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Why can't my 3DS turn on?

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 do I get my 3DS to turn on?

Press the POWER Button, as indicated in the illustration below. The stylus is used to operate the Touch Screen. You can find it in the stylus holder on the back of the system.
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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 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 won't my 3DS XL power on?

It is a possibility that the power button may be damaged. In order to make sure that the power button is not damaged, press the power button. If functioning correctly, there should be a green or red LED light on the side of the device that turns on. If the power button is not functioning it will need to be replaced.
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How to REVIVE a Dead 3DS! | Blue Light, Doesn't Boot

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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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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Is the 3DS dead now?

The gaming company confirmed the end of production of the 3DS family of consoles on Thursday, adding a note to the official website(Opens in a new tab), "The manufacturing of the Nintendo 3DS family of systems has ended."
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Is The Black Screen of Death permanent?

The Black Screen of Death is usually caused by a software glitch (or Windows Update) but can often be repaired. Black screens that occur seemingly at random are usually the result of a more serious hardware problem. This will require component repair or replacement.
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Can black screen of death fix itself?

The solution: You should be patient and wait; you don't have to press anything and prevent the installation — it can only do harm. Upon completion of the process(it may take for a few hours!), the computer will restart itself and the Windows black screen of death will disappear.
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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 do I hard reset my 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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How to do a hard factory reset on a 3DS?

Tap Format again to erase the data.
  1. Select the System Settings icon on the HOME Menu, and tap Open.
  2. Tap Other Settings.
  3. For Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, and Nintendo 2DS, tap the right arrow three times until you reach page four, then tap Format System Memory. ...
  4. Tap Format.
  5. Tap Format again to erase the data.
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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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What is 3DS recovery mode?

The recovery mode (also known as Safe Mode Boot) can be accessed when turning on the Nintendo 3DS while holding A+R+L+Up(DPad). This menu is made to update your Nintendo 3DS through internet, if an update previously failed.
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How do I check my 3DS battery?

L + D-pad Down + Select will bring up the luma screen and show a battery percentage in the bottom right corner.
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Is black screen of death rare?

The so-called "black screen of death" is common across operating systems — you turn the machine on, but the screen's blank. Sometimes the monitor lights up, other times it remains dark. Thankfully it's pretty rare — though it's happened often enough that people have given it an easy-to-remember name.
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What Colour is screen of death?

In computing, a screen of death (commonly called the blue screen of death) is an informal term for a type of computer operating system error message displayed onscreen when the system has experienced a fatal system error.
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Why am I stuck on a black screen?

Whether the black screen issue began before or after login, you should first try to restart the computer. Sometimes all it takes is a simple reboot to get the system back on track. If you can't restart the computer the normal way, try to access the power button by pressing Ctrl + Alt + Delete.
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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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Will 3DS still work in 2023?

As of March 27, 2023 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time, it is no longer possible to make purchases in Nintendo eShop for the Wii U system and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. It is also no longer possible to download free content, including game demos.
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Has Nintendo abandoned 3DS?

Nintendo Is Closing The 3DS & Wii U eShops And Has "No Plans To Offer Classic Content In Other Ways" Nintendo has announced the discontinuation of the 3DS eShop and the Wii U eShop as of "late March" 2023.
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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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