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What does blue light on 3DS mean?

Applies to: New Nintendo 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS XL, New Nintendo 2DS XL, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, Nintendo 2DS. The Nintendo 3DS has four different LED notification colors that signal various system statuses: Blue: You have received a SpotPass notification. The Notification LED may not light for some types of data ...
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What do the lights mean on 3DS?

There are 2 indicator lights on your 3DS. One is blue and one is orange. The Blue light indicates whether the system is on or off (blue means on, red means the battery is low, off means the system is off)
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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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What does orange light mean 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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What color is the charging light on a 3DS?

When charging, an orange Recharge LED will be lit next to the Power LED. The Power LED will still indicate the power level of the system.
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Why does my 3DS blink orange?

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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How long does a completely dead 3DS take to charge?

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 I force my 3DS to turn on?

Release the Power Button and wait three seconds. Hold the Power Button down for another three seconds. If the power still does not turn off, try removing the battery, then putting it back in.
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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 it mean if a 3DS is bricked?

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. The term analogizes the device to a brick's modern technological usefulness.
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How do I wake up my 3DS?

Press the POWER Button to turn on the system.
  1. If the system is on and the screens do not turn on, press and hold the POWER Button to turn it off first.
  2. 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 many hours does a 3DS last?

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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Why is my Nintendo blue?

If the system screen remains orange, blue, or any other solid color, the Nintendo Switch system will need to be repaired. For your convenience, Nintendo provides a quick and easy-to-use online repair process.
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Where can I fix blue light of death?

Press and hold the Power button until you hear two beeps, then unplug all the cables from your PS4. Press and hold the Power button for 7 seconds, then reconnect the PS4 cables and turn it back on. If you see a brief white light upon startup, your problem is fixed.
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Can Nintendo fix a blue screen of death?

Perform a hard power reset. Press and hold the Power button on the console for 30 seconds. Then press again to initiate a power up sequence. If the issue is intermittent, try a software update.
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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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Will 3DS stop working?

UPDATE 7/19/22: Nintendo confirms that both the Wii U and 3DS eShops will close on March 27, 2023. After that date it will still be possible to redownload purchased content (games, DLC), get software updates, and play online "for the foreseeable future."
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Is there a way to hard reset a 3DS?

Press and hold the POWER Button down until the system resets; this may take some time. Once the system is powered down, press the POWER Button once to turn it back on.
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Is it okay to overcharge 3DS?

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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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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Is it okay to play 3DS while charging?

Yes. Your system can be played while it is charging.
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How do I know if my 3DS is charging?

If the system is plugged in, there is usually an orange light next to the blue “power” light” (red if you're low on battery). It turns off when the battery is fully charged.
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Why isn't my 3DS charging?

If the system isn't charging, Nintendo recommends sending in the console, AC adaptor, and charging cradle to be replaced. If you don't have the cradle, try plugging the 3DS into your wall outlet using a different AC adaptor.
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