screen turn on?

If the system is on and the screens do not turn on, press and hold the POWER Button to turn it off first. If the system no longer turns on, you may have a charging issue. This is usually indicated by a red (solid or blinking) or no power LED.
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How do you force power on a 3DS?

What to do. Press and hold the Power Button down for ten seconds. If the system is still on, press and hold the Power Button down for three seconds. Release the Power Button and wait three seconds.
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What is bricked 3DS?

A brick (or bricked device) is a mobile device, game console, router or other consumer electronic device that is no longer functional due to corrupted firmware, a hardware problem, or other damage.
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How do you fix a unresponsive 3DS?

Recalibrate the touch screen. Recalibrate the circle pad. Press and hold the POWER Button down until the system powers off. Power the system on and see if the issue persists.
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What does the orange light mean on 3DS?

An orange light indicates that the system is charging. This does not mean that the system will turn on immediately. It may take up to fifteen minutes of charging before the system turns on. It takes 3 ½ hours to fully charge the system (the time will increase if the system is being used while it is charging).
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How long does a 3DS take to turn on?

Mine takes roughly 8 seconds to load up.
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Why is my 3DS blinking when charging?

Note: If the orange recharge indicator light blinks while the system is plugged in and charging, then it is likely that the battery is not installed properly.
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Does closing 3DS put it in sleep?

For Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, New Nintendo 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS XL, and New Nintendo 2DS XL. Closing the system while it is turned on will put the system into Sleep Mode. Sleep Mode will reduce power consumption while still using features such as StreetPass and SpotPass.
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Is a 3DS Bad For your eyes?

Therefore the strain of watching a 3D TV, which is ideally 10 feet away, or 3D films, which are much further away, is less intense for the eye systems. It is in this way the Nintendo 3DS is inherently less safe and more likely to cause 3D symptoms like fatigue, nausea, headaches, dizziness and eyestrain.
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Is the 3DS screen bad for your eyes?

Nintendo's 3DS devices have included a warning about the potential harms of long-term viewing, including damage to visual development. If you notice your child constantly developing headaches and looking tired while using 3D glasses, that could indicate eye problems or a visual disorder of some kind.
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What is the 3DS black screen of death?

The black screen of death is where the 3DS turns on and can hold a charge, but only the backlight will come on the screen itself (top and bottom) stays black. Remove all the components: SD Card, Game, stylus etc.
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Why is my 3DS dying so fast?

Batteries tend to wear over time; as you keep charging and discharging them the chemical reaction that makes the batteries work store and provide energy gets weaker over time. There is no other way to stop this other than replacing the old battery for a new one.
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How often should I charge my 3DS?

The official numbers are three to five hours playing per game, or five to eight if playing an older DS title (and up to three hours 30 minutes to fully recharge).
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What is the lifespan of a Nintendo DS battery?

The typical battery life for the Nintendo 3DS is between three and five hours if you're playing a Nintendo 3DS game. If you're playing a Nintendo DS game on the 3DS, the battery might last anywhere between five and eight hours.
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How long can a DS hold a charge?

Nintendo DS: 6 hours, 1 minute.
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Does charging at night damage battery?

Charging overnight is not a danger to your battery in and of itself. However, temperature is a real concern. One of the most damaging things your battery can experience is extreme heat or extreme cold.
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